NOT LISTED FOR SALE

117 Center St Reading, PA 19606

Mount Penn Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $209,000 - $224,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,316 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 12, 2012

Last sale price $110,000 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,386/month

324 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2012

Nice two bedroom single home in Mount Penn. Remodeled kitchen, remodeled baths, new paint, replacement windows, h/w floors, landscaped, the list goes on... Corner home in a quiet neighborhood. One car garage, fenced rear yard, nice pantry, fireplace, den/study room, all newer appliances are nice amenities. Den can be converted to additional bedroom if needed. Full bath on each floor. Just move in and enjoy!

Last Listed By

Ed Hong

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 06/15/2011

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,316 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Kitchen Island
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Antietam Middle Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4345
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64-5316-08-98-4345

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Remarks Public: Nice two bedroom single home in Mount Penn. Remodeled kitchen, remodeled baths, new paint, replacement windows, h/w floors, landscaped, the list goes on... Corner home in a quiet neighborhood. One car garage, fenced rear yard, nice pantry, fireplace, den/study room, all newer appliances are nice amenities. Den can be converted to additional bedroom if needed. Full bath on each floor. Just move in and enjoy!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1316
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1316
  • Net Sq Ft: 1316.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 91.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1316
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 117

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: ANTIETAM
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 46900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 22800.00
  • Land Use Code: 115
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1539137
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3254.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 64-5316-08-98-4345
  • Tax Lot: 4345
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 06/12/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2011
Closed on
Jun 12, 2012
Sold by
Buchanan Bonnie S
Bought by
Bush Judith and Bush Stanley
Seller's Agent
Ed Hong
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Gerard Udinson
Realty One Group Supreme
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-11.93%
Total Days on Market
324
Current Estimated Value
$215,797

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,797
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2008
Sold by
Ritter Kim and Moore Kim
Bought by
Buchanan Bonnie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,212
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bush Judith $110,000 None Available
Buchanan Bonnie S $113,450 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Buchanan Bonnie S $98,212
Previous Owner Ritter Kim $77,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Sold $110,000 -8.3% $84 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2011 08/15/11 Price Changed $119,900 -4.0% $91 / Sq Ft
06/15/2011 06/15/11 For Sale $124,900 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,200 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2024 $4,845 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2023 $4,675 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2022 $4,362 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2021 $4,272 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2020 $4,136 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2019 $4,035 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2018 $3,994 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2017 $3,810 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2016 $1,269 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2015 $1,269 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
2014 $1,226 $69,700 $22,800 $46,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Hong

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ed Hong

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (484) 269-3638

    46 Total Sales

    Ed Hong
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Gerard Udinson

    Realty One Group Supreme

    (610) 507-6085

    62 Total Sales

    Gerard Udinson
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004426626

Bright MLS

APN: 64-5316-08-98-4345

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 Mount Penn

117 Center St, Reading, PA

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This home is located at 117 Center St, Reading, PA 19606 since 15 June 2011 and is currently estimated at $215,797, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 117 Center St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mount Penn Primary Center, Mount Penn Elementary Center, and Antietam Middle Senior High School.

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