NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 W Lancaster Ave Reading, PA 19611

Studio
3 Baths
4,267 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 18, 2020

Last sale price $360,000 $84 Per Sq Ft

243 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Downtown Location
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of May 2020

Excellent 5 unit Investment opportunity on a highly visible corner lot in the borough of Shillington. Relocate, or start a new business in the main level office space with road frontage on Lancaster Ave. There is approximately 1034 sq. ft. of immediately available office space, consisting of a 20 x 28 main level office room & additional office/storage room and bath in the lower level. The main building also has 2 residential apartments, 1 on the main level & 1 on the 2nd and 3rd floors. There is a 2nd detached building that includes 2 apartments and 5 garages renting @ $75 each. The units are separately metered for heat, hot water and electric. Recent upgrades include roof, vinyl siding, some replacement windows. The units are clean and modern with updated kitchens & bathrooms. This building is ideal for a commercial owner occupant who wants to generate additional income, or buy for an investment with an 11% return. The commercial space is vacant and available for immediate occupancy, all 4 residential units are occupied.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Shanaman

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS182255L Listed on: 07/09/2019

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Randy Weidner

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-196634-L

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Ortiz

(888) 397-7352 pa.broker@exprealty.net EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,113

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Downtown Location

Parking

  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Converted Dwelling
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for real estate taxes, water, sewer, insurance, gas, electricity, trash collection
  • Tax Lot 5987
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-58-5987

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4 Units

Building Details

  • 1 Vacant Unit
  • Income includes apartment rentals, professional offices
  • Operating Expense $12,307
  • Net Operating Income $43,601

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,113

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Converted Dwelling
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 4267
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4267
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 102.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3751
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 516
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 516
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, On Street, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 382.00
  • Gas Avg Month: 89.83
  • Gas Prev12 Months: 1078.00
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Previous Twelve Months: 2962.00
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 81700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 37500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Zoning: COM

Rental Info

  • Existing Lease Type: Long Term, Month To Month
  • Owner Pays: Taxes - Real Estate, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Gas, Electricity, Trash Collection
  • Total Actual Rent: 55908.00
  • Units Leased Count: 5
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1563265
  • School Tax: 3350.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5113.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-58-5987
  • Tax Lot: 5987
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Vacant: 1
  • Gross Income: 55908.00
  • Income Includes: Apartment Rentals, Professional Offices
  • Operating Expense: 12307.00

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/18/2020 05/18/20 Sold $360,000 -6.5% $84 / Sq Ft
03/08/2020 03/08/20 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Price Changed $385,000 -3.7% $90 / Sq Ft
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Price Changed $399,900 -10.9% $94 / Sq Ft
07/09/2019 07/09/19 For Sale $449,000 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK344532

Bright MLS
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