NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Ralph Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $306,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,612 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2020

Last sale price $184,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,658/month

250 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • 3-minute walk to Sinking Spring Playground

About This Home

As of June 2020

NEW improvements inside and out! 3 bedroom single brick craftsman with lots of original charm. Original hardwood floors, gorgeous original trim & some built-ins. Newer 35 handle custom oak kitchen with new stainless steel appliances remaining, granite counter tops, island & tile floor. Living room with original hardwood floors & brick gas fireplace (gas needs to be hooked back up to function). Detached 2 car brick garage with upper storage & 2 1/2 yr old roof. 21 x 30 block shop with electric, 2 1/2 yr old rubber roof & stoker stays for heating (formally Harting's Tin Shop). Large double lot with a portion of the yard fenced in and clay quoit pits. New covered deck on the back, large front porch & new front & rear sidewalks. Dining room featuring antique crystal chandelier & original wood trim. 2nd & 3rd bedrooms have a shared balcony. Updated electric, newly installed radon system and some of the interior and exterior newly painted . One year home warranty included with acceptable offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Hickernell

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS-223389-L Listed on: 09/17/2019

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Nicholson

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,612 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Motion Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6881
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4376-12-95-6881

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,043

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Freezer in basement, Safe
  • Inclusions: 3 Window A/C's, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Counter & Shelves in basement, Cabinets, Counter top & Stoker in shop.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Remarks Public: NEW improvements inside and out! 3 bedroom single brick craftsman with lots of original charm. Original hardwood floors, gorgeous original trim & some built-ins. Newer 35 handle custom oak kitchen with new stainless steel appliances remaining, granite counter tops, island & tile floor. Living room with original hardwood floors & brick gas fireplace (gas needs to be hooked back up to function). Detached 2 car brick garage with upper storage & 2 1/2 yr old roof. 21 x 30 block shop with electric, 2 1/2 yr old rubber roof & stoker stays for heating (formally Harting's Tin Shop). Large double lot with a portion of the yard fenced in and clay quoit pits. New covered deck on the back, large front porch & new front & rear sidewalks. Dining room featuring antique crystal chandelier & original wood trim. 2nd & 3rd bedrooms have a shared balcony. Updated electric, newly installed radon system and some of the interior and exterior newly painted . One year home warranty included with acceptable offer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1612
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1612
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 111.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1612
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Shed Shop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • 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: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Motion Detectors, Smoke Detector
  • 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: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2510.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4043.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4376-12-95-6881
  • Tax Lot: 6881
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1612
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 06/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Jun 30, 2020
Sold by
Ulrich Kevin A and Ulrich Robin A
Bought by
Bracey Victor P and Bracey Samantha N
Seller's Agent
Dawn Hickernell
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Janet Nicholson
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$184,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
2.28%
Current Estimated Value
$276,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
Original Mortgage
$174,800
Outstanding Balance
$156,984
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,078
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
Bracey Victor P $184,000 Stewart Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bracey Victor P $174,800
Previous Owner Ulrich Kevin A $35,000
Previous Owner Ulrich Kevin $12,865
Previous Owner Ulrich Kevin $10,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Sold $184,000 +2.3% $114 / Sq Ft
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2020 05/09/20 For Sale $179,900 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
03/24/2020 03/24/20 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Price Changed $179,900 -2.7% $112 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $184,900 -- $115 / 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 $1,703 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2024 $4,458 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2023 $4,313 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2022 $4,205 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2021 $4,043 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2020 $4,043 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2019 $3,981 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2018 $3,914 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2017 $3,854 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2016 $1,376 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2015 $1,376 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
2014 $1,376 $95,600 $35,400 $60,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dawn Hickernell

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dawn Hickernell

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (717) 507-3549

    65 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Janet Nicholson

    Long & Foster

    (410) 937-7753

    55 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK348074

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4376-12-95-6881

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

31 Ralph Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 31 Ralph Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 17 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $278,705, approximately $172 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 31 Ralph Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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