NOT LISTED FOR SALE

138 E Elm St Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $269,884 - $312,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,724 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 21, 2016

Last sale price $152,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,721/month

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Stained Glass

About This Home

As of April 2016

Updated Shillington classic brick two story - detached garage, big front porch. Living room w/wood burning fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout. Located close to schools and shopping. This is move-in ready in a great neighborhood.

Last Listed By

Frederick Levering

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB-041690-A Listed on: 11/11/2015

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 135
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,724 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Built-In Range
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4472
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-79-4472

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Range, Washer/Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: Updated Shillington classic brick two story - detached garage, big front porch. Living room w/wood burning fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout. Located close to schools and shopping. This is move-in ready in a great neighborhood.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Stain/Lead Glass, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1724
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1724
  • Net Sq Ft: 1724.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 92.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1724
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 138

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • 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: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 135
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3889.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-79-4472
  • Tax Lot: 4472
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 04/21/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2015
Closed on
Apr 13, 2016
Sold by
Estate Of Clyde A Reinert and Reinert Terry S
Bought by
Braun Matthew J and Braun Jessica M
Seller's Agent
Frederick Levering
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Hogue
Keller Williams Realty Group
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$152,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-4.94%
Total Days on Market
126
Current Estimated Value
$286,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,971
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$136,800
Outstanding Balance
$87,930
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,561

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
Braun Matthew J $152,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Braun Matthew J $136,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2016 04/21/16 Sold $152,000 -4.9% $88 / Sq Ft
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2015 11/11/15 For Sale $159,900 -- $93 / 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 $1,554 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2024 $4,385 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2023 $4,271 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2022 $4,223 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2021 $4,175 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2020 $4,175 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2019 $4,127 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2018 $4,011 $96,200 $30,000 $66,200
2017 $3,936 $94,600 $30,000 $64,600
2016 $1,345 $94,600 $30,000 $64,600
2015 $1,345 $94,600 $30,000 $64,600
2014 $1,229 $94,600 $30,000 $64,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002736348

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-07-79-4472