NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Adams St Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $274,000 - $330,616

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,220 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2019

Last sale price $177,500 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,764/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2019

Very well maintained home! Covered porch has view of sunset, is breezy and peaceful. All hardwood floors, some covered w/carpet. New tilt windows. Ceiling fans, central air. 2 BR on 1st floor, full bath w/tub & Corian surround, 2 BR on 2nd floor. Lower level is finished, very nice, dry bar, walk-out thru French door to patio, full bath in lower level has vanity & stall shower, carpet, storage, workshop & workbench. In rear is a very large shed, workshop on 1 side & storage for yard equipment on other side, vinyl siding on shed. 284' well, Met Ed avg. bill is around $110, Sewer is $166 every 3 months. Tall maple trees, nice landscaping. Rural area, does not feel like suburbs. Close to222 bypass going S to Lanc. but also going to 222N and to 422. Great location, in an area that used to be called "Colonial Hills".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lorrayne Klahr

RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB047924L Listed on: 07/20/2019

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Mattes

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS324988

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,576

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • No Through Street
  • Sloped Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2661
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-4385-18-40-2661

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,576

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, refrigerator in basement, range, bar stools, MW in basement, window treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Very well maintained home! Covered porch has view of sunset, is breezy and peaceful. All hardwood floors, some covered w/carpet. New tilt windows. Ceiling fans, central air. 2 BR on 1st floor, full bath w/tub & Corian surround, 2 BR on 2nd floor. Lower level is finished, very nice, dry bar, walk-out thru French door to patio, full bath in lower level has vanity & stall shower, carpet, storage, workshop & workbench. In rear is a very large shed, workshop on 1 side & storage for yard equipment on other side, vinyl siding on shed. 284' well, Met Ed avg. bill is around $110, Sewer is $166 every 3 months. Tall maple trees, nice landscaping. Rural area, does not feel like suburbs. Close to222 bypass going S to Lanc. but also going to 222N and to 422. Great location, in an area that used to be called "Colonial Hills".
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Stall Shower, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Tub Shower, Kitchen - Country
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Walkout Level
  • Basement Finished Percent: 80.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2220
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2220
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 128.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1370
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 850
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 850
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 42

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed Shop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Monthly Average Electric: 110
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 1320.00
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 53600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31100.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Not In Development, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Sideyard(s), Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1494199
  • School Tax: 2380.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3576.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-4385-18-40-2661
  • Tax Lot: 2661
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1370
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 09/20/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2019
Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
Hoffa Dorothy M and Miller Dorothy M
Bought by
Kegerize Joanne
Seller's Agent
Lorrayne Klahr
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Mattes
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$176,000
Sold Price
$177,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.85%
Current Estimated Value
$299,081

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$121,581
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.68%
Original Mortgage
$174,284
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1963
Bought by
Miller Dorothy M % Hoffa Dorothy
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kegerize Joanne $177,500 Signature Abstract
Miller Dorothy M % Hoffa Dorothy -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kegerize Joanne $193,732
Closed Kegerize Joanne $171,421
Closed Kegerize Joanne $174,284
Previous Owner Miller Dorothy M $40,000
Previous Owner Miller Dorothy M $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Sold $177,500 0.0% $80 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Off Market $177,500 -- --
07/27/2019 07/27/19 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2019 07/20/19 For Sale $176,000 -- $79 / 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 $1,512 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2024 $3,897 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2023 $3,788 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2022 $3,693 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2021 $3,620 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2020 $3,620 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2019 $3,576 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2018 $3,511 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2017 $3,443 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2016 $1,277 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2015 $1,277 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
2014 $1,277 $84,700 $31,100 $53,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lorrayne Klahr

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lorrayne Klahr

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 223-7370

    52 Total Sales

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  • Melanie Mattes

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Melanie Mattes

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 334-1239

    106 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK345310

Bright MLS

APN: 39-4385-18-40-2661

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

42 Adams St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 42 Adams St, Reading, PA 19608 since 20 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $305,904, approximately $137 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 42 Adams St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Brecknock El School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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