NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 W Douglass St Reading, PA 19601

Greenwich Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $179,578 - $248,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,164 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2020

Last sale price $115,000 $53 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,266/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of January 2020

This home is located at 242 W Douglass St, Reading, PA 19601 since 22 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $212,395, approximately $98 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 242 W Douglass St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annie Aponte

eRealty Advisors, Inc License #RS322611 Listed on: 10/22/2019

eRealty Advisors, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Aponte

eRealty Advisors, Inc License #RS322611 Listed on: 10/22/2019

eRealty Advisors, Inc

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,164 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5575
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-56-44-5575

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,125

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: RANGE & REFRIGERATOR
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 10
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2164
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2164
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 55.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2164
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 242

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Spa: No
  • 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: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 39500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9600.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Green Remarks: 5 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms New Kitchen, Floors First Dloor Laundry Room New Gas Heat, Plumbing, Electric New Roof on the 3rd Fl Freshly Painted

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1456441
  • School Tax: 880.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2125.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-5307-56-44-5575
  • Tax Lot: 5575
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2164
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 01/10/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2019
Closed on
Jan 10, 2020
Sold by
Diamond Property Pro Inc
Bought by
Guzman Christopher L
Seller's Agent
Annie Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Annie Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.09%
Current Estimated Value
$212,395

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,395
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.51%
Original Mortgage
$111,550
Outstanding Balance
$98,980
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$113,415

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Tinoco Hermenejildo
Bought by
Diamond Property Pro Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,500
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2011
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Tinoco Hermenejildo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2010
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2008
Sold by
Ohlinger Ruth
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guzman Christopher L $115,000 Signature Abstract
Diamond Property Pro Inc $24,000 None Available
Tinoco Hermenejildo $11,250 None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Citimortgage Inc $1,700 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guzman Christopher L $111,550
Previous Owner Diamond Property Pro Inc $28,000
Previous Owner Diamond Property Pro Inc $38,000
Previous Owner Diamond Property Pro Inc $36,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Sold $115,000 -4.1% $53 / Sq Ft
12/01/2019 12/01/19 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2019 11/22/19 For Sale $119,900 0.0% $55 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Price Changed $119,900 -0.1% $55 / Sq Ft
10/22/2019 10/22/19 For Sale $120,000 -- $55 / 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 $1,333 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2024 $2,180 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2023 $2,146 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2022 $2,146 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2021 $2,146 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2020 $2,125 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2019 $2,125 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2018 $2,125 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2017 $2,111 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2016 $1,206 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2015 $1,206 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
2014 $1,110 $49,100 $9,600 $39,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Annie Aponte

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Annie Aponte

    eRealty Advisors, Inc

    (610) 587-7657

    9 in this area

    151 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK349726

Bright MLS

APN: 15-5307-56-44-5575

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Greenwich

242 W Douglass St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 242 W Douglass St, Reading, PA 19601 since 22 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $212,395, approximately $98 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 242 W Douglass St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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