NOT LISTED FOR SALE

342 W Walnut St Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $247,000 - $299,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,309 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2020

Last sale price $195,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,554/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2020

A single, affordable home with fenced in backyard, 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom are on the first floor with the other 2 bedrooms and full bathroom on the 2nd floor. Amazingly comfortable front porch to enjoy relaxing during your down time. Over-sized, detached 1 car garage. This home is in a great location, convenient to just about everything, including the Wyomissing Trail System. You will just fall in love with the newly refinished hardwood floors. Natural gas throughout offers an economical way to heat your home, hot water, as well as cooking and laundry. Showings start on 9/6/2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Borelli

Century 21 Gold License #RS227951L Listed on: 09/06/2020

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Crystal

Sands & Company Real Estate License #RS338130

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,309 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2287
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-59-2287

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,533

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, 2 Window Units
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-09-06
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: A single, affordable home with fenced in backyard, 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom are on the first floor with the other 2 bedrooms and full bathroom on the 2nd floor. Amazingly comfortable front porch to enjoy relaxing during your down time. Over-sized, detached 1 car garage. This home is in a great location, convenient to just about everything, including the Wyomissing Trail System. You will just fall in love with the newly refinished hardwood floors. Natural gas throughout offers an economical way to heat your home, hot water, as well as cooking and laundry. Showings start on 9/6/2020.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1309
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1309
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 148.97
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1309
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 342

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood, Privacy
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 48400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33000.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Open, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R-2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1563332
  • School Tax: 2328.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3533.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-59-2287
  • Tax Lot: 2287
  • Tax Page Number: 15
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1075
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/16/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Spies Jamie C
Bought by
Goldsborough Derek Wade and Goldsborough Ashley Brooke
Seller's Agent
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Mark Crystal
Sands & Company Real Estate
List Price
$183,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
6.04%
Current Estimated Value
$264,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,900
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$175,500
Outstanding Balance
$156,802
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,528

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2005
Sold by
Boorse John G and Boorse Nancy E
Bought by
Gillett Michael H and Gillett Sharon A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,900
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Goldsborough Derek Wade $195,000 Regal Abstract
Gillett Michael H $159,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goldsborough Derek Wade $175,500
Previous Owner Spice Janie C $20,000
Previous Owner Spies Jamie C $141,050
Previous Owner Gillett Michael H $154,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Sold $195,000 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Off Market $195,000 -- --
09/06/2020 09/06/20 For Sale $183,900 -- $140 / 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 $1,315 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2024 $3,711 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2023 $3,614 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2022 $3,573 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2021 $3,533 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2020 $3,533 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2019 $3,492 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2018 $3,451 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2017 $3,387 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2016 $1,158 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2015 $1,158 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
2014 $1,058 $81,400 $33,000 $48,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Borelli

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Anthony Borelli

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 507-3520

    5 in this area

    281 Total Sales

    Anthony Borelli
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  • Mark Crystal

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mark Crystal

    Sands & Company Real Estate

    (610) 413-7376

    2 in this area

    230 Total Sales

    Mark Crystal
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK362608

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-07-59-2287

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

342 W Walnut St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 342 W Walnut St, Reading, PA 19607 since 06 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $264,900, approximately $202 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 342 W Walnut St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cumru Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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