NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Elwyn Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $238,000 - $288,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,171 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2024

Last sale price $267,000 $228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,645/month

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2024

This quality built all- brick home with a first floor Owner’s bedroom, a covered front porch perfect for sitting on summer evenings, a nicely landscaped front yard, and Pella windows is ready for it’s next owner. This home offers an incredible opportunity for increasing value as it’s unfinished second floor is waiting for someone to realize it’s full potential. This home features a spacious kitchen with built -in oven and cooktop, hot water baseboard heat AND a propane stove in the LR for extra comfort. The attached one care garage is oversized and features a 10’ wide door. There is a shed in the rear yard with a garage door that can hold another car and/or be used as a storage shed. If you’re looking for one-floor living with expansion potential, don’t miss this unique home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Gerhart

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS353512 Listed on: 05/17/2024

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Renso Minaya

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS301073

United Real Estate Strive 212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,003

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 9,147 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Garage Spaces | 1 Direct Access and 1 Detached
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,171 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Stacked Electric Washer and Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Water Proofing System
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Water Treatment System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3080
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4376-12-85-3080

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,003

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars Mod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: two (2) upright chest freezers in garage, propane heating stove in LR, refrigerators in kitchen, washer/dryer unit, window treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2024-05-17
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: This quality built all- brick home with a first floor Owner’s bedroom, a covered front porch perfect for sitting on summer evenings, a nicely landscaped front yard, and Pella windows is ready for it’s next owner. This home offers an incredible opportunity for increasing value as it’s unfinished second floor is waiting for someone to realize it’s full potential. This home features a spacious kitchen with built -in oven and cooktop, hot water baseboard heat AND a propane stove in the LR for extra comfort. The attached one care garage is oversized and features a 10’ wide door. There is a shed in the rear yard with a garage door that can hold another car and/or be used as a storage shed. If you’re looking for one-floor living with expansion potential, don’t miss this unique home.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Microwave, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Oven - Wall, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Slate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Water Treat System, Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Insulated, Wood Frame
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Brick, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1171
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1171
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 239.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1171
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Unknown
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9147.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3211.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5003.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4376-12-85-3080
  • Tax Lot: 3080
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1171
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/31/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2024
Closed on
May 29, 2024
Sold by
Pearl A Greath Revocable Living Trust and Gerhart Kenneth E
Bought by
Vargas Severina A
Seller's Agent
Jon Gerhart
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Renso Minaya
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$267,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-4.61%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$272,307

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,307
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2004
Sold by
Greath Pearl A
Bought by
Greath Pearl A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Greath Ralph H and Greath Pearl A
Bought by
Greath Pearl A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vargas Severina A $267,000 None Listed On Document
Greath Pearl A -- --
Greath Pearl A -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $267,000 -4.6% $228 / Sq Ft
05/18/2024 05/18/24 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2024 05/17/24 For Sale $279,900 -- $239 / 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 $1,939 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2024 $5,078 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2023 $4,913 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2022 $4,790 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2021 $4,605 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2020 $4,605 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2019 $4,535 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2018 $4,458 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2017 $4,390 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2016 $1,600 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2015 $1,568 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
2014 $1,568 $108,900 $32,200 $76,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jon Gerhart

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jon Gerhart

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 587-1009

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Jon Gerhart
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  • Renso Minaya

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Renso Minaya

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (610) 587-8673

    1 in this area

    152 Total Sales

    Renso Minaya
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2043290

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4376-12-85-3080

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

229 Elwyn Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 229 Elwyn Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 17 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $272,307, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 229 Elwyn Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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