$82,000
SOLD OCT 27, 2023
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,222 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$67 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.09 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2025

This home is located at 542 S 12th St, Reading, PA 19602 and is currently priced at $82,000, approximately $67 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 542 S 12th St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Amanda E. Stout Elementary School, Southern Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maribel Quiles

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 09/13/2023

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Lopez

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS361977

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,403

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,222 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Southern Middle School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5449
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-5316-38-17-5449

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,403

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1222
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1222
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 65.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1222
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 542

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Flat, Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • Middle School: SOUTHERN
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 576.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1403.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-5316-38-17-5449
  • Tax Lot: 5449
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1222
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 10/27/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Paula Santa B and Paula Miguel
Bought by
Rodriguez Ramon A
Seller's Agent
Zylkia Rivera
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Zylkia Rivera
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
4.67%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-93.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2023
Closed on
Oct 27, 2023
Sold by
Ortiz Norma G and Paneda Agustin
Bought by
Paula Santa B and Miguel Paula
Seller's Agent
Maribel Quiles
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Lopez
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$82,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
2.5%
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.59%
Original Mortgage
$65,600
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Reber Robin Rovell
Bought by
Paneda Augustin and Ortiz Norma G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2010
Sold by
Ram Subhas and Singh Indranie
Bought by
Reber Robin Rovell

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Bentley Court Associates Llc
Bought by
R & S Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2005
Sold by
Bank One Na
Bought by
Bentley Court Associates Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $157,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $82,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $25,000 None Available
Deed $20,000 None Available
Deed $26,000 --
Deed $14,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $65,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $157,000 +4.7% $112 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $150,000 +82.9% $107 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Sold $82,000 +2.5% $67 / Sq Ft
09/18/2023 09/18/23 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Sale $80,000 -- $65 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $871 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2024 $1,425 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2023 $1,403 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2022 $1,403 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2021 $1,403 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2020 $1,389 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2019 $1,389 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2018 $1,389 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2017 $1,380 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2016 $788 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2015 $788 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
2014 $725 $32,100 $22,100 $10,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2034738

Bright MLS

APN: 10-5316-38-17-5449