$75,000
SOLD MAR 22, 2013

221 S 4th Ave Reading, PA 19611

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$67 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Porch

About This Home

As of August 2024

Great all brick end of row in West Reading! Only 1 block from Reading Hospital and close to many trendy shops and restaurants. Home has only had 1 owner & offers hardwood floors, large LR w/triple windows, DR, kit is eat-in unlike many area homes. Home has a lg corner lot and a big fenced in yard w/patio & shed. The basement is 3/4 finished & has a built-in bar - carpet the room and add 348 sq. ft. of living space. The gas heater is only approx. 5-6 years old. Located in the "Elm Street" priority area allows owners to apply for grants up to $2,500 for property improvement. This home also offers the premier flexplan combo AHS 1 year Home Warranty plan. Home is priced to sell - therefore, new owner (buyer) would be responsible for ordering & completing West Reading's code inspection including any required repairs. You don't want to miss out on seeing this solid home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Ciervo

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 11/15/2012

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Freese

Amo Realty License #RS302107

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9117
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-29-9117

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Microwave, All Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, 2 W/A/C, Shed, Bar/Basement, Patio Table
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Remarks Public: Great all brick end of row in West Reading! Only 1 block from Reading Hospital and close to many trendy shops and restaurants. Home has only had 1 owner & offers hardwood floors, large LR w/triple windows, DR, kit is eat-in unlike many area homes. Home has a lg corner lot and a big fenced in yard w/patio & shed. The basement is 3/4 finished & has a built-in bar - carpet the room and add 348 sq. ft. of living space. The gas heater is only approx. 5-6 years old. Located in the "Elm Street" priority area allows owners to apply for grants up to $2,500 for property improvement. This home also offers the premier flexplan combo AHS 1 year Home Warranty plan. Home is priced to sell - therefore, new owner (buyer) would be responsible for ordering & completing West Reading's code inspection including any required repairs. You don't want to miss out on seeing this solid home.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1120
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1120
  • Net Sq Ft: 1120.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 75.80
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 221

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • 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

  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Features: Corner, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2965.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-29-9117
  • Tax Lot: 9117
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 03/22/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2024
Closed on
Aug 30, 2024
Sold by
Cruz Lillian I
Bought by
Espinal Glenis
Seller's Agent
Loretta Leibert
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Julissa Espinal
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.13%
Views
128
Current Estimated Value
$238,513

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,513
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.05%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2016
Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Kirlin John E
Bought by
Cruz Lillian
Seller's Agent
Ashley Freese
Amo Realty
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$129,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.24%
Original Mortgage
$129,900
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2012
Closed on
Mar 22, 2013
Sold by
Feick Rosalie M
Bought by
Kirlin John E
Seller's Agent
Judith Ciervo
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Freese
Amo Realty
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-20.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.23%
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1961
Bought by
Feick William R and Feick Rosalie M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $230,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $129,900 None Available
Deed $75,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $534,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,950 VA
Previous Owner $139,276 VA
Previous Owner $138,589 VA
Previous Owner $129,900 VA
Previous Owner $67,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,480,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $205 / Sq Ft
07/16/2024 07/16/24 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2024 07/08/24 For Sale $235,000 +80.9% $210 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $129,900 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft
04/28/2016 04/28/16 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 For Sale $129,900 +73.2% $116 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Sold $75,000 -11.7% $67 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2012 12/05/12 Price Changed $84,900 -10.5% $76 / Sq Ft
11/15/2012 11/15/12 For Sale $94,900 -- $85 / 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 $1,603 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2024 $3,919 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2023 $2,601 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2022 $3,637 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2021 $3,574 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2020 $3,470 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2019 $3,398 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2018 $3,302 $70,900 $18,000 $52,900
2017 $3,169 $69,600 $18,000 $51,600
2016 $1,021 $69,600 $18,000 $51,600
2015 $1,021 $69,600 $18,000 $51,600
2014 $987 $69,600 $18,000 $51,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004163794

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-29-9117