$160,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2025

405 Franklin St Reading, PA 19611

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,840 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$87 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Radiator
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-

About This Home

As of March 2025

Investment opportunity in West Reading! Great property to rehab for resale or add to your rental portfolio. Spacious semi-detached home with 5Br and 1.5 baths in Wyomissing Schools. One block off of Penn Ave with all the great dining, stores, shops that West Reading has to offer. Home is in need of a total rehab and is priced accordingly. Seller open to cash offers only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Crossley

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #AB067575 Listed on: 03/03/2025

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Daryl Tillman

Daryl Tillman Realty Group License #RS302939

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,793

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,840 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7839
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-29-7839

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Reading Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,793

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Property being sold as-is. All contents will remain.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Investment opportunity in West Reading! Great property to rehab for resale or add to your rental portfolio. Spacious semi-detached home with 5Br and 1.5 baths in Wyomissing Schools. One block off of Penn Ave with all the great dining, stores, shops that West Reading has to offer. Home is in need of a total rehab and is priced accordingly. Seller open to cash offers only.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1840
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1840
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.96
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1840
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 405

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 163
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RP
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Professional

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2342.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3793.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-29-7839
  • Tax Lot: 7839
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1840
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 03/17/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Chavez Linda L and Mast-Chavez Linda L
Bought by
Studdard-Jones Llc
Seller's Agent
Justin Crossley
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Daryl Tillman
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$173,326

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,326
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1998
Bought by
Mast-Chavez Linda L
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
Deed $100,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Sold $160,000 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 For Sale $160,000 -- $87 / 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 $1,531 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2024 $3,742 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2023 $2,484 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2022 $3,473 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2021 $3,413 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2020 $3,313 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2019 $3,245 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2018 $3,153 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2017 $3,083 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2016 $993 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2015 $993 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
2014 $960 $67,700 $17,000 $50,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2054218

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-29-7839