NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1223 Girard Ave Reading, PA 19610

Estimated Value: $251,000 - $286,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2018

Last sale price $124,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 115% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,509/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of May 2018

Looking for an affordable home in Wyomissing school district with the size to accommodate a growing family? Here is the home. This brick semi in Old Wyomissing is in a lovely neighborhood with both single homes and semis that are well cared for. This particular home offers a wide wrap around porch, is just off Reading Blvd. within walking distance to parks, the Wyomissing pool and the school, and lovely wyomissing park. Watch the annual historic Wyomissing 4th of July parade from the comfort of your own porch. The living room has hardwood flooring and a fireplace with a mantel but the fireplace is charming and decorative but not functional. The kitchen has been upgraded with some new cabinets, granite countertops and a tile floor. The stove and refrigerator do remain. The washer and dryer are remaining as well as the window treatments, 3 window unit A/Cs and 4 ceiling fans. There is a on street parking. No driveway. There are 3 nice sized bedrooms upstairs with a full bath and a half bath on the first floor. While the front has a porch, the back of the home has a covered deck as well for cooking out or entertaining. The basement offers a full laundry room, finished, and a finished bonus room. The home is heated with gas hot water radiators and there is a new gas hot water heater just installed in 2017. The new roof has been in 2014 courtesy of the 2014 hail storm. At this price, there is no reason not to come out and see it for yourself. Call for your appointment today. Some updated decorating and you have your dream Wyomissing home for the price you can afford. Ask about the many financing options available for homebuyers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Jones

(610) 207-3174 njones@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS206634L Listed on: 03/05/2018

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele McCartney

(610) 587-1913 michelemccartney@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wyomissing Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0308
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-12-87-0308

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All 3 Freezers
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven,Ref.,Washer, Dryer, 3 W/U Ac's, 4 Ceiling Fans
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Looking for an affordable home in Wyomissing school district with the size to accommodate a growing family? Here is the home. This brick semi in Old Wyomissing is in a lovely neighborhood with both single homes and semis that are well cared for. This particular home offers a wide wrap around porch, is just off Reading Blvd. within walking distance to parks, the Wyomissing pool and the school, and lovely wyomissing park. Watch the annual historic Wyomissing 4th of July parade from the comfort of your own porch. The living room has hardwood flooring and a fireplace with a mantel but the fireplace is charming and decorative but not functional. The kitchen has been upgraded with some new cabinets, granite countertops and a tile floor. The stove and refrigerator do remain. The washer and dryer are remaining as well as the window treatments, 3 window unit A/Cs and 4 ceiling fans. There is a on street parking. No driveway. There are 3 nice sized bedrooms upstairs with a full bath and a half bath on the first floor. While the front has a porch, the back of the home has a covered deck as well for cooking out or entertaining. The basement offers a full laundry room, finished, and a finished bonus room. The home is heated with gas hot water radiators and there is a new gas hot water heater just installed in 2017. The new roof has been in 2014 courtesy of the 2014 hail storm. At this price, there is no reason not to come out and see it for yourself. Call for your appointment today. Some updated decorating and you have your dream Wyomissing home for the price you can afford. Ask about the many financing options available for homebuyers.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1404
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1404
  • Net Sq Ft: 1404.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 91.88
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1404
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1223

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 49900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30800.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Open
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof, Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1592806
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3359.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-12-87-0308
  • Tax Lot: 0308
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 05/15/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2018
Closed on
May 15, 2018
Sold by
Lai Lily Seow Yim
Bought by
Herr Clarence
Seller's Agent
Nancy Jones
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$124,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-17.28%
Current Estimated Value
$265,997

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$141,997
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2005
Sold by
Yim Hong Ding Q and Yim Lai Lily Seow
Bought by
Lai Lily Seow Yim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2001
Sold by
Wenzel Robert P and Wenzel Grace M
Bought by
Yim Hong Ding Q and Yim Lai Lily Seow

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,900
Interest Rate
6.97%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Herr Clarence $124,000 Secured Land Transfer Llc
Lai Lily Seow Yim -- First American Title Ins Co
Yim Hong Ding Q $81,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lai Lily Seow Yim $92,000
Previous Owner Yim Hong Ding Q $72,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Sold $124,000 -3.9% $88 / Sq Ft
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Price Changed $129,000 -7.2% $92 / Sq Ft
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Price Changed $139,000 -7.3% $99 / Sq Ft
03/05/2018 03/05/18 For Sale $149,900 -- $107 / 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 $1,183 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2024 $3,839 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2023 $3,593 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2022 $3,607 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2021 $3,556 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2020 $3,498 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2019 $3,408 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2018 $3,359 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2017 $3,336 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2016 $891 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2015 $891 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
2014 $891 $80,700 $30,800 $49,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000236746

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-12-87-0308