144 W Elm St Reading, PA 19607
Estimated Value: $208,643 - $263,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,344
Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Corner Lot
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Porch
About This Home
As of November 2014This tastefully remodeled brick semi in Shillington is move-in ready. Relax on the covered front and back porches. The living room has hardwood flooring, adjacent is the formal dining room with attractive wall to wall carpeting that follows up the stairs to the second level on the open staircase. The beautiful kitchen offers tile flooring, tumbled tile backsplash and granite countertop, there is beautiful cabinetry offering lots of storage space plus new stainless steel gas stove, microwave, sink and dishwasher plus recessed lighting. A door opens to the back yard and two car garage in the rear. There are three bedrooms and an updated, attractive hall bathroom with beautiful new sink and cabinet plus large mirror and pendant lighting. The full basement offers lots of room for storage, laundry hookup with Gas Dryer remaining, and has new 200 amp electrical service and wiring. Hardwired smoke detectors were add along with tamperproof electrical outlets plus new plumbing. New Simonton Low-E replacement windows have also been installed. This home has been carefully brought back to life and is in a great location offering easy access to shopping, schools and many major thoroughfares.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,670
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,344 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 3204
- Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-69-3204
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 9, 2014
Closed on
Nov 3, 2014
Sold by
Kurtz Michael J
Bought by
Snyder Amy
Seller's Agent
Randy Weeber
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Melissa McCoy
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$136,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.74%
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$93,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$122,400
Outstanding Balance
$95,709
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,413
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 26, 2014
Closed on
Apr 25, 2014
Sold by
Stavarski Loretta F and Stavarski Joseph
Bought by
Kurtz Michael J
Seller's Agent
Sandy Matz
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Randy Weeber
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$70,000
Sold Price
$70,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
250.13%
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Amy | $136,000 | None Available | |
| Kurtz Michael J | $70,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Snyder Amy | $122,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2014 11/03/14 | Sold | $136,000 | 0.0% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2014 09/30/14 | Off Market | $136,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/29/2014 09/29/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/09/2014 09/09/14 | For Sale | $135,000 | +92.9% | $100 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2014 04/25/14 | Sold | $70,000 | 0.0% | $52 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2014 03/26/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/26/2014 03/26/14 | For Sale | $70,000 | -- | $52 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,098 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2024 | $3,100 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2023 | $3,019 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2022 | $2,985 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2021 | $2,951 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2020 | $2,951 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2019 | $2,917 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2018 | $2,883 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2017 | $2,830 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2016 | $967 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2015 | $967 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
| 2014 | $884 | $68,000 | $25,500 | $42,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Randy Weeber
Seller's Agent in 2014
Randy Weeber
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 858-4134
4 in this area
150 Total Sales
-
Sandy Matz
Seller's Agent in 2014
Sandy Matz
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 451-3791
11 in this area
143 Total Sales
-
Melissa McCoy
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Melissa McCoy
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(610) 451-7486
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003078296
APN: 77-4395-07-69-3204
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