NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2517 Penn Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Lawn Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $204,000 - $225,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,209 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2021

Last sale price $130,000 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,301/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Berks County Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

3 bedroom 1 bath Semi in Spring Township. Wilson School District, large open concept living room, tile kitchen, large upstairs bedrooms, quiet rear yard with paver patio and off-street parking. Conveniently located within walking distance to Wilson High School, shopping, and entertainment.

Last Listed By

Alexander Smith

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #RS328881 Listed on: 05/17/2021

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,663

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,209 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3733
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-12-86-3733

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,663

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: 3 bedroom 1 bath Semi in Spring Township. Wilson School District, large open concept living room, tile kitchen, large upstairs bedrooms, quiet rear yard with paver patio and off-street parking. Conveniently located within walking distance to Wilson High School, shopping, and entertainment.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1209
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1209
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 103.39
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1209
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2517

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: Frame, Masonry
  • 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, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 41700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 27700.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: PENN AVE MIXED USE

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1585922
  • School Tax: 1822.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2663.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-12-86-3733
  • Tax Lot: 3733
  • Tax Page Number: 20
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1209
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 07/21/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2022
Sold by
Jorge Alvarez
Bought by
Jimenez Jacinto and Jimenez Gloria Esther
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$212,993

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,102
Outstanding Balance
$151,428
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$62,859

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2021
Closed on
Jul 21, 2021
Sold by
Gobright John G
Bought by
Alvarez Jorge and Alvarez Emma
Seller's Agent
Alexander Smith
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Ben Grande
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.10%
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2009
Sold by
Gobright John G and Gobright Donna M
Bought by
Gobright John G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2003
Sold by
Gobright John G and Gobright Donna M
Bought by
Gobright John G and Gobright Donna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2001
Sold by
Gobright John and Gobright Lisa
Bought by
Gobright John G and Myers Donna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
6.86%

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
Jimenez Jacinto $160,000 --
Alvarez Jorge $130,000 None Available
Gobright John G -- None Available
Gobright John G -- --
Gobright John G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jimenez Jacinto $157,102
Previous Owner Alvarez Jorge $118,500
Previous Owner Gobright John G $75,000
Previous Owner Gobright John G $25,000
Previous Owner Gobright John G $81,000
Previous Owner Gobright John G $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Sold $130,000 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Off Market $130,000 -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $125,000 -- $103 / 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 $1,435 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2024 $2,969 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2023 $2,829 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2022 $2,760 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2021 $2,663 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2020 $2,663 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2019 $2,587 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2018 $2,565 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2017 $2,521 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2016 $927 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2015 $927 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
2014 $927 $69,400 $27,700 $41,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alexander Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Alexander Smith

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 334-7378

    2 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Alexander Smith
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  • Ben Grande

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ben Grande

    Springer Realty Group

    (610) 780-2857

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Ben Grande
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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK377790

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-12-86-3733

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Lawn

2517 Penn Ave, Reading, PA

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This home is located at 2517 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 17 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $212,993, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 2517 Penn Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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