$300,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2023

308 Reading Ave Reading, PA 19611

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,874 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$160 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.15 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Den

About This Home

As of November 2023

Come see this cozy home in a great location! This home features hardwood floors throughout, 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 Baths, a Den that can be used for an in-home office. Enjoy entertaining in your tree lined backyard. This home is in walking distance to all the local attractions on Penn Ave. Call today to schedule your personal showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Ramos

United Real Estate Strive 212 Listed on: 10/20/2023

United Real Estate Strive 212

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Borelli

Century 21 Gold License #RS227951L

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,874 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement with some natural light

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in

Schools

  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1396
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5307-18-30-1396

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,645

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator
  • Inclusions: Stove
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Come see this cozy home in a great location! This home features hardwood floors throughout, 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 Baths, a Den that can be used for an in-home office. Enjoy entertaining in your tree lined backyard. This home is in walking distance to all the local attractions on Penn Ave. Call today to schedule your personal showing.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1874
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1874
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 160.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1874
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 308

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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: Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3539.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5645.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5307-18-30-1396
  • Tax Lot: 1396
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1874
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 11/20/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2023
Closed on
Nov 20, 2023
Sold by
Toro Jessica
Bought by
Messner Lori
Seller's Agent
Frank Ramos
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
112
Current Estimated Value
$348,428

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,428
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2018
Closed on
Feb 8, 2019
Sold by
Barrer & White Real Estate
Bought by
Toro Jessica
Seller's Agent
Donald Hutchison
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Smith
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
List Price
$186,500
Sold Price
$183,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.83%
Original Mortgage
$166,801
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1999
Bought by
Barrer & White Real Estate
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 $300,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $183,500 Signature Abstract
Deed $116,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $166,801 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Sold $300,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
10/23/2023 10/23/23 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2023 10/20/23 For Sale $299,900 +63.4% $160 / Sq Ft
02/08/2019 02/08/19 Sold $183,500 -1.6% $89 / Sq Ft
01/04/2019 01/04/19 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2018 12/21/18 For Sale $186,500 -- $91 / 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 $2,411 $106,600 $24,000 $82,600
2024 $5,892 $106,600 $24,000 $82,600
2023 $3,911 $106,600 $24,000 $82,600
2022 $5,469 $106,600 $24,000 $82,600
2021 $5,374 $106,600 $24,000 $82,600
2020 $5,217 $106,600 $24,000 $82,600
2019 $5,118 $106,800 $24,200 $82,600
2018 $4,974 $106,800 $24,200 $82,600
2017 $4,864 $106,800 $24,200 $82,600
2016 $1,567 $106,800 $24,200 $82,600
2015 $1,567 $106,800 $24,200 $82,600
2014 $1,515 $106,800 $24,200 $82,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2036144

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5307-18-30-1396