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Last sold for $450,000 on Oct 16, 2024

243 S 5TH ST

READING, PA 19602
0
Baths
6,704 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Oct 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,600 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$92,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBERKS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1920
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Secondary Bus Strip

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Tyson-Schoener Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19602These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.131
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,931 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35,400
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$43,895
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

243 S 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Reading 19602
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Reading 19602
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Callowhill Historic District

How it measures up in Reading 19602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19602.

Living area6,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,396 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1,307 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 243 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCallowhill Historic DistrictReading 19602Berks County
Living areabigger than6,704 ft²89% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac92% of homes96% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than190091% of homes81% of homes17% of homes

About 243 S 5th St

When did 243 S 5th St, Reading, PA last sell?

243 S 5th St, Reading, PA last sold on Oct 16, 2024 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 243 S 5th St, Reading, PA?

243 S 5th St, Reading, PA has 6,704 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 243 S 5th St, Reading, PA built?

243 S 5th St, Reading, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 243 S 5th St, Reading, PA?

243 S 5th St, Reading, PA is assigned to Tyson-Schoener Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated F; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 S 5th St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19602?

Among the 4,627 homes in Reading 19602, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,704 ft² against a typical 1,396 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 1,307 ft²) and it is newer than 81% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 243 S 5th St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 243 S 5th St, Reading, PA was $2,600. The county assessed it at $92,100.

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