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$299,900

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4,570

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226 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602

About this home

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a grand historic residence in the desirable Callowhill Historic District, built circa 1875. Offering over 4,500 square feet of living space and filled with period charm, this expansive home blends timeless architectural detail with modern versatility. Currently configured as a single-family home, the layout allows for a simple conversion back into a two-unit property—ideal for owner-occupants seeking additional rental income or investors looking to maximize value. Inside, you’ll find original hardwood floors, natural woodwork, elegant pocket doors, and a dramatic grand staircase that speaks to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. With 12 spacious rooms, the home features a large media room perfect for entertaining, a second kitchen for added flexibility, and an expansive backyard—rare in the city—offering outdoor space for gardening, relaxation, or gatherings. Whether you're looking to live in and restore a piece of history or create a smart investment opportunity, this property offers both charm and potential in one of Reading's most historic neighborhoods. Come and discover all the possibilities this exceptional home has to offer.

TownhomeProperty Type

1875Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$66Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Anthony Borelli • Century 21 Gold

•610-779-2500 (broker)

•office@c21gold.com (broker)

Listing updated: Nov 10, 2026 at 03:58pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2080140

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$2,062 per month

Principal and interest$1,637

Property taxes

$343

HOA dues

Home insurance

$82

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Tyson-Schoener El School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi

1/10

Southwest Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

1/10

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About

Callowhill

Callowhill, located between Penn Street and the Schuylkill River, is a historic and industrial Reading neighborhood with brick warehouses and rail-side streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Penn Street corridor near the Santander Arena, where pregame crowds, corner bars, and small eateries set a steady pulse. Rowhomes and converted commercial buildings give the blocks a utilitarian, lived-in texture. The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts anchors the creative scene with galleries and studios in a former factory. Reading Public Museum and the Neversink Mountain trails add a museum-and-outdoors counterpoint to the streets below.

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Offer insights

226 S 5th St · $299,900

Strong offer

$303K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $303K+ is a strong offer

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $236,962. (21% lower than this home)

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Attic
Built-ins
Breakfast area
Eat-in kitchen
Second kitchen
Ceiling fans
9-foot-plus ceilings
Full basement with interior access
Two nonfunctioning fireplaces

Bedrooms
6 bedrooms: 4 on the first upper level and 2 on the second upper level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms: 1 on the first upper level and 1 on the second upper level

Kitchen
Electric oven/range
Microwave

Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile

Heating & cooling
Hot-water heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Window-unit cooling
Electric cooling
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 226 S 5th St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2057448

Sep 28, 2026

Listing Removed

—

May 27, 2026

Price Changed

$349,900

$77/sq ft

Apr 9, 2026

Price Changed

$365,000

$80/sq ft

Jul 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2025

Listed

$395,000

$86/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2057400

Sep 28, 2026

Listing Removed

—

May 27, 2026

Price Changed

$349,900

$77/sq ft

Apr 9, 2026

Price Changed

$365,000

$80/sq ft

May 20, 2025

Listed

$395,000

$86/sq ft

APPFOLIO #1

Sep 9, 2023

Rental Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2001596

Aug 19, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Jul 15, 2021

Listed

$249,900

$55/sq ft

TREND #7133596

Jul 5, 2018

Sold

$105,000

$23/sq ft

May 18, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 21, 2018

Listed

$119,900

$26/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000201310

Jul 5, 2018

Sold

$105,000

$23/sq ft

May 18, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 21, 2018

Listed

$119,900

$26/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000479406

May 18, 2018

Listing Removed

—

May 2, 2018

Listed

$119,900

$26/sq ft

TREND #6460650

Nov 6, 2014

Sold

$60,000

$13/sq ft

Sep 23, 2014

Pending

—

Sep 22, 2014

Listed

$70,000

$15/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003091302

Nov 6, 2014

Sold

$60,000

$13/sq ft

Sep 23, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Sep 16, 2014

Listed

$70,000

$15/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,085 (+2.4%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2025

$3,989 (+1.5%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2024

$3,930 (+1.6%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2023

$3,869

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2022

$3,869

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2021

$3,869 (+1.0%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2020

$3,830

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2019

$3,830

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2018

$3,830 (+0.7%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2017

$3,804 (+6.2%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2015

$3,581 (+1.2%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2014

$3,538

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2013

$3,538 (+6.0%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2012

$3,339

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2011

$3,339 (+6.8%)

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

2010

$3,128

$42,500 + $46,000

$88,500

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

4,210

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

4,210

Year built

1875

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Berks County

APN

04530627786786

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.

Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 22-32% chance 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

6/10 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 • 19602

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

91/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Reading. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11.7 hrs

7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 226 S 5th St

$298,568

$1,332 under list price of $300K

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,026 per month, based on comparable rentals

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