$250,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

227 Belvedere Ave Reading, PA 19611

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,320 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • 3-minute walk to E.J. Dives Field

About This Home

As of June 2025

This updated 4-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom home invites you to settle in and stay awhile. Boasting an attractive curb appeal, step up to the covered front porch and into a light-filled living room with archways that guide you further into the dining area and then into the efficient dine-in kitchen. Expand your living outdoors with covered rear patio and huge level backyard that provides excellent space for entertaining and family gatherings. Main floor bedroom is a charmer with built-in armoire storage in addition to closet space. Each additional bedroom showcases a generous layout with room for sleep, study and play. Your tour would not be complete without heading downstairs to the partially finished basement perfect for game night, entertaining or movie nights. This level is also where you will find the laundry/utility room. Updated flooring throughout and economical gas heat pull everything together, along with numerous upgrades including custom painted kitchen cabinets, some newer appliances, updated paint and much more! Don’t miss out – this single family home is perfect and waiting just for YOU!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marisol Torres

Ramus Realty Group License #RS348291 Listed on: 05/17/2025

Ramus Realty Group

Co-Listed By

Isamac Torres-Figueroa

Ramus Realty Group License #RS335400

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Hughes

Crescent Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Millmont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8928
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-5306-59-73-8928

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,002

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Appliances in as-is condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 5/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This updated 4-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom home invites you to settle in and stay awhile. Boasting an attractive curb appeal, step up to the covered front porch and into a light-filled living room with archways that guide you further into the dining area and then into the efficient dine-in kitchen. Expand your living outdoors with covered rear patio and huge level backyard that provides excellent space for entertaining and family gatherings. Main floor bedroom is a charmer with built-in armoire storage in addition to closet space. Each additional bedroom showcases a generous layout with room for sleep, study and play. Your tour would not be complete without heading downstairs to the partially finished basement perfect for game night, entertaining or movie nights. This level is also where you will find the laundry/utility room. Updated flooring throughout and economical gas heat pull everything together, along with numerous upgrades including custom painted kitchen cabinets, some newer appliances, updated paint and much more! Don’t miss out – this single family home is perfect and waiting just for YOU!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1320
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1320
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 181.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1320
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 227

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • 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: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 115
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1194.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3002.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-5306-59-73-8928
  • Tax Lot: 8928
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1320
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 06/18/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2022
Closed on
Jun 28, 2022
Sold by
Socket Karen G
Bought by
Backert Jack and Backert Kimberly A
Seller's Agent
John Chiarelli
Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Marisol Torres
Ramus Realty Group
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$149,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.99%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $149,900 Toothman Misty A
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $250,000 +4.2% $189 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $239,900 +60.0% $182 / Sq Ft
06/28/2022 06/28/22 Sold $149,900 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
06/08/2022 06/08/22 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2022 05/30/22 Off Market $149,900 -- --
05/25/2022 05/25/22 For Sale $149,900 -- $114 / 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 $1,808 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2024 $2,957 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2023 $2,911 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2022 $2,911 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2021 $2,911 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2020 $2,882 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2019 $2,882 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2018 $2,882 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2017 $2,863 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2016 $1,636 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2015 $1,636 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
2014 $1,505 $66,600 $23,000 $43,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2056724

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-59-73-8928