NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 E Lancaster Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $258,000 - $314,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 25, 2023

Last sale price $270,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,659 / mo

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2023

Circa 1925, this charming 3-4 bedroom, 1.5 home has been lovingly updated but still has lots of character. The front porch is lovely to sit on and sip your coffee in the morning and/or enjoy the evening breeze with a cold drink. Enter through the leaded glass front door to the newly painted and carpeted living room. A colorful stain glass window detail each side of the pretty artificial fireplace and there is a built in book case as well. The spacious dining room has hardwood flooring and a built in unit currently used as a cool coffee bar. The cheery kitchen has loads of cabinets, newer appliances and tile flooring. One of the bonuses to this home is the large office which would also make a game room or family room. There is also a half bath here. Sliders open to the large deck and a very nice fenced in yard. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms and an extra "room" which is currently being used a large walk in closet. The full bathroom on this floor has been updated to accommodate a walk-in shower. The 3rd floor offers another room which could easily make a 4th bedroom, study or yoga room. You decide! The basement has plenty of room to do the laundry and offers lots of storage. There is also a one car garage and two parking spaces out back.
Call now and this home will surely not last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Matz

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 07/21/2023

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Ms. Lauren Blackmon

(610) 372-3200 lblackmon@homesale.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS366458

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,538

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,740 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2259
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-08-89-2259

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,538

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

5,662 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer , Dryer, Dining Room Wall Shelf Unit
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 3, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1740
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1740
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1740
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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 Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Wood
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5662.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2359.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3538.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-08-89-2259
  • Tax Lot: 2259
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2023
Closed on
Sep 12, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandy Matz
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Ms. Lauren Blackmon
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.26%
Views
342
Current Estimated Value
$287,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%
Original Mortgage
$265,109
Outstanding Balance
$257,614
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$29,998

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2016
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Donna Brown
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$174,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,600
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
9.9%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$270,000 None Listed On Document
$174,900 None Available
$169,500 None Available
$128,500 Conestoga Title Insurance Co
$1,700 None Available
$165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $265,109
Previous Owner $135,600
Previous Owner $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Sold $270,000 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
08/12/2023 08/12/23 Off Market $270,000 -- --
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2023 08/06/23 Price Changed $275,000 -3.5% $158 / Sq Ft
07/21/2023 07/21/23 For Sale $285,000 +63.0% $164 / Sq Ft
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Sold $174,900 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2016 02/25/16 For Sale $174,900 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
02/15/2016 02/15/16 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2016 01/04/16 For Sale $174,900 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,287 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2025 $1,287 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2024 $3,633 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2023 $3,538 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2022 $3,499 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2021 $3,459 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2020 $3,459 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2019 $3,419 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2018 $3,379 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2017 $3,316 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2016 $1,133 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2015 $1,133 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
2014 $1,036 $79,700 $32,300 $47,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2032534

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-08-89-2259

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