NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 W Broad St Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $214,925 - $290,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,340 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2016

Last sale price $128,000 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,397/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of January 2016

Spectacular Shillington brick semi. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car garage. Brand new kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances; including refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, built-in microwave. Brand new bath with granite and tile. New carpet and tile floors thru-out. Basement has rough in for bath. Walk up attic, new roof in 2012, 97% high efficiently gas heat installed in 2007. Central a/c. New lights and fixtures thru-out. New ceiling fans in living room and dining room. Low taxes!! Replacement windows. New electric. Immediate possession!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Rebar

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #TREND:197915 Listed on: 10/08/2015

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Volk

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

PETER DORWIN

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,340 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4242
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-11-67-4242

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,436

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: Spectacular Shillington brick semi. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car garage. Brand new kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances; including refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, built-in microwave. Brand new bath with granite and tile. New carpet and tile floors thru-out. Basement has rough in for bath. Walk up attic, new roof in 2012, 97% high efficiently gas heat installed in 2007. Central a/c. New lights and fixtures thru-out. New ceiling fans in living room and dining room. Low taxes!! Replacement windows. New electric. Immediate possession!!!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1340
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1340
  • Net Sq Ft: 1340.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 100.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1340
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2

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
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Corner, Irregular, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2436.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-11-67-4242
  • Tax Lot: 4242
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 01/11/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2015
Closed on
Jan 11, 2016
Sold by
Gensemer Paul J and Gensemer Suzanne
Bought by
Shurr Michael
Seller's Agent
John Rebar
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
PETER DORWIN
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-5.11%
Current Estimated Value
$235,481

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,481
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Outstanding Balance
$103,416
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,550

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1970
Bought by
Gensemer Paul J and Gensemer Nancy J
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
Shurr Michael $128,000 None Available
Gensemer Paul J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shurr Michael $128,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2016 01/11/16 Sold $128,000 -5.1% $96 / Sq Ft
11/09/2015 11/09/15 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2015 10/08/15 For Sale $134,900 -- $101 / 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 $1,031 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2024 $2,908 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2023 $2,833 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2022 $2,801 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2021 $2,769 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2020 $2,769 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2019 $2,737 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2018 $2,705 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2017 $2,655 $63,800 $25,500 $38,300
2016 $869 $61,100 $34,500 $26,600
2015 $869 $61,100 $34,500 $26,600
2014 $794 $61,100 $34,500 $26,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    John Rebar

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

  • E

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Elizabeth Volk

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 858-9914

    41 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Volk
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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    PETER DORWIN

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002718576

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-11-67-4242

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

2 W Broad St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 2 W Broad St, Reading, PA 19607 since 08 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $235,481, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 2 W Broad St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cumru Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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