Seller's Agent in 2021
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 529-9521
155 Total Sales
36 Elkins Ave Reading, PA 19607
Estimated Value: $251,000 - $350,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,201
Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 1 Fireplace
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 4-minute walk to Shillington Park
- No HOA
- Central Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of February 2021Welcome to 36 Elkins Ave, this beautifully updated turn-key ready home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in highly desired Shillington. A one of a kind in the neighborhood with an inviting front door and picture perfect landscaping. Upon entry you'll be met with a large family room with brand new flooring, an accent wall and open floor plan. The family room opens up to the fully renovated and gorgeous dream kitchen complete with a large center island, dual tone quartz countertops and state of the art hood and upgraded appliances. Imagine gathering and hosting in this beautiful kitchen! The attention to detail is truly seem. To the side you'll find a brand new glass sliding door that leads to a cozy side porch. Off the kitchen you'll find the stairs that lead to the ultimate bonus room, a laundry room, second full bathroom, and access to the garage. The bonus room can double as a second family room and the show stopper here is a real wood burning white brick fireplace. Imagine movie nights down here with the fire going and hot chocolate and popcorn that's so easy to make thanks to the wet bar that completes this room! In addition, you'll find a storage room. Back upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bedrooms both have ample closet space. The bathroom is complete with accent tile and a large bathtub. On the next floor you'll find another bedroom that has custom built-ins and beam accent ceilings. Back outside you'll find a large fenced-in backyard that's just waiting for you to use. This gorgeous and newly renovated home offers everything you can imagine and more. It's not to late too put onto your Christmas list.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 373-9900 jerry@jerrybuffa.com Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 12/30/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,949
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Frame Construction
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- 1 Fireplace
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4295
- Assessor Parcel Number 39-5305-05-09-4295
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 30, 2020
Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$257,500
Sold Price
$252,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-2.14%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,992
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.30%
Original Mortgage
$245,471
Outstanding Balance
$215,502
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$100,490
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2019
Closed on
Dec 9, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Marks
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$156,000
Sold Price
$86,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-44.81%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
152.39%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2019
Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Marks
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$156,000
Sold Price
$86,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-44.81%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $252,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $86,100 | None Available | ||
| $105,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $245,471 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2021 02/19/21 | Sold | $252,000 | 0.0% | $114 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/23/2021 01/23/21 | Off Market | $252,000 | -- | -- | |
| 01/22/2021 01/22/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/19/2021 01/19/21 | Price Changed | $249,000 | -1.5% | $113 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/14/2021 01/14/21 | Price Changed | $252,900 | -1.8% | $115 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/30/2020 12/30/20 | For Sale | $257,500 | +199.1% | $117 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/23/2019 12/23/19 | Sold | $86,100 | -42.2% | $39 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/05/2019 12/05/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/12/2019 11/12/19 | Price Changed | $148,900 | +0.5% | $68 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/23/2019 10/23/19 | Price Changed | $148,200 | -5.0% | $67 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/28/2019 09/28/19 | For Sale | $156,000 | -- | $71 / 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 | $1,835 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2025 | $1,649 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2024 | $4,251 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2023 | $4,132 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2022 | $4,029 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2021 | $3,949 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2020 | $3,949 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2019 | $3,901 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2018 | $3,831 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2017 | $3,756 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2016 | $1,362 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2015 | $1,362 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
| 2014 | $1,362 | $92,400 | $35,200 | $57,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jerry Buffa
-
Jeroen Harmsen
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 763-5179
283 Total Sales
-
Jim Marks
Seller's Agent in 2019
Jim Marks
Springer Realty Group
(484) 985-9494
82 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK371846
APN: 39-5305-05-09-4295
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