NOT LISTED FOR SALE

247 W Elm St Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $200,874 - $387,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2019

Last sale price $131,300 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,486/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2019

"It might be your everything and beyond"...classic brick Semi in the heart of Shillington. Super kitchen with granite counter top, tiled back-splash, open 1st floor plan with hard wood floors. All private bedrooms, tiled modern bath. Relax on your quiet porch and watch the world go by, and still it is within walking distance to restaurants, businesses and bus service. No homes across the street, and lots of potential for oodles of off street parking. This is in A-1 condition, and could be your everything....and beyond...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bradley Bentz

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 01/18/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Kubovcsak

Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty License #AB065808

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shillington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-59-8683

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,775

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Remarks Public: "It might be your everything and beyond"...classic brick Semi in the heart of Shillington. Super kitchen with granite counter top, tiled back-splash, open 1st floor plan with hard wood floors. All private bedrooms, tiled modern bath. Relax on your quiet porch and watch the world go by, and still it is within walking distance to restaurants, businesses and bus service. No homes across the street, and lots of potential for oodles of off street parking. This is in A-1 condition, and could be your everything....and beyond...
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1120
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1120
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 117.23
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 247

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1563407
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2775.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-59-8683
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 04/30/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2019
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Gallen Michael J and Gallen Michele
Bought by
Burgos Figueroa Dominique J and Mateo Ariel M
Seller's Agent
Bradley Bentz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gary Kubovcsak
Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$131,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,600
-2.67%
Current Estimated Value
$254,469

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,169
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.96%
Original Mortgage
$5,252
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2008
Sold by
Bieber Harold W and Bieber Lois F
Bought by
Gallen Michael J and Gallen Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burgos Figueroa Dominique J $131,300 Regal Abstract
Gallen Michael J $108,000 Conestoga Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burgos-Figueroa Dominique J $5,149
Closed Burgos Figueroa Dominique S $5,875
Closed Burgos Figueroa Dominique J $5,252
Open Burgos Figueroa Dominique J $128,921
Previous Owner Gallen Michael J $86,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $131,300 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
03/12/2019 03/12/19 Price Changed $131,300 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
03/11/2019 03/11/19 Off Market $131,300 -- --
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2019 03/05/19 Price Changed $129,900 -3.7% $116 / Sq Ft
01/18/2019 01/18/19 For Sale $134,900 -- $120 / 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 $1,045 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2024 $2,949 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2023 $2,872 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2022 $2,840 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2021 $2,808 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2020 $2,808 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2019 $2,775 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2018 $2,743 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2017 $2,692 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2016 $920 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2015 $920 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
2014 $841 $64,700 $25,500 $39,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bradley Bentz

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Bradley Bentz

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Gary Kubovcsak

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Gary Kubovcsak

    Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty

    (610) 698-2531

    1 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Gary Kubovcsak
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK248204

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-07-59-8683

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

247 W Elm St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 247 W Elm St, Reading, PA 19607 since 18 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $254,469, approximately $227 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 247 W Elm St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cumru Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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