NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 Ralph Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $222,000 - $310,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,396 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2019

Last sale price $175,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,444/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Sinking Spring Playground

About This Home

As of March 2019

After touring this beautiful brick cape in Bulldog country, you'll be saying "Sign me up!" This property won't require elbow grease since the homeowner has done an excellent job with both necessary upgrades and cosmetic updates throughout the house. This is also a please remove your shoes kind of home, which means it is imaculate! The property highlights start with fantastic curb appeal with an adorable front yard with a larger rear yard that has a covered rear patio and a detached garage. The garage will also be excellent for storage or you could rent it out to fund the annual family vacation! Inside the home are refinished hardwood floors in excellent condition, a large living room with a wood burning fireplace (yes, please), a lovely Dining Room, and a beautiful Kitchen with tile flooring. The Kitchen's a true knockout with newer shaker style cabinetry that has the elegant "soft close" features and nickel hardware. In the basement you'll find clean, unfinished storage space and a laundry tub for project cleanup. Looking for value-added items in your next home? This home has a wifi-ready security system, a repointed chimney, lots of new Simonton replacement windows, a newer roof, custom windows treatments, and a gas line for endless grilling outdoors! Checking out the second floor will be such a treat when you find extra large bedrooms and a gorgeous full bathroom that includes lots of upgrades like a walk-in tiled shower and a new glass-top vanity. The attic space of this property is also storage ready for your seasonal items. The only question you'll have after seeing this home will be, who gets the bedroom with the private rooftop deck above the patio? This charmer is going to be gone before Spring, so contact me right away for a personal tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Riegel

(610) 451-2324 driegel@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 01/18/2019

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Pfennig

(610) 780-9147 pammyjo6@aol.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS189466L

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,309

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4759
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4376-12-95-4759

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,309

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Remarks Public: After touring this beautiful brick cape in Bulldog country, you'll be saying "Sign me up!" This property won't require elbow grease since the homeowner has done an excellent job with both necessary upgrades and cosmetic updates throughout the house. This is also a please remove your shoes kind of home, which means it is imaculate! The property highlights start with fantastic curb appeal with an adorable front yard with a larger rear yard that has a covered rear patio and a detached garage. The garage will also be excellent for storage or you could rent it out to fund the annual family vacation! Inside the home are refinished hardwood floors in excellent condition, a large living room with a wood burning fireplace (yes, please), a lovely Dining Room, and a beautiful Kitchen with tile flooring. The Kitchen's a true knockout with newer shaker style cabinetry that has the elegant "soft close" features and nickel hardware. In the basement you'll find clean, unfinished storage space and a laundry tub for project cleanup. Looking for value-added items in your next home? This home has a wifi-ready security system, a repointed chimney, lots of new Simonton replacement windows, a newer roof, custom windows treatments, and a gas line for endless grilling outdoors! Checking out the second floor will be such a treat when you find extra large bedrooms and a gorgeous full bathroom that includes lots of upgrades like a walk-in tiled shower and a new glass-top vanity. The attic space of this property is also storage ready for your seasonal items. The only question you'll have after seeing this home will be, who gets the bedroom with the private rooftop deck above the patio? This charmer is going to be gone before Spring, so contact me right away for a personal tour!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1396
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1396
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 125.36
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1396
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 40

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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: Brick, Concrete, Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • 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
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 48600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31500.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1565989
  • School Tax: 2056.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3309.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4376-12-95-4759
  • Tax Lot: 4759
  • Tax Page Number: 6
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 03/28/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2019
Closed on
Mar 28, 2019
Sold by
Witkosky Erin L
Bought by
Clouser Donald C and Brown Erin C
Seller's Agent
Dana Riegel
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Pam Pfennig
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Current Estimated Value
$249,928

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,928
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$171,830
Outstanding Balance
$151,373
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$98,555

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2008
Sold by
Leininger Brett A and Cope Norma J
Bought by
Witkosky Erin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Clouser Donald C $175,000 Homesale Settlement Services
Witkosky Erin L $148,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clouser Donald C $171,830
Previous Owner Witkosky Erin L $148,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Sold $175,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
01/29/2019 01/29/19 Off Market $175,000 -- --
01/26/2019 01/26/19 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2019 01/18/19 For Sale $175,000 -- $125 / 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 $1,427 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2024 $3,735 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2023 $3,614 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2022 $3,523 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2021 $3,387 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2020 $3,387 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2019 $3,336 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2018 $3,279 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2017 $3,229 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2016 $1,153 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2015 $1,153 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
2014 $1,153 $80,100 $31,500 $48,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK248202

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4376-12-95-4759