$188,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025

40 Montello Rd Reading, PA 19608

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,316 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2025

Looking for a home you can make your own? Bring your vision to 40 Montello Drive! This spacious attached home has tons of potential! This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property offers great space inside and out—it just needs some updates to bring it back to life! The large first-floor bathroom adds convenience, while the spacious kitchen has plenty of room for cooking and gathering. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms, plus a third-floor bedroom that could be a private retreat, home office, or extra storage. The partially finished basement adds even more possibilities!Outside, the large yard gives you space to enjoy the outdoors, and with a 1-car detached garage plus off-street parking, there’s no shortage of room for vehicles or storage.
Want an even bigger opportunity? The attached home at 38 Montello Drive is also for sale! Each home has its own separate deed, making this a great option for multi-generational living, rental income, live in one side and rent the other or add to you investment portfolio! If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make this home shine, 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

  • $3,088

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

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

  • 3 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 5684
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4376-19-61-5684

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,088

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1887
  • 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: 1316
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1316
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1116
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main 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: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street

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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2185.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3088.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4376-19-61-5684
  • Tax Lot: 5684
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

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
70
Current Estimated Value
$195,232

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,232
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$150,400
Outstanding Balance
$149,735
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,497

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1958
Bought by
Bender Donald L and Bender Mary A
Source: Public Records

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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
Special Warranty 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% $143 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $175,000 -- $133 / 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 $1,533 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2024 $3,051 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2023 $2,907 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2022 $2,835 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2021 $2,736 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2020 $2,736 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2019 $2,658 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2018 $2,635 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2017 $2,590 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2016 $781 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2015 $781 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
2014 $781 $71,300 $28,800 $42,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2054338

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4376-19-61-5684