NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 W 38th St Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $401,000 - $456,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,438 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 24, 2022

Last sale price $357,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,425/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Space For Rooms
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2022

Contemporary beauty in pristine condition! This immaculate 4 BR 2.5 bath home on manicured grounds offers perfect comfort for living & entertaining with an open, flowing layout & multi-tiered deck leading out to a huge quiet yard. A voluminous light-filled living room with vaulted ceiling & skylights opens to the gracious dining room for seamless hosting. The large sunny kitchen is a chef's delight & favorite gathering spot with plentiful counter & cabinet space. Enjoy casual fare in the breakfast room with a pantry closet & French doors to the peaceful deck. Relax in the charming sunken gathering room centered by a gas fireplace with brick surround. Ascend the open wood staircase to a loft-like landing, beyond which 4 spacious bedrooms await including the huge vaulted master suite with a built-in vanity/dressing area & sky-lit bath with a deep soaking tub, walk-in shower & heated floors. Other highlights include a full walk-out basement with laundry & soothing hot tub.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hector Santiago

(610) 898-1441 hsantiago@readingrealtygroup.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 02/11/2022

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Higginbotham

(610) 621-7708 Amanda@HomesWithHiggi.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS355841

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,508

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,438 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Space For Rooms
  • Basement Windows

Pool

  • Spa

Schools

  • Exeter Township Junior Middle School
  • Exeter Township Senior High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Crestwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3022
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5326-17-22-3022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,508

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Items
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliance, Washer and Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-02-11
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, High
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation, Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Space For Rooms, Unfinished, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Total Sq Ft: 2438
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2438
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 143.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2438
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Site

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Electric Available, Cable Tv Available, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: EXETER TOWNSHIP SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: EXETER TOWNSHIP JUNIOR

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 106800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13939.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1506906
  • School Tax: 4911.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6508.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5326-17-22-3022
  • Tax Lot: 3022
  • Tax Page Number: 36
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2022
Closed on
Mar 22, 2022
Sold by
Rivera and Iris
Bought by
Lafayette John N and Higginbotham Amanda J
Seller's Agent
Hector Santiago
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Higginbotham
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$357,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
2%
Current Estimated Value
$427,282

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$339,150
Outstanding Balance
$317,720
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,562

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2016
Closed on
Dec 5, 2016
Sold by
Strum Scott J
Bought by
Rivera Harry and Rivera Iris
Seller's Agent
Beverly Galtman
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Joelle Terranova
Fathom Realty MD LLC
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%
Original Mortgage
$239,580
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2009
Sold by
Mcwilliams Donald P and Mcwilliams Elizabeth F
Bought by
Strum Scott J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2002
Sold by
Mcwilliams Donald P and Mcwilliams Elizabeth F
Bought by
Living Donald P and Living Elizabeth F Mcwilliams
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
Lafayette John N $357,000 Edge Abstract Independence
Rivera Harry $244,000 Sentry Abstract Company
Strum Scott J $240,000 None Available
Living Donald P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lafayette John N $339,150
Previous Owner Rivera Harry $239,580
Previous Owner Strum Scott J $192,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Sold $357,000 0.0% $146 / Sq Ft
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2022 02/13/22 Off Market $357,000 -- --
02/11/2022 02/11/22 For Sale $350,000 +43.4% $144 / Sq Ft
12/05/2016 12/05/16 Sold $244,000 +1.9% $100 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/12/2016 10/12/16 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Price Changed $239,500 -2.0% $98 / Sq Ft
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Price Changed $244,500 -2.2% $100 / Sq Ft
07/30/2016 07/30/16 For Sale $250,000 -- $103 / 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 $2,128 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2024 $6,820 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2023 $6,597 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2022 $6,523 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2021 $6,424 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2020 $6,353 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2019 $6,282 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2018 $6,264 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2017 $6,173 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2016 $1,507 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2015 $1,507 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
2014 $1,454 $143,600 $36,800 $106,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2010944

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5326-17-22-3022