NOT LISTED FOR SALE

305 Bard Ave Reading, PA 19608

Spring Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $451,567 - $507,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,020 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2021

Last sale price $350,000 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,704/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of August 2021

This house is centrally located, yet in a quiet neighborhood, minutes away from highways and shopping. Elementary and middle schools within walking distance, as well as Spring Towne Shopping Center. Enjoy shaded front porch in front in am and deck in pm. Back yard is flat and spacious, yet not too big and easy to maintain. Nice breakfast nook where you can relax with the morning rays. Second floor landing offers sitting area, where you can enjoy a good read. Upon entering the master suite you'll find space for a home office or nursery. Basement offers ample space for kids and teenagers to play and hang out. In spring you will be delighted by blossoming trees and in fall by changing foliage. Quiet walking trails and playground close by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Wolf

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS271731 Listed on: 05/20/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Creighton Stringer

Pagoda Realty License #RM425777

Pagoda Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,173

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 161 x 85
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Level Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Active Radon Mitigation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Drain

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Playground
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cornwall Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1172
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-19-61-1172

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,173

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, dryer, fridge & freezer in garage, curtains, rotary ironer, microwave
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator in kitchen, stove, all ceiling light fixtures, blinds, shelves in shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-05-20
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This house is centrally located, yet in a quiet neighborhood, minutes away from highways and shopping. Elementary and middle schools within walking distance, as well as Spring Towne Shopping Center. Enjoy shaded front porch in front in am and deck in pm. Back yard is flat and spacious, yet not too big and easy to maintain. Nice breakfast nook where you can relax with the morning rays. Second floor landing offers sitting area, where you can enjoy a good read. Upon entering the master suite you'll find space for a home office or nursery. Basement offers ample space for kids and teenagers to play and hang out. In spring you will be delighted by blossoming trees and in fall by changing foliage. Quiet walking trails and playground close by.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, High, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Active Radon Mitigation
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Drain
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3020
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3020
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 104.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3020
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 305

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched, Shingle
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • 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, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 132800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28100.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 161 X 85
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11761.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1572556
  • School Tax: 4225.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6173.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-19-61-1172
  • Tax Lot: 1172
  • Tax Page Number: 4
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3020
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/02/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Tzafaras Penelope
Bought by
Reno Joseph P and Reno Arden N
Seller's Agent
Matt Wolf
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
11.15%
Current Estimated Value
$453,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2007
Sold by
Tzafaras Nikolaos and Tzafaras Penelope
Bought by
Tzafaras Penelope

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,400
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Reno Joseph P $350,000 Safeguard Prop Transfer Inc
Tzafaras Penelope -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reno Joseph P $301,520
Previous Owner Tzafaras Penelope $83,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Sold $350,000 +11.1% $116 / Sq Ft
05/22/2021 05/22/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $314,900 -- $104 / 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 $2,824 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2024 $6,884 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2023 $6,559 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2022 $6,399 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2021 $6,173 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2020 $6,173 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2019 $5,998 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2018 $5,946 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2017 $5,846 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2016 $1,844 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2015 $1,844 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
2014 $1,844 $160,900 $28,100 $132,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Wolf

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Matt Wolf

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-3844

    22 in this area

    453 Total Sales

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  • Creighton Stringer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Creighton Stringer

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 529-9624

    5 in this area

    143 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK377580

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-19-61-1172

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608 Spring Township

305 Bard Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 305 Bard Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 20 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $479,892, approximately $158 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 305 Bard Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, Wilson Southern Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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