NOT LISTED FOR SALE

241 Melrose Ave Reading, PA 19606

Pennside Area

Estimated Value: $149,000 - $186,940

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,192 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 24, 2020

Last sale price $100,000 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,056 / mo

252 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2020

Move right in to this well maintained 1.5 story, 2 bedroom home located on a flat, corner lot. This great home features a spacious living room with newer Pergo flooring, crown molding, and ceiling fan. The kitchen has lots of cabinets, brand new stainless steel range and hood, tile flooring, and a pretty tile backsplash, as well as plenty of storage in the hallway closets off the kitchen. You will also find a formal dining room which will easily accommodate mealtime. At the back of the home is a sitting room, with available laundry hook-up, leading into the first floor bedroom with its own remodeled powder room and ample closet space. An upgraded full bathroom with new flooring, new toilet, and new vanity completes the first floor. The second floor has additional storage and a nice sized, freshly painted second bedroom. You will also find a nicely sized yard and off-street parking. So call today for your private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loretta Leibert

(610) 372-3200 lorettaleibert@gmail.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB067626 Listed on: 06/21/2019

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Co-Listed By

Sandy Plenderleith

(610) 372-3200 splenderleith@homesale.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Melniczek

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

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,192 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5078
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-5327-14-33-5078

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1948
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1192
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1192
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 92.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1192
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1853.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2617.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5327-14-33-5078
  • Tax Lot: 5078
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2019
Closed on
Apr 24, 2020
Sold by
Mercadante Rita M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Loretta Leibert
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Paul Melniczek
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$127,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-21.26%
Current Estimated Value
$176,485

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Outstanding Balance
$86,545
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$89,941

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Gibbons David L and Gibbons Phyllis P
Bought by
Mercadante Rita M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2003
Sold by
Gibbons David I
Bought by
Gibbons David I and Gibbons Phyllis P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.59%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Reading, PA

  • Ivonn Reyes Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    Ivonn Reyes

    Responds Quickly

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 642-1605

    141 Total Sales

    5 in Pennside

    $95K - $240K Price Range

    Ivonn Reyes
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  • Ed Freeman Real Estate Agent - BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    Ed Freeman

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (484) 755-6071

    89 Total Sales

    2 in Pennside

    $242K - $265K Price Range

    Ed Freeman
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  • Cindy Borelli Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    Cindy Borelli

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (484) 878-4272

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Pennside

    $236,000 Price

    Cindy Borelli
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  • Doug Metcalfe Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Doug Metcalfe

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (215) 593-2313

    10 Total Sales

    1 in Pennside

    $316,000 Price

    Doug Metcalfe
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  • Chris Hennessy Real Estate Agent - Innovate Real Estate

    Chris Hennessy

    Innovate Real Estate

    (267) 692-4432

    154 Total Sales

    1 in Pennside

    $245,000 Price

    Chris Hennessy
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  • Jerry Buffa Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Jerry Buffa

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 878-3654

    153 Total Sales

    2 in Pennside

    $170K - $230K Price Range

    Jerry Buffa
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100,000 Regal Abstract
Mercadante Rita M $60,000 None Available
Gibbons David I -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $8,403
Open Caral Christopher $98,188
Previous Owner Gibbons David I $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2020 04/24/20 Sold $100,000 -9.1% $84 / Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Price Changed $110,000 -4.3% $92 / Sq Ft
09/12/2019 09/12/19 Price Changed $114,900 -4.3% $96 / Sq Ft
08/07/2019 08/07/19 Price Changed $120,000 -5.5% $101 / Sq Ft
06/21/2019 06/21/19 For Sale $127,000 -- $107 / 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 $1,047 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2025 $1,000 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2024 $2,938 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2023 $2,839 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2022 $2,749 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2021 $2,692 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2020 $2,617 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2019 $2,535 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2018 $2,508 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2017 $2,434 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2016 $679 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2015 $679 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
2014 $645 $45,200 $19,500 $25,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Loretta Leibert Real Estate Agent - BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Loretta Leibert

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (215) 514-4872

    382 Total Sales

    Loretta Leibert
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  • SP

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Sandy Plenderleith

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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  • Paul Melniczek Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Paul Melniczek

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 763-4459

    6 Total Sales

    Paul Melniczek
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK343618

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5327-14-33-5078

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606

241 Melrose Ave, Reading, PA

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