40 Walnut St Reading, PA 19606
Saint Lawrence Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,368
Sq Ft
7,840
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Traditional Architecture
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Living Room
About This Home
As of June 2025Welcome to this conveniently located 3 bedroom home. The covered front porch with composite flooring is a great place to greet your guests. There is also a storage area under the porch. As you enter the home you will find a nice sized living room with three beautiful stained glass windows, crown molding and newer flooring. The sunny dining room is the perfect place for holiday dinner. You will also find a well appointed eat in kitchen with plenty of cabinets, a double sink, bow window, storage in the window seat and a door to your impressive three tier Trex deck. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a hall bath. One of the bedrooms has a door to another covered rear porch. There is a flat rear yard and an oversized two car garage that is entered from the rear alleyway. Some other features are a tankless gas hot water heater, most windows have been replaced, laundry in the full basement and washer and dryer are one year old! Welcome Home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS141501A Listed on: 04/29/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,475
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,368 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Tankless Water Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Deck
- 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5603
- Assessor Parcel Number 81-5326-11-56-5603
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Mcclellan Timithy Mark and Tamez Kelsey Lauren
Bought by
Bennett Kenneth S
Seller's Agent
Danny Minotto
Bold Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gary Mercer
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$286,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
4%
Views
88
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-79.97%
Original Mortgage
$194,973
Outstanding Balance
$194,973
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$56,505
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 29, 2022
Closed on
Jun 9, 2022
Sold by
Obrien Donna J
Bought by
Mcclellan Timithy Mark and Tamez Kelsey Lauren
Seller's Agent
Linda Strain
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Danny Minotto
Bold Realty
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
10.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%
Original Mortgage
$218,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 2, 1999
Bought by
Obrien Donna J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $286,000 | Chesco Settlement Services Llc | |
| Deed | $220,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $194,973 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $218,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $80,200 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Sold | $286,000 | 0.0% | $209 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2025 06/04/25 | Price Changed | $286,000 | +4.0% | $209 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2025 06/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | For Sale | $275,000 | +25.0% | $201 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2022 06/09/22 | Sold | $220,000 | +10.1% | $161 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2022 05/03/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/29/2022 04/29/22 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $146 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,212 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2024 | $3,607 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2023 | $3,523 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2022 | $3,475 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2021 | $3,434 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2020 | $3,399 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2019 | $3,321 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2018 | $3,303 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2017 | $3,255 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2016 | $967 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2015 | $967 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
| 2014 | $923 | $70,400 | $24,500 | $45,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Danny Minotto
Seller's Agent in 2025
Danny Minotto
Bold Realty
(610) 763-3585
4 in this area
148 Total Sales
-
Gary Mercer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gary Mercer
LPT Realty, LLC
(610) 467-5319
1 in this area
1,901 Total Sales
-
Nicole Courtney
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Nicole Courtney
LPT Realty, LLC
(610) 436-6500
1 in this area
110 Total Sales
-
Linda Strain
Seller's Agent in 2022
Linda Strain
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 780-0033
3 in this area
93 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2015038
APN: 81-5326-11-56-5603
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