538 8th St
Reading, PA 19601
4 bd 3 ba 2,169 sqft Built 1900 Lot 2,614 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$69,900
Oct 11, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2022 | Sold | $69,900 | Public Record |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Listed | $69,900 | MLS #PABK2021408 |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Sold | $25,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Sold | $50,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 6, 2012 | Listing removed | $75,000 | BrightMLS |
| Feb 4, 2012 | Listing removed | $85,000 | BrightMLS |
| Feb 3, 2012 | Listing removed | $30,250 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 18, 2010 | Sold | $24,000 | MLS #5749725 |
| Jul 21, 2010 | Listed | $30,250 | MLS #5749725 |
| May 5, 2010 | Price changed | $34,650 | MLS #5673931 |
| Mar 15, 2010 | Listed | $32,500 | MLS #5712641 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Listed | $40,000 | MLS #5654984 |
| Jun 7, 2009 | Relisted | $85,000 | MLS #5514188 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | Listing removed | $85,000 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 22, 2007 | Listed | $75,000 | MLS #5169745 |
| Mar 23, 2006 | Sold | $63,850 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,767 |
| 2025 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,726 |
| 2023 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,674 |
| 2022 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,674 |
| 2021 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,674 |
| 2020 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,657 |
| 2019 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,657 |
| 2018 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,657 |
| 2017 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,647 |
| 2016 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,627 |
| 2015 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,550 |
| 2014 | $29,000 | $9,300 | $38,300 | $1,531 |
| 2013 | $29,800 | $10,700 | $40,500 | $1,619 |
| 2012 | $29,800 | $10,700 | $40,500 | $1,547 |
| 2011 | $29,800 | $10,700 | $40,500 | $1,528 |
| 2010 | $29,800 | $10,700 | $40,500 | $1,431 |
| 2009 | $29,800 | $10,700 | $40,500 | $1,411 |
| 2008 | $29,800 | $10,700 | $40,500 | $1,522 |
| 2007 | $29,800 | $10,700 | $40,500 | $1,522 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
multi_family
Stories
3
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,169 sqft
Lot size
2,614 sqft
ZIP code
19601
City
Reading
Street
8th St
Coordinates
40.34393, -75.92210
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$419
Gross rental yield
7.19%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 538 8th St last sell?
538 8th St most recently sold on Oct 11, 2022 for $69,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 538 8th St?
The most recent total assessment for 538 8th St (year 2026) is $38,300 with $1,767 in property tax.
How does 538 8th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 45.2% below the last sale price of $69,900.
When was 538 8th St built?
538 8th St was built in 1900.
How does 538 8th St compare to others on 8th St?
We track 8 other properties on 8th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 8th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 538 8th St?
538 8th St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,169 sqft, 2,614 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 538 8th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 538 8th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 538 8th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 538 8th 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
-0.1%
Implied 1-yr
-0.2%
2026 Q3
$228.3K
2026 Q4
$228.2K
ZIP 19601 — Median Price History + Forecast
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