$100,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2014

209 Kent Way Reading, PA 19611

2 Beds
1 Bath
978 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

312 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.14 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2020

Must see this 2 bedroom (possibly 3 bedroom) - 1 bath brick home located on large lot 1/2 block from Reading Hospital. Quiet, tree-lined street in well-maintained neighborhood . Updated ceramic tile bathroom with new fixtures and lighting; updated kitchen with new floor, countertops, sink, and gas connection for stove; refinished hardwood floors throughout; entire interior repainted including doors and trim; Lots of closet space and large attic for storage; 5 year-old central air conditioning/gas heat and new gas hot water heater. Move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DOUGLAS SIMONTON

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 10/29/2013

Co-Listed By

MICHELE MUMMAU

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Frederick Levering

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB-041690-A

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 978 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5209
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-05-19-5209

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Remarks Public: Must see this 2 bedroom (possibly 3 bedroom) - 1 bath brick home located on large lot 1/2 block from Reading Hospital. Quiet, tree-lined street in well-maintained neighborhood . Updated ceramic tile bathroom with new fixtures and lighting; updated kitchen with new floor, countertops, sink, and gas connection for stove; refinished hardwood floors throughout; entire interior repainted including doors and trim; Lots of closet space and large attic for storage; 5 year-old central air conditioning/gas heat and new gas hot water heater. Move in ready!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 978
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 978
  • Net Sq Ft: 978.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 107.26
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 978
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 209

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 50200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24000.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCRIP
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1587310
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3262.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-05-19-5209
  • Tax Lot: 5209
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 11/07/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2020
Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Simcox Brittany L
Bought by
Davidson Hunter W
Seller's Agent
Liz Egner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Justin Horst
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-7.5%
Total Days on Market
312
Current Estimated Value
$269,508

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,508
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$189,255
Outstanding Balance
$170,046
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$87,817

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2013
Closed on
Nov 7, 2014
Sold by
Irwin Kirsten E
Bought by
Simcox Brittany L
Seller's Agent
DOUGLAS SIMONTON
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Frederick Levering
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-16.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.44%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $185,000 Safeguard Prop Transfer Inc
Deed $100,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $189,255 VA
Previous Owner $98,188 FHA
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Sold $185,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
06/03/2020 06/03/20 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Price Changed $185,000 -7.5% $189 / Sq Ft
02/12/2020 02/12/20 For Sale $200,000 +100.0% $204 / Sq Ft
11/07/2014 11/07/14 Sold $100,000 -4.7% $102 / Sq Ft
09/06/2014 09/06/14 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Price Changed $104,900 -12.5% $107 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 Price Changed $119,900 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 For Sale $119,900 -4.0% $123 / Sq Ft
03/10/2014 03/10/14 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2014 01/22/14 Price Changed $124,900 -3.9% $128 / Sq Ft
10/29/2013 10/29/13 For Sale $130,000 -- $133 / 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 $1,678 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2024 $4,101 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2023 $2,722 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2022 $3,807 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2021 $3,741 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2020 $3,631 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2019 $3,556 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2018 $3,456 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2017 $3,379 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2016 $1,089 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2015 $1,089 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
2014 $1,052 $74,200 $24,000 $50,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003634276

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-05-19-5209