OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2014 for $38K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $325/mo

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3 ba

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1,924

sq ft

538 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601

About this home

3 unit building with large apartments. Tenants pay electric heat and hot water and cooking. All seperate utilites good mechanicals, property is located near professional offices. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Buyer pays both sides of transfer taxes.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

871 sq ftLot Size

$20Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Alex Betances • Berks Realty Group

•610-926-8610 (broker)

Bought with Ed Kelly • Keller Williams Realty Group

•610-792-5900 (broker)

•teresekw@gmail.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002779964

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Market trends in 19601, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.3%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$208K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 1 DAY AGO
$195,000
5 beds1.5 baths2,087 sq ft
911 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601
(717) 733-4777
$449,999
9 beds4 baths3,994 sq ft
128-130 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
(610) 373-9900
$219,900
4 beds1.5 baths1,432 sq ft
1017 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
(610) 376-9999
$240,000
5 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
1042 N 4th St, Reading, PA 19601
(610) 779-2500
$229,900
4 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
513 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
(610) 372-0212
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Sale history for 538 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #1007376190

Jul 26, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Sep 4, 2014

Listed

$85,000

$44/sq ft

TREND #6324791

Mar 28, 2014

Sold

$38,000

$20/sq ft

Mar 27, 2014

Pending

—

Mar 27, 2014

Delisted

—

Mar 26, 2014

Sold

$38,000

$20/sq ft

Mar 5, 2014

Pending

—

Feb 25, 2014

Delisted

—

Jan 8, 2014

Listed

$40,000

$21/sq ft

+17

BRIGHT MLS #1002779964

Mar 28, 2014

Sold

$38,000

$20/sq ft

Feb 26, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jan 8, 2014

Listed

$40,000

$21/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK276786

Jul 18, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 18, 2007

Listed

$99,900

$52/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 28, 2004

Sold

$55,000

$29/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK266832

Mar 17, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 2002

Listed

$42,500

$22/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,574 (+2.4%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2025

$1,537 (+1.5%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2024

$1,514 (+1.6%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2023

$1,491

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2022

$1,491

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2021

$1,491 (+1.0%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2020

$1,476

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2019

$1,476

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2018

$1,476 (+0.7%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2017

$1,465 (+6.2%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2015

$1,380 (+1.2%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2014

$1,363

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2013

$1,363 (+6.0%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2012

$1,287

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2011

$1,287 (+6.8%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2010

$1,205

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

Tax history for 538 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,574 (+2.4%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2025

$1,537 (+1.5%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2024

$1,514 (+1.6%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2023

$1,491

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2022

$1,491

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2021

$1,491 (+1.0%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2020

$1,476

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2019

$1,476

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2018

$1,476 (+0.7%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2017

$1,465 (+6.2%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2015

$1,380 (+1.2%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2014

$1,363

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2013

$1,363 (+6.0%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2012

$1,287

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2011

$1,287 (+6.8%)

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

2010

$1,205

$6,600 + $27,500

$34,100

*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

871 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,924

Year built

1900

Style

Townhouse

County

Berks County

APN

07530775812288

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

C-C

Commercial Core District

The C-C Commercial Core District is the downtown center for government services, offices, shopping, hotels, entertainment and cultural activity.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Office
Educational / school
Theater / performing arts facility

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Street
On Street

Interior

Room Information
Master Bedroom

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $27,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: -
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $6,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,924
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $34,100
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $1,363

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Multi Unit Information
Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 3
Annual Gross Expense: $1,363

School Information
School District Name: READING

Location Information
Cross Street: 5TH
Directions: 4th ST south, Left on Walnut
Municipality: READING CITY

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 871 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 07530775812288

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 • 0.5mi

4/10

Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Reading, PA • 19601

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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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
615 Walnut Street, Reading, PA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3888 Sq. Ft.	—
532 Walnut Street, Reading, PA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$192,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
534 Walnut Street, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1924 Sq. Ft.	—
536 Walnut Street, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$149,975

Address	Redfin Estimate
613 Walnut Street, Reading, PA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$339,559
526 Walnut Street, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$272,359

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