26 S 6th Ave Reading, PA 19611
Estimated Value: $179,000 - $205,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,134
Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Victorian Architecture
- Attic
- Stained Glass
- West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
- No HOA
- Porch
About This Home
As of August 2012Cute Victorian style home located only 1 block from all the trendy shops & restaurants on Penn Ave. Only 2 blocks from Rdg Hospital. Home has many of the original features still intact including a clawfoot tub & glass towel bar. Home has a large LR w/new replacement windows in front, DR, remodeled kitchen done in a way that kept original cabinet & cast iron sink, 3BR's on 2nd flr & a quaint bath that looks like one at a bed & breakfast. Attic has a finished room if you add heat you could have a 4th BR. The covered front porch has original woodwork. The rear yard has off-street parking. A whole house fan is in the kitchen. This home is in the "Elm Street" priority area and this row of homes have already been repainted & is proposed to get new sidewalks, grass median & spots for trees & plantings in 2012-2013. Living within the "Elm Street" area allows owners to apply for grants up to $2,500 for private property improvement! What a great place to live and make this home yours.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 06/10/2012
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 1 Open Parking Space
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,134 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Stained Glass
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Schools
- Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 6061
- Assessor Parcel Number 93-5307-17-10-6061
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 10, 2012
Closed on
Aug 31, 2012
Sold by
Engle Carl R
Bought by
Wealand Eric A
Seller's Agent
Judith Ciervo
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Jack Evans
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-11.11%
Total Days on Market
21
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,682
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Original Mortgage
$64,000
Outstanding Balance
$44,966
Interest Rate
3.52%
Estimated Equity
$145,709
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealand Eric A | $80,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Wealand Eric A | $64,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2012 08/31/12 | Sold | $80,000 | -11.1% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2012 07/01/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2012 06/10/12 | For Sale | $90,000 | -- | $79 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,203 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2024 | $2,940 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2023 | $1,952 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2022 | $2,729 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2021 | $2,682 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2020 | $2,604 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2019 | $2,550 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2018 | $2,478 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2017 | $2,423 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2016 | $781 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2015 | $781 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
| 2014 | $755 | $53,200 | $17,000 | $36,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Judith Ciervo
Seller's Agent in 2012
Judith Ciervo
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(610) 468-1981
-
Jack Evans
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Jack Evans
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 406-7496
1 in this area
48 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003994894
APN: 93-5307-17-10-6061
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