NOT LISTED FOR SALE

407 Reading Ave Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $253,000 - $301,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,824 Sq Ft
$150/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 17, 2020

Last sale price $155,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,620/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

You will not find too many homes with this much character, charm and size. West Reading is certainly one of the most desirable locations in Berks County, making this home a rare find. The first floor boasts a 16x14 living room, a 18x14 formal dining room and an eat-in kitchen that will bring you much joy. The mud room and 1/2 bath round out the first floor. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bath. The rear yard, with its 22 x10 cover porch, will be enjoyed by all, and the location of this home will allow you to walk to some of Berks County's best restaurants, bars, shops, farmers' markets, salons, festivals and more. Also conveniently located near Tower Health Hospital, Drexel School of Medicine and all major arteries. With your upgrades and decorating ideas, this home will be magnificent. The property is being sold As Is. Inspections are welcome for information purposes and all repairs required by the Borough of West Reading, as a result of the transfer health and safety inspection, will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Commings

(484) 955-1133 Denise@GoWithCommings.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 11/03/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Ed Stauffer

(610) 334-7099 EStauffer@GoBerksCounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS294153

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Wyomissing Middle School
  • Wyomissing Area High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8623
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5307-18-20-8623

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-11-03
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: You will not find too many homes with this much character, charm and size. West Reading is certainly one of the most desirable locations in Berks County, making this home a rare find. The first floor boasts a 16x14 living room, a 18x14 formal dining room and an eat-in kitchen that will bring you much joy. The mud room and 1/2 bath round out the first floor. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bath. The rear yard, with its 22 x10 cover porch, will be enjoyed by all, and the location of this home will allow you to walk to some of Berks County's best restaurants, bars, shops, farmers' markets, salons, festivals and more. Also conveniently located near Tower Health Hospital, Drexel School of Medicine and all major arteries. With your upgrades and decorating ideas, this home will be magnificent. The property is being sold As Is. Inspections are welcome for information purposes and all repairs required by the Borough of West Reading, as a result of the transfer health and safety inspection, will be the responsibility of the Buyer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1824
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1824
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 80.87
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1824
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 407

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • 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
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • Middle School: WYOMISSING
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA
  • Middle Or Junior School: WYOMISSING

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 72300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 19500.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RES.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1588578
  • School Tax: 2929.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4536.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5307-18-20-8623
  • Tax Lot: 8623
  • Tax Page Number: 24
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1824
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 12/17/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2020
Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Bachl Bonita L
Bought by
Sottosanti Emily M
Seller's Agent
Denise Commings
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$147,500
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
5.08%
Current Estimated Value
$272,861

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$117,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.50%
Original Mortgage
$116,250
Outstanding Balance
$103,973
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,912

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2005
Sold by
Bachl Bonita L
Bought by
Bachl Bonita L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2002
Sold by
Levan Scott A and Levan Holly Faith
Bought by
Levan Holly Faith
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
Sottosanti Emily M $155,000 Signature Abstract
Bachl Bonita L -- None Available
Levan Holly Faith -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sottosanti Emily M $116,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Sold $155,000 +5.1% $85 / Sq Ft
11/03/2020 11/03/20 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2020 11/03/20 For Sale $147,500 -- $81 / 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 $2,076 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2024 $5,074 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2023 $3,368 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2022 $4,709 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2021 $4,628 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2020 $4,493 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2019 $4,400 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2018 $4,275 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2017 $4,180 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2016 $1,347 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2015 $1,347 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
2014 $1,302 $91,800 $19,500 $72,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK364698

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5307-18-20-8623