Seller's Agent in 2024
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
(484) 529-9624
8 in this area
141 Total Sales
229 Reading Ave Reading, PA 19607
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,910
Sq Ft
5,663
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of August 2024Charming Stone Cape Cod in Governor Mifflin School District. Bright and Cozy living room with tons of natural light, stone fireplace, and hardwood floors. Adjoining formal dining room, great for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen offers granite counter tops, unique tile back splash, and double wall oven range. Sitting area/ den with exposed stone and French door for access to the side porch. Main floor master bedroom with full bath and plenty of closet space. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. Partially finished basement for extra living space, unfinished part with laundry, work bench, and storage. Outback is a private fenced yard with deck and concrete patio. Perfect for enjoying the warmer weather. This home is move in ready and to cute to last!!
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$1,430
Year Built
1941
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Property Type: Residential
- Structure Type: Detached
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- New Construction: No
- Story List: Main, Upper 1
- Federal Flood Zone: No
- Year Built: 1941
- Remarks Public: Charming Stone Cape Cod in Governor Mifflin School District. Bright and Cozy living room with tons of natural light, stone fireplace, and hardwood floors. Adjoining formal dining room, great for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen offers granite counter tops, unique tile back splash, and double wall oven range. Sitting area/ den with exposed stone and French door for access to the side porch. Main floor master bedroom with full bath and plenty of closet space. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. Partially finished basement for extra living space, unfinished part with laundry, work bench, and storage. Outback is a private fenced yard with deck and concrete patio. Perfect for enjoying the warmer weather. This home is move in ready and to cute to last!!
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
Interior Features
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Stone
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Levels Count: 2
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Type: Full
- Total Sq Ft: 1910
- Living Area Sq Ft: 1910
- Price Per Sq Ft: 115.13
- Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1910
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Street Number Modifier: 229
Beds/Baths
- Bedrooms: 3
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
- Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
- Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
Exterior Features
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
- Water Access: No
- Waterfront: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Tidal Water: No
- Water View: No
Garage/Parking
- Garage: No
- Type Of Parking: On Street
Utilities
- Central Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
- 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: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
- School District Key: 300200397317
- School District Source: Listing Agent
Green Features
- Clean Green Assessed: No
Lot Info
- Improvement Assessed Value: 56200.00
- Land Assessed Value: 32300.00
- Land Use Code: 113
- Lot Size Acres: 0.13
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
- Year Assessed: 2019
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Rental Info
- Vacation Rental: No
Tax Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: 1564967
- School Tax: 2487.00
- Tax Annual Amount: 3796.00
- Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4396-20-70-6147
- Tax Lot: 6147
- Tax Page Number: 1
- Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1910
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Tax Year: 2018
- Close Date: 07/31/2019
MLS Schools
- School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 5, 2024
Closed on
Aug 30, 2024
Sold by
Nelson Andrew Robert and Nelson Casey M
Bought by
Hawkins Kyle
Seller's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Jones
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$339,900
Views
332
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.94%
Original Mortgage
$288,915
Outstanding Balance
$287,154
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$43,557
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 29, 2019
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Heinly Tiffany C
Bought by
Nelson Andrew Robert and Nelson Casey Marie
Seller's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$226,500
Sold Price
$219,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,600
-2.91%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$213,303
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 22, 2017
Sold by
Taylor Jennifer L and Heinly Tiffany C
Bought by
Heinly Tiffany C
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 14, 2015
Closed on
Oct 2, 2015
Sold by
Ostrowski Frederick E and Ostrowski Sharon L
Bought by
Taylor Jennifer L and Heinly Tiffany C
Seller's Agent
Jodi Brick
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$187,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$183,612
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 1995
Bought by
Ostrowski Frederick E and Ostrowski Sharon L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $339,900 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $219,900 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $59,738 | None Available | |
| Deed | $187,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $95,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $288,915 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $213,303 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $183,612 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | Stand Alone Second |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2024 08/30/24 | Sold | $339,900 | 0.0% | $178 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2024 07/09/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/05/2024 07/05/24 | For Sale | $339,900 | +54.6% | $178 / Sq Ft |
| 07/31/2019 07/31/19 | Sold | $219,900 | 0.0% | $115 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2019 06/07/19 | Off Market | $219,900 | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2019 06/06/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/09/2019 05/09/19 | Price Changed | $219,900 | -2.9% | $115 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2019 05/03/19 | Price Changed | $226,500 | -1.3% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2019 04/29/19 | Price Changed | $229,500 | +1.3% | $120 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2019 04/29/19 | For Sale | $226,500 | +21.1% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 10/02/2015 10/02/15 | Sold | $187,000 | +1.1% | $98 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2015 07/25/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2015 07/16/15 | Price Changed | $185,000 | -2.1% | $97 / Sq Ft |
| 05/14/2015 05/14/15 | For Sale | $189,000 | -- | $99 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,430 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2024 | $4,034 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2023 | $3,929 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2022 | $3,885 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2021 | $3,841 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2020 | $3,841 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2019 | $3,796 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2018 | $3,752 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2017 | $3,683 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2016 | $1,259 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2015 | $1,259 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
| 2014 | $1,150 | $88,500 | $32,300 | $56,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Nancy Jones
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 207-3174
4 in this area
92 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 529-9521
148 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2015
Jodi Brick
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(484) 678-5325
2 in this area
67 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Nelson Oswald
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(484) 678-5325
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK340172
APN: 77-4396-20-70-6147
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