$297,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2024

205 Kent Way Reading, PA 19611

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

19% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 0.14 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2024

West Reading brick raised ranch home located on one of the boroughs most desirable streets and location! This property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vinyl replacement windows, spacious rooms, a finished lower-level with daylight and walk-out stairs, hardwood underneath the carpets, and a large covered patio and private backyard! You cannot beat the location! Walk to everything the borough has to offer - Tower Health, Reading Public Museum & Planetarium, Restaurants, Shopping, Recreation & Entertainment, places of worship, schools, the West Reading Borough Hall, and WAWA!! Parking is on the street and does require a permit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rae Wheelan

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 07/01/2024

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,026

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Dryer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Basement with some natural light

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5305
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-05-19-5305

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,026

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All appliances in As-Is Condition with no value given.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2024-07-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: West Reading brick raised ranch home located on one of the boroughs most desirable streets and location! This property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vinyl replacement windows, spacious rooms, a finished lower-level with daylight and walk-out stairs, hardwood underneath the carpets, and a large covered patio and private backyard! You cannot beat the location! Walk to everything the borough has to offer - Tower Health, Reading Public Museum & Planetarium, Restaurants, Shopping, Recreation & Entertainment, places of worship, schools, the West Reading Borough Hall, and WAWA!! Parking is on the street and does require a permit.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Stall Shower, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Replacement, Sliding, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 1280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1280
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 195.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1280
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 205

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable, Fixed Wireless

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sloping
  • 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), Porch(es), Roof
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3190.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4026.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-05-19-5305
  • Tax Lot: 5305
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1280
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/31/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2024
Closed on
Jul 31, 2024
Sold by
Elizabeth M Sell Irrevocable Trust and Sell Glenn A
Bought by
Yoas Scarlett L and Heckman James
Seller's Agent
Rae Wheelan
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$297,000
Premium/Discount to List
$47,000
18.8%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
146
Current Estimated Value
$301,566

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,566
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$218,490
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,076

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2018
Sold by
Sell Elizabeth M
Bought by
Sell Glenn A and Elizabeth M Sell Irrevocable T
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $297,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2024 07/31/24 Sold $297,000 +18.8% $232 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2024 07/01/24 For Sale $250,000 -- $195 / 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 $2,132 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2024 $5,212 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2023 $3,460 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2022 $4,838 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2021 $4,754 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2020 $4,615 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2019 $4,519 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2018 $4,392 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2017 $4,294 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2016 $1,384 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2015 $1,384 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
2014 $1,337 $94,300 $24,000 $70,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rae Wheelan

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Rae Wheelan

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 370-8514

    5 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Rae Wheelan
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  • Michele McCartney

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Michele McCartney

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 587-1913

    17 in this area

    217 Total Sales

    Michele McCartney
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2045218

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-05-19-5305

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19611

205 Kent Way, Reading, PA

This home is located at 205 Kent Way, Reading, PA 19611 and is currently priced at $297,000, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 205 Kent Way is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including West Reading Elementary Center, Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, and Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School.

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