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Listing description

Welcome to 1405 N 5th Street in Reading! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a spacious living room, a large kitchen, a separate laundry room, and a finished basement providing additional usable space. Extensive renovations were completed in 2017, including a fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom, new tile flooring throughout the main level, vinyl flooring on the upper level, new windows, and completely replaced electrical and plumbing systems. Additional improvements include a new rubber roof installed in 2023 and a new hot water heater in 2026. For added convenience, the property includes two rear off-street parking spaces. Conveniently located near public transportation, shopping, supermarkets, and other everyday amenities. With major improvements already completed, this property presents an excellent opportunity for those looking for a move-in-ready home. Schedule your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
1,176 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · End of Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1929

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$187
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2079542
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on NookLocal
9 days

Interior features

Interior features
Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island
Basement
Fully Finished
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick
Roof
Rubber
Foundation
Block, Brick/Mortar
Fencing
Partially

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Water Available, Sewer Available

Parking

Parking
Driveway
Total spaces
2
Driveway spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 14, 2026Listed for sale$220,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

$206,000

Below the asking price by 7%.

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

This home's sale history

  • Sold August 2016$25,000

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$1,302 / year

≈ $108 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$1,312

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$506

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$254

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$542

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $28,200, well below the ~$70,620 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (32.1%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $1,143/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($28,200, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$44,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,277/mo

Principal & interest
$1,104
Property taxes (current rates)
$108
Home insurance (est.)
$64

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Reading

Academic index
28.1/100
Graduation rate
77.5%
PSSA ELA proficient
17.4%
PSSA Math proficient
9.7%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Berks County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Berks County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: October 22, 2026 at 8:04 PM EDT

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