NOT LISTED FOR SALE

240 Gernant Ave Reading, PA 19608

Sinking Spring Area

Estimated Value: $320,000 - $344,867

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,034 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 21, 2023

Last sale price $285,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,984 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2023

Split Level home in Wilson School District features Living Room w/ wood burning Fireplace, Dining Room and Kitchen on Main floor; upper level has 3 Bedrooms and full Bath; lower Level Family Room w/ half Bath and sliders to covered Patio and fenced back yard with Shed. Other features include basement, 1 car attached Garage, Central Air, Gas Heat and hardwood under carpets in Living Room, Dining Room and Bedrooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Brick

(610) 372-3200 jodi@jodibrick.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS286148 Listed on: 11/10/2023

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Borelli

(610) 898-1441 frontdesk1110@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS353803

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4020
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-10-37-4020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,124

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Hot Tub, Washer & Dryer
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Shed, Workbench and metal cabinets in basement.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-11-10
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2034
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2034
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 176.09
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1698
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 336
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 336
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, 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
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3256.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5124.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-10-37-4020
  • Tax Lot: 4020
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2023
Closed on
Dec 21, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jodi Brick
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Borelli
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.68%
Views
199
Current Estimated Value
$332,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,217
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
0.0744%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2017
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karen Burnish
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pete Heim
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$153,750
Interest Rate
0.0389%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1961
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$285,000 Wyomissing Abstract
$205,000 --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $262,000
Closed $256,500
Previous Owner $153,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/21/2023 12/21/23 Sold $285,000 -4.7% $140 / Sq Ft
11/18/2023 11/18/23 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2023 11/10/23 For Sale $299,000 +45.9% $147 / Sq Ft
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $205,000 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Off Market $205,000 -- --
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2017 07/24/17 For Sale $199,900 -2.5% $118 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Off Market $205,000 -- --
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Price Changed $199,900 -4.8% $118 / Sq Ft
06/16/2017 06/16/17 For Sale $209,900 -- $124 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $2,088 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2025 $2,023 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2024 $5,297 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2023 $5,125 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2022 $4,996 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2021 $4,804 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2020 $4,804 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2019 $4,731 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2018 $4,650 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2017 $4,579 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2016 $1,669 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2015 $1,636 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
2014 $1,636 $113,600 $35,700 $77,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Brick

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jodi Brick

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (484) 678-5325

    68 Total Sales

    Jodi Brick
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Cindy Borelli

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 507-8996

    54 Total Sales

    Cindy Borelli
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  • Karen Burnish

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Karen Burnish

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 823-3819

    23 Total Sales

    Karen Burnish
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  • Pete Heim

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Pete Heim

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 745-3378

    193 Total Sales

    Pete Heim
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2036370

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-10-37-4020

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

240 Gernant Ave, Reading, PA

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