$320,000
SOLD FEB 27, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,630 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to 224 W 40th Street, a delightful three-bedroom, one and a half bathroom home in the highly sought-after Exeter Township School District. Nestled on a beautiful corner lot, this home boasts great curb appeal with a classic mix of brick and siding exterior, manicured bushes, and a charming front porch. Step inside to a spacious living room, where a large picture window frames breathtaking views of sunsets and distant mountains. The kitchen features wooden cabinetry, while the adjoining dining room provides convenient access to the back patio—perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find a generously sized primary bedroom with hardwood floors and ample closet space. A second bedroom, also with a closet, shares the full bathroom on this level. A few steps up, a walk-in cedar closet awaits, along with a third bedroom offering additional privacy. The fully finished basement provides extra living space and grants access to the two-car garage. The laundry area and half bathroom are also conveniently located on this level. Situated close to local dining, shopping, and major highways, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kiley Klick

Realty One Group Advocates License #RS362162

Realty One Group Advocates

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Broskey

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Finished Basement

  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reiffton Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Crestwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8634
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5326-18-21-8634

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,948

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: kitchen appliances, washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2025-02-02
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 224 W 40th Street, a delightful three-bedroom, one and a half bathroom home in the highly sought-after Exeter Township School District. Nestled on a beautiful corner lot, this home boasts great curb appeal with a classic mix of brick and siding exterior, manicured bushes, and a charming front porch. Step inside to a spacious living room, where a large picture window frames breathtaking views of sunsets and distant mountains. The kitchen features wooden cabinetry, while the adjoining dining room provides convenient access to the back patio—perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find a generously sized primary bedroom with hardwood floors and ample closet space. A second bedroom, also with a closet, shares the full bathroom on this level. A few steps up, a walk-in cedar closet awaits, along with a third bedroom offering additional privacy. The fully finished basement provides extra living space and grants access to the two-car garage. The laundry area and half bathroom are also conveniently located on this level. Situated close to local dining, shopping, and major highways, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Schedule your showing today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Garage Access, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2630
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2630
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2006
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 624
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 624
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 224

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • Middle School: REIFFTON SCHOOL
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397319
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: REIFFTON SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4369.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5948.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5326-18-21-8634
  • Tax Lot: 8634
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2630
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/27/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Sold $320,000 -3.0% $122 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $329,900 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,851 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2024 $5,865 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2023 $5,673 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2022 $5,610 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2021 $5,525 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2020 $5,463 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2019 $5,403 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2018 $5,387 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2017 $5,309 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2016 $1,296 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2015 $1,296 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
2014 $1,250 $123,500 $33,600 $89,900
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $304,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $271,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $320,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $114,500 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2053074

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5326-18-21-8634