Sold for $95,000 on 09/15/23
$95,000
229 Reed St, Reading, PA 19601
4beds
--sqft
Townhouse, Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$172,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$172,000
$150,000 - $198,000
$1,422/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
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.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 18, 2023 at 09:53am
Listed by:
Emma K. Ombima 484-387-9026,
BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
Bought with:
nonmember
NON MBR Office
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 720214
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
- Dimensions: 1742
Details
- Parcel number: 530775817634
- Zoning: Single Family Residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2023 | Sold | $95,000+5.7% |
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| 8/14/2023 | Contingent | $89,900 |
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| 8/12/2023 | Pending sale | $89,900 |
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| 8/7/2023 | Price change | $89,900-25% |
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| 7/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $119,900+566.1% |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,028 +1.5% | $22,800 |
| 2024 | $1,012 +1.6% | $22,800 |
| 2023 | $997 | $22,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lauers Park El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10SOUTHWEST MSGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi

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