NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 S 3rd Ave Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $198,000 - $243,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,158 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2014

Last sale price $105,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,301/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2014

Completely remodeled home by West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation in the heart of the popular Elm Street District. Walk to all major conveniences, including some of the best restaurants and shops in the county, as well as parks and the local museum. A brand new custom kitchen with all new stainless steel appliancaes is just the beginning. The home has large closets in all 3 bedrooms, a spacious new bath, as well as a new central air, and energy saving windows. Relax on your porch or on the fenced in yard with patio. Act fast, this won't last.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kent Gutzler

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 07/29/2014

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Kent Gutzler

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 07/29/2014

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,158 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1030
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-39-1030

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,339

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Completely remodeled home by West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation in the heart of the popular Elm Street District. Walk to all major conveniences, including some of the best restaurants and shops in the county, as well as parks and the local museum. A brand new custom kitchen with all new stainless steel appliancaes is just the beginning. The home has large closets in all 3 bedrooms, a spacious new bath, as well as a new central air, and energy saving windows. Relax on your porch or on the fenced in yard with patio. Act fast, this won't last.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1158
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1158
  • Net Sq Ft: 1158.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 99.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1158
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 228

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397308

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 38300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14900.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1588128
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2339.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-39-1030
  • Tax Lot: 1030
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 09/16/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2013
Sold by
Klpiszewski Jay M
Bought by
West Reading Community Revitalization Fo
Current Estimated Value
$214,449

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,990
Outstanding Balance
$74,993
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$130,140

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2003
Sold by
Wilkes Marcy L and Wilkes Richard E
Bought by
Kupiszewski Jay M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
West Reading Community Revitalization Fo $45,000 None Available
Kupiszewski Jay M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Matz Quinn E $15,153
Open West Reading Community Revitalization Fo $97,990
Previous Owner Kupiszewski Jay M $63,812
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2014 09/16/14 Sold $105,000 -8.6% $91 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2014 07/29/14 For Sale $114,900 -- $99 / 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 $1,241 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2024 $3,034 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2023 $2,014 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2022 $2,816 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2021 $2,768 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2020 $2,687 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2019 $2,631 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2018 $2,557 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2017 $2,500 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2016 $822 $54,900 $14,900 $40,000
2015 $806 $53,200 $14,900 $38,300
2014 $755 $53,200 $14,900 $38,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003026432

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-39-1030