NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1909 Elizabeth Ave Reading, PA 19605

Estimated Value: $242,362 - $270,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,678 Sq Ft
$152/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 25, 2018

Last sale price $145,000 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,531/month

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2018

Terrific investment opportunity! This well-maintained 2 unit apartment building has a first floor unit with one bedroom/one full bath that is currently rented for $700 and a second floor unit with two bedrooms/one full bath that is currently rented for $800. Both units have large eat-in kitchens and updated replacement windows (2015). This great multi-family home was also updated to economical GAS HEAT in 2014. Outside you will enjoy the front and side porches as well as the huge front and back yards. So come and see this property today! Buy it for investment and enjoy the cash flow of two monthly rents, or live in one unit while renting the other. Property being sold as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loretta Leibert

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB067626 Listed on: 05/09/2018

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Fulmer

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,268

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,678 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9752
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-18-20-9752

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,268

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Remarks Public: Terrific investment opportunity! This well-maintained 2 unit apartment building has a first floor unit with one bedroom/one full bath that is currently rented for $700 and a second floor unit with two bedrooms/one full bath that is currently rented for $800. Both units have large eat-in kitchens and updated replacement windows (2015). This great multi-family home was also updated to economical GAS HEAT in 2014. Outside you will enjoy the front and side porches as well as the huge front and back yards. So come and see this property today! Buy it for investment and enjoy the cash flow of two monthly rents, or live in one unit while renting the other. Property being sold as-is.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1678
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1678
  • Net Sq Ft: 1678.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1678
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1909

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • 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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: SEE TAX MAP
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3268.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5319-18-20-9752
  • Tax Lot: 9752
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 10/25/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2018
Closed on
Oct 10, 2018
Sold by
Calvache Luisa J
Bought by
Smf Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Loretta Leibert
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Fulmer
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.33%
Total Days on Market
128
Current Estimated Value
$255,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,591
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$40,321
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$215,270

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2012
Closed on
May 30, 2013
Sold by
Hendricks Albert F
Bought by
Calvache Luisa J
Seller's Agent
Glenda DeLillo
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Glenda DeLillo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-32.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%
Original Mortgage
$71,250
Interest Rate
2.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smf Holdings Llc $145,000 Edge Abstract
Calvache Luisa J $95,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smf Holdings Llc $100,000
Previous Owner Calvache Luisa J $71,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2018 10/25/18 Sold $145,000 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
09/16/2018 09/16/18 Off Market $145,000 -- --
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Price Changed $145,000 -3.3% $86 / Sq Ft
05/09/2018 05/09/18 For Sale $150,000 +57.9% $89 / Sq Ft
05/30/2013 05/30/13 Sold $95,000 -32.1% $57 / Sq Ft
04/20/2013 04/20/13 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2012 10/02/12 For Sale $139,900 -- $83 / 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 $1,225 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2024 $3,698 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2023 $3,506 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2022 $3,450 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2021 $3,394 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2020 $3,394 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2019 $3,324 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2018 $3,212 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2017 $3,153 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2016 $977 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2015 $977 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
2014 $977 $75,100 $36,400 $38,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Loretta Leibert

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Loretta Leibert

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (215) 514-4872

    11 in this area

    511 Total Sales

    Loretta Leibert
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  • Samantha Fulmer

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Samantha Fulmer

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 334-6425

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Samantha Fulmer
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  • Glenda DeLillo

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Glenda DeLillo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 334-1192

    13 Total Sales

    Glenda DeLillo
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  • Edward Jenkins

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Edward Jenkins

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 587-0236

    11 Total Sales

    Edward Jenkins
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001183532

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5319-18-20-9752

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605

1909 Elizabeth Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1909 Elizabeth Ave, Reading, PA 19605 since 09 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $255,591, approximately $152 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 1909 Elizabeth Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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