$300,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2024

261 Skyline Dr Reading, PA 19606

East Reading Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,443 Sq Ft
0.68 Acres

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming mountain home at 261 Skyline Drive, boasting recent updates inside and out. This spacious 4-bed 2-bath property spans 1443 square feet on a generous .68 acre lot. It features a modern interior, a 2-car garage, and a new water pump and septic tank!! Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a private tour.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Miranda

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 04/26/2024

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Ovalle

Saunders Real Estate License #RS366976

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,977

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,443 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4052
  • Assessor Parcel Number 22-5318-04-94-4052

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,977

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-05-15
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming mountain home at 261 Skyline Drive, boasting recent updates inside and out. This spacious 4-bed 2-bath property spans 1443 square feet on a generous .68 acre lot. It features a modern interior, a 2-car garage, and a new water pump and septic tank!! Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a private tour.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1443
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1443
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 214.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1443
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 261

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Mixed
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: OLEY VALLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397314
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 29620.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3055.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3977.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 22-5318-04-94-4052
  • Tax Lot: 4052
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1443
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 08/08/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: OLEY VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Heintz Alexander D
Bought by
Rymarowicz Kyle and Rymarowicz Katelin
Seller's Agent
John Chiarelli
Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Himes
BHHS Fox & Roach-Collegeville
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Views
106
Current Estimated Value
$320,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,017
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.26%
Original Mortgage
$319,113
Outstanding Balance
$318,316
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$1,773

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2024
Closed on
Aug 8, 2024
Sold by
Lucas Earlie
Bought by
Heintz Alexander D and Miller Jenna K
Seller's Agent
Tina Miranda
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Joel Ovalle
Saunders Real Estate
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.91%
Views
119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.27%
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
6.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2023
Closed on
Nov 15, 2023
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Lucas Earlie
Seller's Agent
Tod Slabik
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Graham
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
16.2%
Views
272

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
109.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2023
Sold by
Secretary/Housing & Urban Dev
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2022
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2022
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Developme
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2020
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2004
Sold by
Bernet Daniel L and Bernet Connie M
Bought by
Reider Todd J and Reider Nancy F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,750
Interest Rate
6.02%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $325,000 Trident Land Transfer
Deed $300,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $180,000 Signature Abstract
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $1,972 --
Quit Claim Deed $1,972 Logs Legal Group Llp
Deed -- None Available
Deed $154,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $319,113 FHA
Previous Owner $15,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $291,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $46,035 FHA
Previous Owner $166,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $146,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $325,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Off Market $325,000 -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Sale $325,000 +8.3% $225 / Sq Ft
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Sold $300,000 -2.9% $208 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 For Sale $309,000 0.0% $214 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Price Changed $309,000 -6.1% $214 / Sq Ft
05/16/2024 05/16/24 For Sale $329,000 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
05/11/2024 05/11/24 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Price Changed $329,000 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 For Sale $329,000 +3.1% $228 / Sq Ft
04/27/2024 04/27/24 Off Market $319,000 -- --
11/30/2023 11/30/23 Sold $180,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
08/07/2023 08/07/23 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Off Market $180,000 -- --
07/19/2023 07/19/23 For Sale $154,900 -- $107 / 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 $1,084 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2024 $4,046 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2023 $3,896 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2022 $3,846 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2021 $3,796 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2020 $3,736 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2019 $3,675 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2018 $3,634 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2017 $3,545 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2016 $876 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2015 $876 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
2014 $826 $100,700 $36,800 $63,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Chiarelli

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Chiarelli

    Commonwealth Real Estate LLC

    (610) 378-9900

    4 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    John Chiarelli
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  • Andrew Himes

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Andrew Himes

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (267) 231-8255

    1 in this area

    223 Total Sales

    Andrew Himes
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  • Tina Miranda

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tina Miranda

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 529-5912

    2 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Tina Miranda
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Joel Ovalle

    Saunders Real Estate

    (484) 300-9679

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Joel Ovalle
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  • Tod Slabik

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tod Slabik

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 223-7578

    3 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Tod Slabik
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  • Melissa Graham

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Melissa Graham

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 987-8725

    1 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Melissa Graham
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2042480

Bright MLS

APN: 22-5318-04-94-4052

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 East Reading

261 Skyline Dr, Reading, PA

This home is located at 261 Skyline Dr, Reading, PA 19606 and is currently priced at $300,000, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 261 Skyline Dr is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Oley Valley Elementary School, Oley Valley Middle School, and Oley Valley Senior High School.

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