542 S 14 1/2 St Reading, PA 19602
18th and Cotton NeighborhoodEstimated payment $929/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Patio
About This Home
Opportunity knocks at 542 14th 1/2 st. This South East home is ready for some quick design ideas to make this home shine again!
Featuring 4 private bedrooms, 1 full bath, gas heat, walk out basement and a covered patio! This house has so much to offer as you come
in, the living room and dining room has the original hard wood floor! This kitchen is long and spacious to serve as an eat in kitchen as
well with plenty of cabinet space! Outback, enjoy a fenced in yard an oversized covered patio to host family bbqs! Upstairs is the main
bathroom and 3 private bedrooms. The main bedroom is large with plenty of closet space. The third floor has a the 4th private bedroom
with plenty of space to stretch-out! The basement is partially finished and can be an amazing man cave! Perfect to host friends and
family the basement has its own private entrance through the front! This home features gas heat and gas hot water heater, great location
with views of the mountain on one side and views of the city and pagoda to the other! Across the street was the old community pool that
is being redeveloped to serve for new space for the neighborhood. Set up a tour today!
Listing Agent
(610) 463-6693 jcortes@homesale.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 06/25/2025
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,623
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is in good condition
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,160 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Partially Finished Basement
- Laundry in Basement
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Stove
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- Public Parking
- Free Parking
- On-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Location
- Urban Location
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiant Heating System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8469
- Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-39-27-8469
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $977 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2024 | $1,599 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2023 | $1,574 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2022 | $1,574 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2021 | $1,574 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2020 | $1,558 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2019 | $1,558 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2018 | $1,558 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2017 | $1,548 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2016 | $884 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2015 | $884 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
| 2014 | $814 | $36,000 | $15,800 | $20,200 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/25/2025 06/25/25 | For Sale | $149,900 | -- | $129 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $149,900 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $16,000 | Conestoga Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $7,500 | No Value Available | |
| Open | $147,184 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $26,447 | Construction |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2059190
APN: 16-5316-39-27-8469
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