NOT LISTED FOR SALE

202 Elkins Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $269,000 - $308,261

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,212 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $190,650 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,653/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cedar Closet

About This Home

As of February 2021

Classic Mifflin Park split level, hardwood floors, plaster walls, nice level yard with a great shed in rear. Shed was called the Gingerbread House w/ heat, attic and workbench. In the house, 2 BRs on upper level, and 2 more could be finished on 3rd level. Lower level has a finished FR with a woodstove. Home has gas heat, HW and cooking. All appliances remain. Some wallpaper, and the decor and carpet are dated, but this house is in very good condition. Location is literally a walk to all schools, shopping, etc. Garage is heated, was used as entertaining area by family when house was occupied, has small kitchen area, built-ins and a powder room. Side porch has storage underneath. In rear of garage is an enclosed sunroom. Roof new in 2015, replacement windows.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lorrayne Klahr

(610) 223-7370 lorrayne@mindspring.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB047924L Listed on: 01/15/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

KatieJo Shank

(610) 587-9031 katiejo@theshankgroup.net RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS308446

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,376

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Attic
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mifflin Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5379
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5305-05-08-5379

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,376

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Surface Range/Wall Oven, Microwave, Woodstove, Washer, Dryer, Shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Classic Mifflin Park split level, hardwood floors, plaster walls, nice level yard with a great shed in rear. Shed was called the Gingerbread House w/ heat, attic and workbench. In the house, 2 BRs on upper level, and 2 more could be finished on 3rd level. Lower level has a finished FR with a woodstove. Home has gas heat, HW and cooking. All appliances remain. Some wallpaper, and the decor and carpet are dated, but this house is in very good condition. Location is literally a walk to all schools, shopping, etc. Garage is heated, was used as entertaining area by family when house was occupied, has small kitchen area, built-ins and a powder room. Side porch has storage underneath. In rear of garage is an enclosed sunroom. Roof new in 2015, replacement windows.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2212
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2212
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 108.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1652
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 560
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 560
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 202

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Street
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 67200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 35200.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1497146
  • School Tax: 2929.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4376.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5305-05-08-5379
  • Tax Lot: 5379
  • Tax Page Number: 12
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2212
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 02/26/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2021
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Beissel Deborah and Stoyer Brian M
Bought by
Stewart Seth
Seller's Agent
Lorrayne Klahr
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
KatieJo Shank
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$190,650
Premium/Discount to List
$10,750
5.98%
Current Estimated Value
$286,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,665
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$174,600
Outstanding Balance
$156,517
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$129,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1961
Bought by
Beissel Richard A and Beissel Adele A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Stewart Seth $180,000 None Available
Beissel Richard A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stewart Seth $174,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $190,650 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Off Market $190,650 -- --
01/15/2021 01/15/21 For Sale $179,900 -- $81 / 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 $1,828 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2024 $4,711 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2023 $4,580 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2022 $4,465 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2021 $4,376 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2020 $4,376 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2019 $4,323 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2018 $4,245 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2017 $4,163 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2016 $1,512 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2015 $1,512 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
2014 $1,512 $102,400 $35,200 $67,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lorrayne Klahr

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lorrayne Klahr

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 223-7370

    7 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Lorrayne Klahr
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  • KatieJo Shank

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    KatieJo Shank

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-9031

    10 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    KatieJo Shank
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK372504

Bright MLS

APN: 39-5305-05-08-5379

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

202 Elkins Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 202 Elkins Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 15 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $286,315, approximately $129 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 202 Elkins Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mifflin Park Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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