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Off Market Sep 2023 for $95K

$177,547

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1,484

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229 Reed St, Reading, PA 19601

About this home

This is a 2 unit twin that needs some major rehab. First floor has 3 good sized rooms with kitchen and bathroom, second floor has 3 rooms with kitchen and bathroom too and an attic with full sized windows which makes an extra room. Owner had fixed new double pane windows in most rooms and had started wall repairs. Selling AS-IS. This house is conveniently located in Reading, close to all major highways and a walking distance to most amenities. If you are a contractor or a DIY person, this is an ideal investment opportunity. First time home owners, you can live in one and rent one as it is a legally registered 2 unit dwelling with separate mechanicals for each house. Has a car accessible rear that can be made into an off-street parking pad for 2 cars. All utilities are off(no power, no water) but there's enough light, for the basement viewing please carry a spotlight. Come check out this house.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

1,742 sq ftLot Size

$120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Emma Ombima • BHHS Fox & Roach-Bethlehem

•610-865-0033 (broker)

•steve.yost@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Lucas Kramer • Realty One Group Alliance

•610-484-8663 (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2032046

Redfin Estimate

$177,547

$83K since sold in September 2023$20K since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11.6% lower than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$174,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,540 sq ft
129 Poplar St, Reading, PA 19601
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$169,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,222 sq ft
239 Mulberry St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$229,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
728 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$197,000
D
6 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
439 Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$246,100
E
5 beds2 baths1,852 sq ft
534 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$190,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,593 sq ft
515 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601

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Market trends in 19601, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$215K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 229 Reed St

Date

Event

Price

GLVRMLS #720214

Sep 15, 2023

Sold

$95,000

$64/sq ft

Aug 11, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 7, 2023

Price Changed

$89,900

$61/sq ft

Jul 7, 2023

Listed

$119,900

$81/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2032046

Sep 15, 2023

Sold

$95,000

$64/sq ft

Aug 14, 2023

Contingent

—

Aug 7, 2023

Price Changed

$89,900

$61/sq ft

Jul 6, 2023

Listed

$119,900

$81/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1001737054

Mar 31, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 2013

Listed

$19,900

$13/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007295708

Mar 31, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 2013

Listed

$19,900

$13/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 19, 2000

Sold

$60,000

$40/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 29, 1995

Sold

$300,000

$202/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,052 (+2.4%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2025

$1,028 (+1.5%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2024

$1,012 (+1.6%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2023

$997

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2022

$997

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2021

$997 (+1.0%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2020

$987

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2019

$987

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2018

$987 (+0.7%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2017

$980 (+6.3%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2015

$922 (+1.1%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2014

$912

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2013

$912 (+6.0%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2012

$860

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2011

$860 (+6.8%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2010

$806

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

Tax history for 229 Reed St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,052 (+2.4%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2025

$1,028 (+1.5%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2024

$1,012 (+1.6%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2023

$997

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2022

$997

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2021

$997 (+1.0%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2020

$987

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2019

$987

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2018

$987 (+0.7%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2017

$980 (+6.3%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2015

$922 (+1.1%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2014

$912

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2013

$912 (+6.0%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2012

$860

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2011

$860 (+6.8%)

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

2010

$806

$9,300 + $13,500

$22,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,484

Year built

1900

Style

Townhouse

County

Berks County

APN

07530775817634

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

C-R

Commercial Residential District

The C-R Commercial Residential District provides for multifamily dwellings as well as offices, business services, consumer services and smaller retail stores that relate to the commercial core.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Fire house
Theater / performing arts facility
Agriculture-Cropland

Property details

Interior

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In
Improvement Assessed Value: $13,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
# of Levels (Total): 3
# of Units (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Window Features: Double Pane

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,484
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $413
County Tax: $175
School Tax: $409
Tax Assessed Value: $22,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $997

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Utilities

Utilities Information
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Multi Unit Information
# of Single Room Units: 7
# of One Bedroom Units: 1
# of Three Bedroom Units: 1

School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: From Allentown Pike, pass by Carvel on the right, turn left onto Elm st, then make a Right turn onto Reed St, destination is on the Left
Municipality: READING CITY

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,484
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 07530775817634

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lauers Park El School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Southwest Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Reading, PA • 19601

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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3.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$169,000 – $205,000

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Home values near 229 Reed St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Reed St, Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1132 Sq. Ft.	$113,601
245 Reed St, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$129,166

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Reed St, Reading, PA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1132 Sq. Ft.	$145,106
247 Reed St, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$135,583

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Reed St, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1252 Sq. Ft.	$134,023
249 Reed St, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 678 Sq. Ft.	$63,062

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