3996 Penn Ave Reading, PA 19608
Sinking Spring NeighborhoodHighlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Wilson High School Rated A-
- Porch
- Double Pane Windows
About This Home
As of May 2024New main roof in 2017. All plaster walls removed throughout, completely demoed down to the studs then newly insulated, new electric (separate meters), new pex water supply with a private water meter for each unit. New insulated windows installed throughout. Upper unit is a finished 1-Br completely renovated 2021 with new drywall, paint, flooring, bath toilet/tub and new kitchen cabinets. Rents @ $1080/month since 2021 (same tenant, rent never raised since 2021) tenant pays electric and water. Lower 2-Br unit is partially finished, work in progress with new drywall almost completed then ready for spackle, paint and flooring (work continues until sold). All drywall, spackle and laminate flooring is purchased to finish this unit. Basement is unfinished used for storage by owner. Owner is motivated (moving out of state) so bring your offers! Great money maker for the handyman or investor. Live in one unit/rent the other.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,070
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 1,306 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
- Back Yard
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Unfinished Walls
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Vinyl Clad Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Window Screens
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Laminate Flooring
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Stove
- Range Hood
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
- Instant Hot Water
Accessible Home Design
- Lowered Light Switches
- Doors swing in
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Entry thresholds less than 5/8 inches
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Playground
- Porch
Schools
- Whitfield Elementary School
- Wilson West Middle School
- Wilson High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Underground Utilities
- Above Ground Utilities
- 200+ Amp Service
- 120/240V
- Tankless Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1844
- Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-09-15-1844
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2024 05/31/24 | Sold | $220,000 | -26.6% | $126 / Sq Ft |
| 04/26/2024 04/26/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2024 04/02/24 | For Sale | $299,900 | -- | $172 / Sq Ft |
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 | $415 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2024 | $1,087 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | $1,051 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2022 | $1,025 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2021 | $985 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2020 | $985 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2019 | $970 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2018 | $954 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2017 | $939 | $23,300 | $22,300 | $1,000 |
| 2016 | $749 | $52,000 | $22,300 | $29,700 |
| 2015 | $749 | $52,000 | $22,300 | $29,700 |
| 2014 | $749 | $52,000 | $22,300 | $29,700 |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $170,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $194,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $82,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $49,200 | Balloon |
Deed History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $220,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $61,500 | Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2041532
APN: 79-4386-09-15-1844
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