Very large brick Victorian 5 BR, 1.5 bath row in good condition throughout and conveniently located across from the Goggle Works & half block from the IMAX Theater. The home features a nice curb appeal with an exposed brick front, 5 private BRS and 1.5 baths. The main level has a large formal living & dining room with hardwood floor, a large 27 handle eat-in kitchen with double sink and a convenient powder room. Level 2 has 3 private BRS, a full bath and rear staircase. Level 3 has 2 private BRS. The has some recent updates including a newer main shingle roof & rear rubber roof in 2016, new oil furnace in winter of 2018, most windows replaced and new 100 AMP breaker panel. Additional features include a covered front porch, fenced rear yard and security system. Solid house that is in move in condition and located at a very convenient location near downtown Reading, schools, shopping, The Reading Hospital and major roads.
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
142 N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601
5beds
1,760sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$196,200 Zestimate®
$88/sqft
$1,610 Estimated rent
Home value
$196,200
$177,000 - $214,000
$1,610/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 06, 2023 at 07:46am
Listed by:
Jose Candelaria 610-207-8066,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Jose Candelaria, RS193774L
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2024058
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Additional Stairway
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Replacement
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,760
- Total interior livable area: 1,760 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,760
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Roof
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06530781611132
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: Northwest Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2023 | Sold | $155,000+3.3%$88/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2024058 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2022 | Pending sale | $150,000+203%$85/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2024058 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2020 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $861 +1.5% | $19,100 |
| 2024 | $848 +1.6% | $19,100 |
| 2023 | $835 | $19,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lauers Park El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10SOUTHWEST MSGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19601
- 142 N 2nd St