NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 S 2nd Ave Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $184,835 - $225,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,280 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2021

Last sale price $141,500 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,257/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2021

Welcome to 218 S. 2nd Avenue in the Borough of West Reading. This move in ready twin, half of a double 2 story, offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and nearly 1200 square feet of finished above grade living area plus a full unfinished basement. Covered front porch welcomes you as you arrive and leads into the supersized living room with built-ins and laminate hardwoods that stretch into the open floor plan dining room. Just beyond the dining room, you'll find the full oak kitchen with electric cooktop range, tile floor and backsplash. A laundry/mudroom completes the main level. Upper level features 3 generous sized bedrooms (1 walkthrough) and the full tub/shower hall bath. All this plus a covered rear patio, great location within walking distance to the Reading Hospital, all the specialty shops and dining on Penn Avenue and so much more make this one a must see! Schedule today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Spayd

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS276480 Listed on: 01/13/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Ivonn Reyes

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #350425

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,500

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6909
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-38-6909

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,500

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator (As Is)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 218 S. 2nd Avenue in the Borough of West Reading. This move in ready twin, half of a double 2 story, offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and nearly 1200 square feet of finished above grade living area plus a full unfinished basement. Covered front porch welcomes you as you arrive and leads into the supersized living room with built-ins and laminate hardwoods that stretch into the open floor plan dining room. Just beyond the dining room, you'll find the full oak kitchen with electric cooktop range, tile floor and backsplash. A laundry/mudroom completes the main level. Upper level features 3 generous sized bedrooms (1 walkthrough) and the full tub/shower hall bath. All this plus a covered rear patio, great location within walking distance to the Reading Hospital, all the specialty shops and dining on Penn Avenue and so much more make this one a must see! Schedule today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1280
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1280
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 218

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
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Spa: No
  • 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: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 33700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15900.00
  • Land Use Code: 149
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1588055
  • School Tax: 1583.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2500.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-38-6909
  • Tax Lot: 6909
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1280
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 03/19/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2021
Closed on
Mar 19, 2021
Sold by
Lemon Maria and Lemon Steen C
Bought by
Decaraballo Elizabeth Alcantara
Seller's Agent
Ed Spayd
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Ivonn Reyes
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$141,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,600
1.14%
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$208,209

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,709
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.51%
Original Mortgage
$10,296
Outstanding Balance
$4,629
Interest Rate
2.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$203,580

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2010
Sold by
Bleiler Nancy
Bought by
Fultz Troy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2007
Sold by
Kershner Mary E and Kershner Ronald P
Bought by
Lemon Maria and Lemon Steen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,250
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Decaraballo Elizabeth Alcantara $141,500 None Available
Fultz Troy L $28,000 None Available
Lemon Maria $84,300 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Decaraballo Elizabeth Alcantara $10,296
Open Decaraballo Elizabeth Alcantara $137,255
Closed Decaraballo Elizabeth Alcantara $10,296
Previous Owner Fultz Troy L $28,000
Previous Owner Lemon Maria $55,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $141,500 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Off Market $141,500 -- --
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2021 01/13/21 For Sale $139,900 -- $109 / 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 $1,122 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2024 $2,741 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2023 $1,820 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2022 $2,545 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2021 $2,500 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2020 $2,427 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2019 $2,377 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2018 $2,310 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2017 $2,259 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2016 $728 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2015 $728 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
2014 $703 $49,600 $15,900 $33,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK372210

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-38-6909