$92,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2017

235 Friedensburg Rd Reading, PA 19606

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,184 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$78 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Stained Glass
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Porch

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to this Craftsman 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home in Mt. Penn. Original woodwork and beautiful stained glass plus great curb appeal make this home a one of a kind treasure. Enter the home into a very spacious living room with fireplace, huge dining room, hardwood flooring under carpet, updated kitchen and half bath complete the main level. Newer flooring and freshly painted. Second level has 3 nice size bedrooms with closets and full bath. Basement is a walkout and could be finished. Attic is floored and adds plenty of storage. Detached one car garage. Level back yard for entertaining and an awesome front porch for just relaxing on those summer days. Close to shopping, local dining, pool, schools and major highways. Don' t miss your chance to see this home! Call today to schedule your showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victoria Commender

Century 21 Gold License #RS290022 Listed on: 04/28/2017

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Phil Macaronis

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS122194A

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,184 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Mount Penn Elementary School
  • Antietam Middle Senior
  • Antietam Middle Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4957
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64-5316-08-88-4957

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: 2 Refrigerators, Washer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this Craftsman 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home in Mt. Penn. Original woodwork and beautiful stained glass plus great curb appeal make this home a one of a kind treasure. Enter the home into a very spacious living room with fireplace, huge dining room, hardwood flooring under carpet, updated kitchen and half bath complete the main level. Newer flooring and freshly painted. Second level has 3 nice size bedrooms with closets and full bath. Basement is a walkout and could be finished. Attic is floored and adds plenty of storage. Detached one car garage. Level back yard for entertaining and an awesome front porch for just relaxing on those summer days. Close to shopping, local dining, pool, schools and major highways. Don' t miss your chance to see this home! Call today to schedule your showing.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1184
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1184
  • Net Sq Ft: 1184.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 80.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1184
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 235

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: Street, Shared Driveway
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: ANTIETAM
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PENN
  • Middle School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PENN
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 115
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3681.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 64-5316-08-88-4957
  • Tax Lot: 4957
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 08/11/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2024
Closed on
Oct 24, 2024
Sold by
Richards Michael M
Bought by
Pa Real Estate Experts Llc
Seller's Agent
Phil Macaronis
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Fabian
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.7%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
67.28%
Original Mortgage
$244,500
Outstanding Balance
$83,186
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$187,791

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2017
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Commender Victoria Lynn
Bought by
Richards Michael M
Seller's Agent
Victoria Commender
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Phil Macaronis
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$92,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-15.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.58%
Original Mortgage
$71,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2015
Sold by
Calabria William R
Bought by
Calabria William R and Commender Victoria Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1975
Bought by
Calabria William R and Calabria Helen
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $190,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $92,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $244,500 Construction
Previous Owner $71,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $279,900 +47.3% $179 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Sold $190,000 +2.7% $160 / Sq Ft
10/06/2024 10/06/24 Off Market $185,000 -- --
10/05/2024 10/05/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 For Sale $185,000 +101.1% $156 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $92,000 -3.2% $78 / Sq Ft
07/09/2017 07/09/17 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Price Changed $95,000 -4.9% $80 / Sq Ft
06/12/2017 06/12/17 Price Changed $99,900 -3.9% $84 / Sq Ft
05/12/2017 05/12/17 Price Changed $104,000 -4.6% $88 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 For Sale $109,000 -- $92 / 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 $2,100 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2024 $4,566 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2023 $4,406 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2022 $4,111 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2021 $4,027 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2020 $3,899 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2019 $3,804 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2018 $3,765 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2017 $3,591 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2016 $1,207 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2015 $1,207 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
2014 $1,168 $65,700 $19,300 $46,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003263883

Bright MLS

APN: 64-5316-08-88-4957