1222 Buttonwood St Reading, PA 19604
Hillside Neighborhood
--
Bed
--
Bath
1,860
Sq Ft
1,742
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Floor Plan
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Ceiling Fan
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Bathtub with Shower
- Hot Water Heating System
About This Home
As of October 2023Great opportunity to live in one unit while drawing an income from the other or solely INVEST and rent out two! Very nice income producing 2 UNIT property with attached garage. Unit 1 (first floor) is a bright 1 bedroom: new kitchen countertop, refrigerator, wood flooring, replacement windows, 2 large closets, with a potential to rent at $750 per month. Unit 2 (includes the second and third floors) is a 3 bedroom. It currently draws in $900 per month and those tenants are on a yearly lease. This unit has: a new beautifully remodeled kitchen, new hardwood flooring, ceramic tiled bath, and plenty of closet space. Both units have small outside porch areas at the rear of the building and both units have electric heat, which the tenants are responsible to pay. In addition, the attached garage is currently rented at $80 per month and does have inside access to the basement where there is plenty of room for storage (presently used by owner) or possibly additional living space. (Owner's electric bill averages $28 mthly and water runs about $140 mthly.) Located just a few blocks from Central Middle School, nearby The Pagoda, and within walking distance to the historical Reading City Park, you don't want to miss out on this one! Schedule your showing today!!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS317683 Listed on: 12/09/2021
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,867
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in very good condition
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Public Parking
- Side Facing Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Duplex
- Dwelling with Rental
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Rubber Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Bathtub with Shower
- 1,860 Sq Ft Home
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Ceiling Fan
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Schools
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Hot Water Heating System
- Electric Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
Listing and Financial Details
- The owner pays for common area maintenance, real estate taxes, water
- Tax Lot 8452
- Assessor Parcel Number 09-5317-70-12-8452
Community Details
Overview
- 2 Units
- Arbor Hills Subdivision
Building Details
- 1 Vacant Unit
- Income includes parking
- Insurance Expense $720
- Maintenance Expense $200
- Operating Expense $2,240
- Gross Income $20,760
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Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2023 10/23/23 | Sold | $250,000 | 0.0% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2023 08/22/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/28/2023 07/28/23 | Price Changed | $250,000 | -9.1% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2023 07/21/23 | For Sale | $275,000 | +72.0% | $148 / Sq Ft |
| 01/31/2022 01/31/22 | Sold | $159,900 | 0.0% | $86 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2021 12/13/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/09/2021 12/09/21 | For Sale | $159,900 | +294.8% | $86 / Sq Ft |
| 11/17/2017 11/17/17 | Sold | $40,500 | -3.6% | $22 / Sq Ft |
| 11/15/2017 11/15/17 | Price Changed | $42,000 | 0.0% | $23 / Sq Ft |
| 10/22/2017 10/22/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/19/2017 10/19/17 | For Sale | $42,000 | +320.0% | $23 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2013 07/19/13 | Sold | $10,000 | -71.3% | $5 / Sq Ft |
| 06/22/2013 06/22/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/01/2012 11/01/12 | For Sale | $34,900 | -- | $19 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2023
Scott Goetz
Century 21 Gold
(610) 621-8342
2 in this area
80 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Andy Vargas
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 744-4855
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2022
Dianna Alpini
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 621-8535
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2017
Elizabeth Castetter
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Phoenixville
(610) 563-3535
4 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2017
Gilbert Carbon
Century 21 Gold
(610) 413-9446
1 in this area
96 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2013
Deb Bensinger
RE/MAX of Reading
(484) 269-0171
126 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2008026
APN: 5317-70-12-8452
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