NOT LISTED FOR SALE

308 Madison Ave Reading, PA 19601

Reading City Center Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $79,208 - $117,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,004 Sq Ft
$95/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 12, 2012

Last sale price $7,500 $7 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1,174% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $543 / mo

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2012

Handy Man special. This home needs work but is priced accordingly. Don't miss this great buy. Could make a economical home or rental. Owner is a licensed PA real estate agent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Stauffer

(610) 372-0212 urestrive212@gmail.com United Real Estate Strive 212 Listed on: 01/20/2012

United Real Estate Strive 212

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Stauffer

(610) 372-0212 urestrive212@gmail.com United Real Estate Strive 212 Listed on: 01/20/2012

United Real Estate Strive 212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,004 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5004
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-5307-75-72-5004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1004
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1004
  • Net Sq Ft: 1004.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 7.87
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1004
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 16900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 6600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 18*60
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1445096
  • Tax Annual Amount: 887.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-5307-75-72-5004
  • Tax Lot: 5004
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2012
Closed on
Mar 8, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Matthew Stauffer
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Stauffer
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$8,900
Sold Price
$7,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-15.73%
Current Estimated Value
$95,552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$13,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,405
Interest Rate
7.09%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$7,500 None Available
$13,000 None Available
$89,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $13,000
Previous Owner $85,405
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/12/2012 03/12/12 Sold $7,500 -5.1% $7 / Sq Ft
02/16/2012 02/16/12 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2012 02/13/12 Price Changed $7,900 -11.2% $8 / Sq Ft
01/20/2012 01/20/12 For Sale $8,900 -- $9 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $319 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2025 $307 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2024 $502 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2023 $494 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2022 $494 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2021 $494 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2020 $489 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2019 $489 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2018 $489 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2017 $486 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2016 $278 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2015 $278 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
2014 $255 $11,300 $3,400 $7,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Stauffer

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Matthew Stauffer

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 269-6612

    24 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003819506

Bright MLS

APN: 07-5307-75-72-5004

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Reading City Center

308 Madison Ave, Reading, PA

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