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538 Elm Street

Reading, PA 19601

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1,742 sqft lot
1900 build

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Come take a look at this 2 unit building located on lawyers row. This property consists of 1 commercial 1st floor unit that has an extended 1 bedroom apartment in the rear, currently vacant. The 2nd floor has a 3 bedroom apartment currently rented for $850, below market value. Owner pays for a gas heating system but tenants pay their own electric. Schedule a showing today.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / EXP Realty, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 5, 2024 •

MLS# PABK2045022 —

The Building

Year Built:

1900
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Mixed Plumbing
Building Units Total:

2
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Side-by-Side
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Permanent
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor

Interior

Flooring Type:

Carpet
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Living Area SqFt:

0 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Private
Possession:

0-30 Days CD, Immediate

Location

Directions:

East on Penn st. Left on 5th St. Right on Elm St.
Cross Street:

5TH ST
Latitude:

40.33980000
Longitude:

-75.92611000

The Property

Property Type:

Multi-Family
Property Subtype:

Duplex
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.04
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

1,742 Sqft
Zoning:

COMME
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

4113
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

07-5307-75-81-3805
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

3805
Tax Annual Amount:

$2,318
Tax Assessed Value:

$52,200
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

936.0
County Tax:

436.00
City/Town Tax:

946.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

None
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

None
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

200+ Amp Service
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

Reading
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None Available
Pool:

No Pool

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No
Single Room Units:

1
Three Bedroom Units:

1

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/18/24 Nov 18, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$170,000	-2.8%
11/11/24 Nov 11, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$174,900
6/24/24 Jun 24, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$174,900

Multifamily Sold on 11/18/2024

$170,000

Listing provided by broker:

David Baez

EXP Realty, LLC

pa.broker@exprealty.net

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538 Elm Street

Reading, PA 19601