Opportunity knocks at 542 14th 1/2 st. This South East home is ready for some quick design ideas to make this home shine again! Featuring 4 private bedrooms, 1 full bath, gas heat, walk out basement and a covered patio! This house has so much to offer as you come in, the living room and dining room has the original hard wood floor! This kitchen is long and spacious to serve as an eat in kitchen as well with plenty of cabinet space! Outback, enjoy a fenced in yard an oversized covered patio to host family bbqs! Upstairs is the main bathroom and 3 private bedrooms. The main bedroom is large with plenty of closet space. The third floor has a the 4th private bedroom with plenty of space to stretch-out! The basement is partially finished and can be an amazing man cave! Perfect to host friends and family the basement has its own private entrance through the front! This home features gas heat and gas hot water heater, great location with views of the mountain on one side and views of the city and pagoda to the other! Across the street was the old community pool that is being redeveloped to serve for new space for the neighborhood. Set up a tour today!
Sold for $149,900 on 08/18/25
$149,900
542 S 14 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19602
4beds
1,160sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$151,000 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$1,508 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 04:09am
Listed by:
Juan Cortes-Carreno 610-372-3200,
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Bought with:
Mr. Nelson Gamez, RM426110
Realty One Group Alliance
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2059190
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Hookup
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,160
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Free, Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Roof
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
- Features: Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 16531639278469
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Good,Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
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