238 S 5th St
Description
Property Details for 238 South 5th Street
Property Details for 238 South 5th Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PABK2054900 |
| Days on Market | 273 |
| Taxes | $10,497 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Multi-Family / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF |
| County | Berks County |
Location
Building Information for 238 South 5th Street
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Property Information for 238 South 5th Street
- School District Name: READING
- School District County ID: 300200397169
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BERKS
- MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $232,900
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $2,099
- Improvement Assessed Value: $171,100
- City Town Tax: $4,222
- Land Assessed Value: $61,800
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 4200
- Zoning: MULTI
- Tax Lot: 6684
- School Tax: $4,176
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Owner Pays: Insurance, Sewer, Trash Collection, Taxes - Real Estate, Water
- Rent Control: No
- Single Room Units Count: 0
- One Bedroom Units Count: 4
- Two Bedroom Units Count: 5
- Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 5,Unit 8,Unit 3,Unit 6,Unit 7,Unit 9
- Units Leased Count: 9
- Rent Control: No
- Type: Unit 1
- Unit Type Features: Front Building
- Type: Unit 2
- Unit Type Features: Front Building
- Type: Unit 3
- Unit Type Features: Front Building
- Type: Unit 4
- Unit Type Features: Front Building
- Type: Unit 5
- Unit Type Features: Front Building
- Type: Unit 6
- Unit Type Features: Front Building
- Type: Unit 7
- Unit Type Features: Front Building
- Type: Unit 8
- Unit Type Features: Rear Building
- Type: Unit 9
- Unit Type Features: Rear Building
- Operating Expense Includes: Trash
- Income Includes: Apartment Rentals
- Existing Lease Type: Month to Month, Yearly
- Building Units Total: 4
- Total Finished SQFT: 6,206.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
- Total SQFT: 6,206.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Other
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Wood, Other
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Other
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Other
- Location Type: Downtown
- Parcel ID: 1442878
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Stove, Washer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Exterior Features: Play Area
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Other
- Hot Water: Other
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: Other
- List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
Property History for 238 South 5th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — | |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — | |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #767495 | $879,900 | — |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $879,900 | — |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $889,900 | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $899,900 | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $919,900 | — |
| May 31, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — | |
| May 30, 2025 | Expired BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — | |
| May 14, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $949,900 | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $959,900 | — |
| May 17, 2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1511326416 | $615,000 | +12.6% / yr |
| May 18, 2018 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #622851629 | $340,000 | +9.0% / yr |
| Dec 25, 2017 | Expired BRIGHT #1004175943 | $520,000 | — |
| Nov 5, 2017 | Expired BRIGHT #1000259357 | $500,000 | — |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004175943 | $520,000 | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000259357 | $500,000 | — |
| Jun 7, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244167278 | $132,049 | — |
| May 30, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279542355 | $132,049 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — |
| 11/05/2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — |
| 11/03/2025 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #767495 | $879,900 |
| 10/09/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $879,900 |
| 10/07/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $889,900 |
| 08/21/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $899,900 |
| 06/25/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $919,900 |
| 05/31/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — |
| 05/30/2025 | Expired BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | — |
| 05/14/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $949,900 |
| 03/25/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2054900 | $959,900 |
| 05/17/2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1511326416 | $615,000 +12.6% / yr |
| 05/18/2018 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #622851629 | $340,000 +9.0% / yr |
| 12/25/2017 | Expired BRIGHT #1004175943 | $520,000 |
| 11/05/2017 | Expired BRIGHT #1000259357 | $500,000 |
| 10/20/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004175943 | $520,000 |
| 08/23/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000259357 | $500,000 |
| 06/07/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244167278 | $132,049 |
| 05/30/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279542355 | $132,049 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 238 South 5th Street
Schools near 238 South 5th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 7 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tyson-Schoener El School PublicPK to 4 | ||
SOUTHWEST MS Public5 to 8 | ||
Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Southwest Middle School Public6 to 7 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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