$125,100
SOLD OCT 30, 2023

936 N 5th St Reading, PA 19601

5 Beds
1 Bath
2,115 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$59 Per Sq Ft

46% Above List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of June 2024

Highest and Best must be submitted by 11:59pm on 9/8/23. Submit to offer link. City bank owned row home to be sold "AS IS"!! Any required certificates or repairs is the Responsibility and Cost of the buyer. No escalation or verbal offers. Property must be on the marked for at least 12 days before seller will negotiate any received offers. Proof of Funds is required to submit an offer and corporate addendums apply to the accepted offer. Chase Employees: Please see the Chase Acknowledgement for restrictions. Buyer must sign at offer/contract. To submit offer use offer link.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Bitler

Century 21 Gold License #RS211038L Listed on: 08/22/2023

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Trina Davis

Engel & Völkers License #1973195

Engel & Völkers

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,601

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • 2,115 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Walk-Up Access

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Centre Park Histor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7552
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-51-75-7552

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,601

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 2115
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2115
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 40.43
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2115
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 936

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • 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
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Site
  • Off Site Number Of Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1067.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2601.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-51-75-7552
  • Tax Lot: 7552
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2115
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 10/30/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2024
Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Rea John
Bought by
Gomez Martir Benjamin Rod
Seller's Agent
Trina Davis
Engel & Völkers
Buyer's Agent
William Roman
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$231,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
5.05%
Views
178
Current Estimated Value
$240,959

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,959
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%
Original Mortgage
$161,700
Outstanding Balance
$159,946
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$81,013

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2023
Closed on
Oct 11, 2023
Sold by
Registered Holders Of Bear Stearns Asset
Bought by
Rea John
Seller's Agent
Tom Bitler
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Trina Davis
Engel & Völkers
List Price
$85,500
Sold Price
$125,100
Premium/Discount to List
$39,600
46.32%
Views
213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
168.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2022
Sold by
Sheriff Of Berks County
Bought by
Bank Of New York Mellon and Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2005
Sold by
Weller John R and Weller Erin A
Bought by
Rodriguez Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,600
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $231,000 Keystone Title
Special Warranty Deed $125,100 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $76,000 --
Deed $108,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $161,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $86,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Sold $231,000 +5.0% $109 / Sq Ft
04/09/2024 04/09/24 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2024 04/05/24 For Sale $219,900 +75.8% $104 / Sq Ft
10/30/2023 10/30/23 Sold $125,100 +46.3% $59 / Sq Ft
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2023 08/22/23 For Sale $85,500 -- $40 / 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 $1,615 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2024 $2,642 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2023 $2,601 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2022 $2,601 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2021 $2,601 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2020 $2,575 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2019 $2,575 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2018 $2,575 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2017 $2,558 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2016 $1,461 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2015 $1,461 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
2014 $1,345 $59,500 $9,600 $49,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2033918

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-51-75-7552