542 N 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601 - Photo 1

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$235,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
5 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,335 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to 542 N 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601! A spacious and well-maintained property offering 5 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1 half bathroom. With a flexible layout and generous living space, this home is ideal for a variety of needs. This move-in-ready property has been cared for and maintained, featuring plenty of room for everyday living, remote work, or hosting. The sale includes Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, 4 Window Unit Air Conditioners, Washer, and Dryer, making your transition seamless and convenient. Conveniently located near local amenities, shopping, and public transportation, 542 N 5th Street offers both comfort and accessibility. Schedule your tour today and explore the potential this home has to offer!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 542 N 5th St

General

Sold For: $235,000
Taxes: $2,903 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2060254
Added to Site: 147 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Other

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Upper: 5
Bedrooms-Up2: 3

Additional Information

Shared Amenities: None

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: Reading City (10201)
Municipality: READING CITY
County: BERKS
Subdivision: READING
Driving Directions: GPS Available
Historic District: Yes

School Information

School District: Reading
High School: Reading

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Tankless

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Victorian
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Permanent
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 2,335
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,335 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,335 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good, Good

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $107.06
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,155
City/TownTax: $1,168
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $580
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $64,400
Tax Amount: $2,903
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2335

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, 4 Window unit air conditioner, Washer and Dryer
Lot Number: 7347

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Schools

Schools serving 542 N 5th St

School District:Reading School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Central Middle School, Reading, PA 215 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604	5-8	0.8 mi
Riverside El School 1400 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601	PK-4	0.9 mi
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	9-12	0.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 542 N 5th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/31/2025

Sold

$235,000

-6%

MLS

9/28/2025

Listed

$249,990

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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542 N 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2060254) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $235,000 on December 31, 2025. This property was listed by Jordani Rosario-Santana from our Wyomissing Office.Want to learn more about 542 N 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

542 N 5th St Reading, PA 19601