229 5th St
Reading, PA 19602
3 bd 1 ba 2,496 sqft Built 1900 Lot 4,356 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$225,000
May 11, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2022 | Sold | $250,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Price changed | $249,000 | MLS #PABK2020248 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Listed for rent | $2,750 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Listed | $274,000 | MLS #PABK2020248 |
| May 11, 2022 | Sold | $225,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Listed | $225,000 | MLS #PABK2012108 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $2,035 |
| 2025 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,987 |
| 2023 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,927 |
| 2022 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,927 |
| 2021 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,927 |
| 2020 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,908 |
| 2019 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,908 |
| 2018 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,908 |
| 2017 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,895 |
| 2016 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,872 |
| 2015 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,784 |
| 2014 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,763 |
| 2013 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,763 |
| 2012 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,684 |
| 2011 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,663 |
| 2010 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,558 |
| 2009 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,536 |
| 2008 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,657 |
| 2007 | $34,800 | $9,300 | $44,100 | $1,657 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
2,496 sqft
Lot size
4,356 sqft
ZIP code
19602
City
Reading
Street
5th St
Coordinates
40.33131, -75.92760
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,350
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 229 5th St last sell?
229 5th St most recently sold on May 11, 2022 for $225,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 229 5th St?
The most recent total assessment for 229 5th St (year 2026) is $44,100 with $2,035 in property tax.
How does 229 5th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 80.4% below the last sale price of $225,000.
When was 229 5th St built?
229 5th St was built in 1900.
How does 229 5th St compare to others on 5th St?
We track 8 other properties on 5th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 5th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 229 5th St?
229 5th St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 2,496 sqft, 4,356 sqft lot single_family.
Is 229 5th St a flip candidate?
No — 229 5th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 229 5th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 229 5th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.9%
Implied 1-yr
+15.8%
2026 Q3
$214.2K
2026 Q4
$220.9K
ZIP 19602 — Median Price History + Forecast
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