1139 Elm St Reading, PA 19604
Hillside NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $106,000 - $125,000
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,570
Sq Ft
$72/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Living Room
- Radiant Heating System
- No HOA
- Dining Room
- 5-minute walk to City Park
About This Home
As of January 2024Opportunity Knocks at 1139 Elm St. This is a 4 bedroom 1 bath home in North East Reading that is ready to shine again. Bring your ideas and designs to this home. Great location to the Intermediate high school and City Park! Opportunity to fix and rent, fix and sell or make your own! Spacious living room, formal dining room and long kitchen! Out back there is a fenced in yard, there is also access to the alley way, where private parking could be planned! Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms and big bathroom that has a private balcony. The 3rd floor has the additional bedroom. Gas heating system and gas hot water heater! Set up a tour for your next project today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 12/11/2023
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,005
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is in average condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1,570 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Electric Oven or Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Location
- Urban Location
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiant Heating System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4998
- Assessor Parcel Number 09-5317-70-11-4998
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 11, 2023
Closed on
Jan 22, 2024
Sold by
Able Invs
Bought by
Rojas Junior
Seller's Agent
Juan Cortes
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Marjorie DeJesus
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$113,900
Sold Price
$99,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-13.08%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,017
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.85%
Original Mortgage
$79,200
Outstanding Balance
$78,247
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,329
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 7, 2008
Sold by
Sdbtp Llc
Bought by
Able Investments Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,500
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Spatz Barry L and Spatz Patti L
Bought by
Jr Holdings Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$23,920
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rojas Junior | $99,000 | Title Services | |
| Able Investments Llc | $32,500 | None Available | |
| Able Investments Llc | $32,500 | None Available | |
| Jr Holdings Llc | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Rojas Junior | $79,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Able Investments Llc | $103,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Sdbtp Llc | $23,920 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2024 01/22/24 | Sold | $99,000 | -9.9% | $63 / Sq Ft |
| 12/21/2023 12/21/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/20/2023 12/20/23 | Price Changed | $109,900 | -3.5% | $70 / Sq Ft |
| 12/11/2023 12/11/23 | For Sale | $113,900 | -- | $73 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $624 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2024 | $1,021 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2023 | $1,005 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2022 | $1,005 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2021 | $1,005 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2020 | $995 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2019 | $995 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2018 | $995 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2017 | $989 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2016 | $565 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2015 | $565 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
| 2014 | $520 | $23,000 | $8,600 | $14,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Juan Cortes
Seller's Agent in 2024
Juan Cortes
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(610) 463-6693
14 in this area
347 Total Sales
-
Marjorie DeJesus
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Marjorie DeJesus
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 468-3062
5 in this area
309 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2037822
APN: 09-5317-70-11-4998
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