NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Old Friedensburg Rd Reading, PA 19606

East Reading Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
1,680 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 13, 2023

Last sale price $230,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • Electric Baseboard Heater

About This Home

As of July 2023

Great duplex located in Exeter School District. This property offers a fantastic investment opportunity, featuring a one-bedroom unit and a two-bedroom unit. The first floor one bedroom unit features a large living room, an ample sized eat-in kitchen, a full bath and a spacious bedroom. The second floor two bedroom unit features a mudroom that leads you into the eat-in kitchen, a full bath, a living room and two nicely sized bedrooms. Outside, this property has ample parking space for up to four cars right in front. Other notable features include a durable rubber roof, which was done in 2010, public sewer, and a well system with a UV light. So don't miss out on this chance for a great investment in Exeter School District. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent out the other, or looking for some solid rental income, this property has lots of potential. Schedule a showing today! **Highest and Best Offers due by Friday 5/26/ at 3pm**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loretta Leibert

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB067626 Listed on: 05/22/2023

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Co-Listed By

Austin Cerankowski

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

David Cary

Prime Real Estate Team

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,370

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Duplex
  • Traditional Architecture

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 2 Vacant Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5338-03-30-2005

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,370

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Great duplex located in Exeter School District. This property offers a fantastic investment opportunity, featuring a one-bedroom unit and a two-bedroom unit. The first floor one bedroom unit features a large living room, an ample sized eat-in kitchen, a full bath and a spacious bedroom. The second floor two bedroom unit features a mudroom that leads you into the eat-in kitchen, a full bath, a living room and two nicely sized bedrooms. Outside, this property has ample parking space for up to four cars right in front. Other notable features include a durable rubber roof, which was done in 2010, public sewer, and a well system with a UV light. So don't miss out on this chance for a great investment in Exeter School District. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent out the other, or looking for some solid rental income, this property has lots of potential. Schedule a showing today! **Highest and Best Offers due by Friday 5/26/ at 3pm**
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1680
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 136.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 197

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Schools

  • School District: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397319
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 114
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Units Leased Count: 2
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1791.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2370.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5338-03-30-2005
  • Tax Lot: 2005
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/13/2023

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Vacant: 2
  • Gross Income: 18900.00
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Sold $230,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Price Changed $230,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
05/30/2023 05/30/23 Off Market $230,000 -- --
05/27/2023 05/27/23 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2023 05/22/23 For Sale $215,000 +34.4% $128 / Sq Ft
08/10/2021 08/10/21 Sold $160,000 -8.6% $95 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 For Sale $175,000 +218.2% $104 / Sq Ft
10/08/2013 10/08/13 Sold $55,000 -38.8% $33 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2013 05/01/13 For Sale $89,900 -- $54 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Loretta Leibert

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Loretta Leibert

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (215) 514-4872

    8 in this area

    496 Total Sales

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  • Austin Cerankowski

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Austin Cerankowski

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 207-6899

    2 in this area

    193 Total Sales

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  • David Cary

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    David Cary

    Prime Real Estate Team

    (215) 478-2870

    1 in this area

    248 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    DESIREE MOYER

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors-Collegeville

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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Bryan Sandritter

    Exeter Realty

    (610) 507-3271

    11 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2030324

Bright MLS

APN: 5338-03-30-2005

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 East Reading

197 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 197 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606 since 22 May 2023. This property was built in 1950. 197 Old Friedensburg Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Owatin Creek Elementary School, Exeter Township Junior High School, and Exeter Township Senior High School.

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