542 N 8th St Reading, PA 19601
Southeast Reading NeighborhoodHighlights
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Attic
- Eat-In Kitchen
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of November 2020Great Property!! Looking for a new owner to bring it back to life. This property is great to live in or for any investor. This property is part of a portfolio. Can be purchased individual or as a package.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,673 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Living Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Attic
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Schools
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Heating System
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4401
- Assessor Parcel Number 11-5307-68-93-4401
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $110,000 | Title Services | |
| Deed | $23,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $25,000 | Conestoga Title Company | |
| Deed | $24,500 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $6,000 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $108,007 | FHA | |
| Closed | $6,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Closed | $5,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $59,500 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $44,250 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2020 11/23/20 | Sold | $110,000 | 0.0% | $66 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2020 08/29/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/29/2020 08/29/20 | Off Market | $110,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/29/2020 08/29/20 | Price Changed | $120,000 | +4.3% | $72 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2020 08/28/20 | For Sale | $115,000 | +360.0% | $69 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2018 06/27/18 | Sold | $25,000 | -41.7% | $15 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2018 05/25/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/02/2018 01/02/18 | For Sale | $42,900 | -- | $26 / Sq Ft |
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $917 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2024 | $1,501 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2023 | $1,478 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2022 | $1,478 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2021 | $1,478 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2020 | $1,463 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2019 | $1,463 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2018 | $1,463 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2017 | $1,453 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2016 | $830 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2015 | $830 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
| 2014 | $764 | $33,800 | $8,000 | $25,800 |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1004390639
APN: 11-5307-68-93-4401
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