NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2239 Fairview St Reading, PA 19609

Estimated Value: $255,000 - $275,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,171 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2019

Last sale price $158,000 $73 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,621/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Enclosed patio or porch

About This Home

As of July 2019

To follow!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Crossley

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #AB067575 Listed on: 05/29/2019

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Smith-Rader

Smith-Rader Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Copper Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4307
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-08-98-4307

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,997

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: washer, dryer
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: range, refrigerators (2), window A/C (3), lawn/garden equipment
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: To follow!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Improved, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2171
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2171
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 91.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1691
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 480
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 480
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2239

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed Shop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Copper, Pitched
  • 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: Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 50000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30400.00
  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1585866
  • School Tax: 2064.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2997.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-08-98-4307
  • Tax Lot: 4307
  • Tax Page Number: 19
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1691
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/12/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2019
Closed on
Jul 11, 2019
Sold by
Chelius John W
Bought by
Gottschall Lynn B
Seller's Agent
Justin Crossley
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Gail Smith-Rader
Smith-Rader Real Estate
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.94%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$264,866

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,866
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$161,397
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2013
Sold by
Berger Betty M
Bought by
Berger Betty M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2009
Sold by
Berger Dorsen A and Berger Betty M
Bought by
Berger Dorsen A and Berger Betty M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gottschall Lynn B $158,000 Stewart Astract
Berger Betty M -- None Available
Berger Dorsen A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bernheiser Fatima $177,973
Closed Gottschall Lynn $147,982
Closed Gottschall Lynn B $161,397
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Sold $158,000 +1.9% $73 / Sq Ft
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2019 05/29/19 For Sale $155,000 +23.9% $71 / Sq Ft
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Sold $125,100 -1.5% $74 / Sq Ft
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2014 05/29/14 For Sale $127,000 -- $75 / 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 $1,610 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2024 $3,440 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2023 $3,278 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2022 $3,197 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2021 $3,085 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2020 $3,085 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2019 $2,997 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2018 $2,971 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2017 $2,921 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2016 $1,052 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2015 $1,052 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
2014 $1,052 $80,400 $30,400 $50,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Justin Crossley

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Justin Crossley

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 451-2169

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Justin Crossley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Gail Smith-Rader

    Smith-Rader Real Estate

    (610) 777-2500

    27 Total Sales

    Gail Smith-Rader
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  • Rose Secord

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Rose Secord

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK342244

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-08-98-4307

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609

2239 Fairview St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 2239 Fairview St, Reading, PA 19609 since 29 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $264,866, approximately $122 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 2239 Fairview St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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