$122,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2017

132 Franklin St Reading, PA 19607

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,386 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$88 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2017

The buzz around town...this home is the bee's knees of Shillington! So much to offer...oversized 2 car detached garage with electric and opener, 1/2 bath on first floor, new pergo floor stretching through livingroom and diningroom. Ornamental FP, 3 private bedrooms with brand new carpeting. Lots of counter and cabinet space in eat in kitchen, tiled full bath on second floor. All replacement windows, mudroom with tons of storage, 2 Quiet porches for evening relaxation, all painted, all updated and move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bradley Bentz

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 04/14/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Bruce Silfies

RE/MAX Of Reading

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,982

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,386 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0394
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-11-77-0394

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,982

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range, Garage Door Opener
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: The buzz around town...this home is the bee's knees of Shillington! So much to offer...oversized 2 car detached garage with electric and opener, 1/2 bath on first floor, new pergo floor stretching through livingroom and diningroom. Ornamental FP, 3 private bedrooms with brand new carpeting. Lots of counter and cabinet space in eat in kitchen, tiled full bath on second floor. All replacement windows, mudroom with tons of storage, 2 Quiet porches for evening relaxation, all painted, all updated and move in ready!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1386
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1386
  • Net Sq Ft: 1386.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 88.02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1386
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 132

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
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 46800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24000.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCRIP
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1564574
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2982.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-11-77-0394
  • Tax Lot: 0394
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 10/20/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2023
Sold by
Bowers Erik T and Bowers Lainie B
Bought by
Bowers Erik T
Current Estimated Value
$263,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,250
Outstanding Balance
$127,873
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,312

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2017
Closed on
Oct 20, 2017
Sold by
Gallen Michael J and Gallen Donna S
Bought by
Bowers Erik T and Binner Lainie B
Seller's Agent
Bradley Bentz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Silfies
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.29%
Original Mortgage
$119,759
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2014
Closed on
Nov 7, 2014
Sold by
Fulton Bank Na
Bought by
Gallen Michael J and Gallen Donna S
Seller's Agent
Tod Slabik
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Eric Donahue
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$104,500
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,500
-28.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.93%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2001
Sold by
Imhoff Karl H and Imhoff Jane Marie
Bought by
Zaharis Anthony G and Zaharis Cheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,430
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $122,000 --
Deed $75,000 Conestoga Title Co
Deed $81,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $131,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $119,759 FHA
Previous Owner $60,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $122,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $19,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $17,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $83,430 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Sold $122,000 0.0% $88 / Sq Ft
09/14/2017 09/14/17 Price Changed $122,000 +1.8% $88 / Sq Ft
09/12/2017 09/12/17 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2017 07/05/17 For Sale $119,900 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2017 06/24/17 Price Changed $119,900 +4.4% $87 / Sq Ft
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Price Changed $114,900 -4.2% $83 / Sq Ft
05/15/2017 05/15/17 Price Changed $119,900 -4.0% $87 / Sq Ft
04/14/2017 04/14/17 For Sale $124,900 +66.5% $90 / Sq Ft
11/10/2014 11/10/14 Sold $75,000 -11.8% $54 / Sq Ft
09/26/2014 09/26/14 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2014 08/12/14 Price Changed $85,000 -10.5% $61 / Sq Ft
07/28/2014 07/28/14 Price Changed $95,000 -9.1% $69 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 For Sale $104,500 -- $75 / 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 $1,144 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2024 $3,227 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2023 $3,143 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2022 $3,108 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2021 $3,073 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2020 $3,073 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2019 $3,037 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2018 $3,002 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2017 $2,946 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2016 $1,007 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2015 $1,007 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
2014 $920 $70,800 $24,000 $46,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000255397

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-11-77-0394