NOT LISTED FOR SALE

273 W Buttonwood St Reading, PA 19601

Sixth Ward Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $118,519 - $133,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,396 Sq Ft
$91/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2023

Last sale price $100,000 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $738/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bay Window

About This Home

As of July 2023

BACK ON THE MARKET, BUYER CHANGED THEIR MIND. ACCEPTING OFFERS UP UNTIL 7PM ON 5/25. Investor Alert!! Cash only. Home needs extensive work. Lots of potential! Located near the Buttonwood Street Bridge and a gateway to the city. Upon approaching the home, you will notice the covered front porch where you can watch the world pass by. As you enter the home through the vestibule, a large Living Room awaits you that is centered by a lovely decorative brick fireplace. This leads into a formal Dining Room that features a bay window - great place to entertain! A kitchen and a Mud Room fill out the first floor. Upstairs you will find three Bedrooms and a full Bath, and two more Bedrooms are included on the third floor. A full basement exists with outside access through a door into a common passage way. A small yard separates the house from the detached garage. This is an estate, and is being sold in "As Is" condition, buyer is responsible for cleaning the home out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel O'Brien

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS195548L Listed on: 05/16/2023

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Marjorie DeJesus

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $975

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Building Winterized
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4102
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-5307-72-42-4102

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$975

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All contents of home
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1396
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1396
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 60.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1396
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 273

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • 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
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 400.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 975.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-5307-72-42-4102
  • Tax Lot: 4102
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1396
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/28/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2023
Closed on
Jul 31, 2023
Sold by
Howard Karen
Bought by
Habitat For Humanity Of Berks County Inc
Seller's Agent
Daniel O'Brien
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Marjorie DeJesus
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
17.65%
Views
232
Current Estimated Value
$126,630

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,630
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.02%
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
Habitat For Humanity Of Berks County Inc $100,000 None Listed On Document
Howard Karen -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $100,000 0.0% $72 / Sq Ft
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2023 06/03/23 Off Market $100,000 -- --
05/23/2023 05/23/23 For Sale $85,000 -15.0% $61 / Sq Ft
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 Off Market $100,000 -- --
05/16/2023 05/16/23 For Sale $85,000 -- $61 / 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 $605 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2024 $990 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2023 $975 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2022 $975 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2021 $975 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2020 $965 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2019 $965 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2018 $965 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2017 $959 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2016 $548 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2015 $548 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
2014 $504 $22,300 $4,900 $17,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daniel O'Brien

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Daniel O'Brien

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-0271

    1 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Daniel O'Brien
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  • Marjorie DeJesus

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Marjorie DeJesus

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 468-3062

    8 in this area

    309 Total Sales

    Marjorie DeJesus
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2030058

Bright MLS

APN: 06-5307-72-42-4102

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Sixth Ward

273 W Buttonwood St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 273 W Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19601 since 16 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $126,630, approximately $90 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 273 W Buttonwood St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Lauer's Park Elementary School, Southwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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