NOT LISTED FOR SALE

212 Playground Dr Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $241,000 - $278,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2020

Last sale price $135,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,473/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Community Pool
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to West Reading Park

About This Home

As of December 2022

Beautiful Townhouse in the heart of West Reading within the Wyomissing Area School District. Located on a quiet street with ample parking. Within walking distance to the Tower Health Medical Center, playground, pool, museum, and all of the great restaurants and shops on Penn Ave. West Reading is a family friendly community that offers many events throughout the year for its residents. Economical Gas heat and hot water, a newer roof (2014), new energy efficient windows (2019), new hot water heater (2020), a stamped concrete back patio under a pergola, Shed on the back yard, partially finished basement, Washer & Drier in Laundry room, Granite counter-top and over-sized refrigerator in kitchen. A must see. Listing Agent has financial interest. Minimum Gross Income requirement: Three times rent.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ky Kontostathis

(484) 744-0109 kontostathis@outlook.com Springer Realty Group Listed on: 11/01/2022

Springer Realty Group

Last Renter's Agent

Randy Skokowski

(610) 858-3760 RSkokowski@GoBerksCounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-206630-L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Basement

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

Home Security

Parking

  • Free Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Wood or Metal Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $1,600
  • Requires 1 Month of Rent Paid Up Front
  • Tenant pays for insurance, lawn/tree/shrub care, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, minor interior maintenance, pest control, snow removal, all utilities
  • The owner pays for real estate taxes, insurance, advertising/licenses and permits, repairs, heater maintenance contract
  • Rent includes taxes
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 11/1/22
  • $65 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-37-5945

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,520

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2022-11-01
  • Application Fee: 65.00
  • Months Rent Up Front: 1.0
  • Owner Pays: Taxes - Real Estate, Insurance, Advertising/Licenses And Permits, Repairs, Heater Maintenance Contract
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Taxes
  • Security Deposit: 1600.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Insurance, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care, Minor Interior Maintenance, Pest Control, Snow Removal, Utilities - All
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
  • Inclusions: Oversized Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-11-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Renovated: 2020
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful Townhouse in the heart of West Reading within the Wyomissing Area School District. Located on a quiet street with ample parking. Within walking distance to the Tower Health Medical Center, playground, pool, museum, and all of the great restaurants and shops on Penn Ave. West Reading is a family friendly community that offers many events throughout the year for its residents. Economical Gas heat and hot water, a newer roof (2014), new energy efficient windows (2019), new hot water heater (2020), a stamped concrete back patio under a pergola, Shed on the back yard, partially finished basement, Washer & Drier in Laundry room, Granite counter-top and over-sized refrigerator in kitchen. A must see. Listing Agent has financial interest. Minimum Gross Income requirement: Three times rent.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Gas, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Tub Shower
  • Window Features: Energy Star Qualified, Energy Efficient, Double Pane, Low-E, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 70.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Has Laundry, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1120
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1120
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.43
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 212

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Wood/Metal Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Free
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Permits

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: 112R RES
  • Zoning Description: 1 Fam, Row, 2 Sty, Brick

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1587890
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-37-5945
  • Close Date: 12/01/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2020
Closed on
Jun 1, 2020
Sold by
Hyneman Jennifer L
Bought by
Schuylkill Holdings I Llc
Seller's Agent
Charlene Hyneman
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Ky Kontostathis
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Current Estimated Value
$253,919

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,919
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2006
Sold by
Heiser Richard F
Bought by
Hyneman Jennifer L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schuylkill Holdings I Llc $135,000 Diana Edwards Sentry Abstrac
Hyneman Jennifer L $100,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2022 12/01/22 Rented $1,650 +3.1% --
11/06/2022 11/06/22 Under Contract -- -- --
11/01/2022 11/01/22 For Rent $1,600 +10.3% --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Rented $1,450 0.0% --
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/05/2020 07/05/20 For Rent $1,450 0.0% --
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Sold $135,000 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft
04/20/2020 04/20/20 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2020 04/03/20 For Sale $135,000 -- $121 / 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 $1,520 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2024 $3,714 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2023 $2,465 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2022 $3,447 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2021 $3,388 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2020 $3,289 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2019 $3,221 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2018 $3,130 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2017 $3,060 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2016 $986 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2015 $986 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
2014 $953 $67,200 $17,000 $50,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2023330

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-37-5945