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Seller's Agent in 2025
IRENE MAURER
Stout Associates Realtors
(610) 921-3141
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
224 Laurel Ave Reading, PA 19606
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,439
Sq Ft
0.26
Acres
Highlights
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- No HOA
- Patio
- Cape Cod Architecture
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Living Room
About This Home
As of August 2025This quaint stone Cape Cod is nestled in a tree shaded hillside in Mt Penn. Enjoy summer relaxing on the rear patio or under the covered gazebo style deck. Indoors, the living room features authentic hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. First floor bedroom also has hardwood floors and a unique blanket closet. There is a convenient first floor full bathroom. The large eat-in kitchen has vintage wood cabinets and a hand painted scene of Carsonia Park. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, one with quarter circle windows and hardwood floors, and another with an area with shelving perfect for books or collectibles. An additional full bath is on this upper level. The windows on the first floor were replaced in 2015, furnace was installed in 2012, CA compressor was replaced in 2020,a new garage door was installed in 2016, water heater was replaced in 2007. The chimney was just cleaned in June. New smoke and CO detectors
have also just been installed. You will fall in love with this charming storybook Cape Cod home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 921-3141 iamaurer53@aol.com Stout Associates Realtors Listed on: 07/01/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
(610) 406-2274 rebeccaquell@weikelrealtygroup.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS356625
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $450
Year Built
- Built in 1946
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 72.01x170.23x72.01x143.14
- Property is zoned R2, Low Density Residential
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Basement Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,439 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1.5 Levels
- Stone Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9887
- Assessor Parcel Number 64-5316-08-78-9887
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Pohl Mary A
Bought by
Guhl Jared Mitchell and Davis Emma Christine
Seller's Agent
IRENE MAURER
Stout Associates Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Quell
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.51%
Views
109
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.52%
Original Mortgage
$231,481
Outstanding Balance
$231,481
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$49,466
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1993
Bought by
Pohl Norbert W and Pohl Mary A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $275,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $98,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $231,481 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 08/28/25 | Sold | $275,000 | -3.5% | $191 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Price Changed | $285,000 | 0.0% | $198 / Sq Ft |
| 07/13/2025 07/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | For Sale | $285,000 | -- | $198 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $450 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $450 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2023 | $5,989 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2022 | $5,588 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2021 | $5,588 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2020 | $5,300 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2019 | $5,170 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2018 | $195 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2017 | $4,881 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2016 | $185 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2015 | $185 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
| 2014 | $217 | $89,300 | $37,200 | $52,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
IRENE MAURER
-
Rebecca Quell
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Rebecca Quell
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 406-2274
2 in this area
80 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2059348
APN: 64-5316-08-78-9887
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