$200,000
SOLD OCT 4, 2024

303 S 3rd Ave Reading, PA 19611

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-

About This Home

As of February 2025

Location-Location-Location! Nestled in the heart of West Reading, this charming brick home is just a short stroll from the hospital and the vibrant Penn Ave. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors and a classic layout, this home is ready for your personal touch. With a bit of TLC, paint, and elbow grease, it will truly shine. Enjoy the tranquility of your private backyard oasis. Plus, the brand-new gas furnace ensures high efficiency and peace of mind. The finished basement, complete with a full bathroom, offers additional space for entertaining. Make this delightful home yours today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renee Zohner

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS339052 Listed on: 09/06/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Ovalle

Saunders Real Estate License #RS366976

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,452

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,104 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2769
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-38-2769

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,452

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Location-Location-Location! Nestled in the heart of West Reading, this charming brick home is just a short stroll from the hospital and the vibrant Penn Ave. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors and a classic layout, this home is ready for your personal touch. With a bit of TLC, paint, and elbow grease, it will truly shine. Enjoy the tranquility of your private backyard oasis. Plus, the brand-new gas furnace ensures high efficiency and peace of mind. The finished basement, complete with a full bathroom, offers additional space for entertaining. Make this delightful home yours today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1104
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1104
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 198.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1104
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 303

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2131.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3452.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-38-2769
  • Tax Lot: 2769
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1104
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 10/04/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Waltman Enterprise Llc
Bought by
X & S Family Llc
Seller's Agent
Pamela S. Beissel
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Yulin Fang
RE/MAX Central - Blue Bell
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
4.04%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$253,677

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2024
Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Swisher Carol J
Bought by
Waltman Enterprise Llc
Seller's Agent
Renee Zohner
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joel Ovalle
Saunders Real Estate
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-14.89%
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
92.69%
Original Mortgage
$186,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2003
Sold by
Grubb Earl and Grubb Eleanor
Bought by
Swisher Carol J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $260,000 Camelot Abstract
Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $186,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Sold $260,000 +4.0% $236 / Sq Ft
02/09/2025 02/09/25 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $249,900 +25.0% $226 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Sold $200,000 -8.7% $181 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Off Market $219,000 -- --
09/14/2024 09/14/24 Price Changed $219,000 -6.8% $198 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Sale $235,000 -- $213 / 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 $1,393 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2024 $3,405 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2023 $2,260 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2022 $3,160 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2021 $3,105 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2020 $3,015 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2019 $2,952 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2018 $2,869 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2017 $2,805 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2016 $904 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2015 $904 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
2014 $874 $61,600 $17,000 $44,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2047982

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-38-2769