$188,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025

38 Montello Rd Reading, PA 19608

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,112 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$169 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2025

Why rent when you can own!? Welcome to 38 Montello Drive, a cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with plenty to love! Inside, the remodeled kitchen is fresh and modern, making meal prep easy and enjoyable. Newer windows as well as plank flooring throughout. Step outside, and you’ll find a huge yard—perfect for barbecues, a garden, or just kicking back and enjoying the space. Plus, with a 2-car detached garage with sliding door and off-street parking, there’s no shortage of room for cars, storage, or even a workshop! Need more space or looking to start or add to your investment portfolio? The attached home at 40 Montello Drive is also for sale, giving you a rare chance to own two side-by-side properties! Each has its own deed, so you can live in one and rent the other or bring everyone together! This one won’t last long—schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennah Good

(717) 725-5294 jennahgood@homesale.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS340968 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Hanulec

(610) 780-8053 thanulec@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • 40 Montello Rd is also for sale, separate deed attached house.

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Basement with some natural light

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6602
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4376-19-61-6602

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,040

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tenants personal belongings, washer/dryer
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Why rent when you can own!? Welcome to 38 Montello Drive, a cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with plenty to love! Inside, the remodeled kitchen is fresh and modern, making meal prep easy and enjoyable. Newer windows as well as plank flooring throughout. Step outside, and you’ll find a huge yard—perfect for barbecues, a garden, or just kicking back and enjoying the space. Plus, with a 2-car detached garage with sliding door and off-street parking, there’s no shortage of room for cars, storage, or even a workshop! Need more space or looking to start or add to your investment portfolio? The attached home at 40 Montello Drive is also for sale, giving you a rare chance to own two side-by-side properties! Each has its own deed, so you can live in one and rent the other or bring everyone together! This one won’t last long—schedule your private tour today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial
  • Total Sq Ft: 1112
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1112
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 191.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 912
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 38

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • 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: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

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

  • Additional Parcels Description: 40 Montello Rd is also for sale, separate deed attached house.
  • Land Use Code: 149
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2120.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3040.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4376-19-61-6602
  • Tax Lot: 6602
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 912
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/25/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Bender Mary Ann and Frey Donna L
Bought by
Sukhdev Ghotra Llc
Seller's Agent
Jennah Good
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tina Hanulec
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$188,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,000
7.43%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$189,094

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,094
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.33%
Original Mortgage
$150,400
Outstanding Balance
$149,735
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,359

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 1973
Bought by
Bender Donald L and Bender Mary A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $188,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $188,000 +7.4% $169 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $175,000 -- $157 / 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 $1,502 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2024 $2,961 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2023 $2,821 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2022 $2,752 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2021 $2,655 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2020 $2,655 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2019 $2,580 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2018 $2,557 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2017 $2,514 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2016 $760 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2015 $760 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
2014 $760 $69,200 $28,800 $40,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2054226

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4376-19-61-6602