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Seller's Agent in 2023
Betty Hurleman
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(610) 223-6544
1 in this area
38 Total Sales
427 Museum Rd Reading, PA 19611
Estimated Value: $440,000 - $550,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,796
Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wood Flooring
- West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
- Traditional Architecture
- 1-minute walk to West Reading Park
About This Home
As of August 2023Welcome to 427 Museum Road, a beautiful French Country brick home located in the Heart of West Reading. This home offers main level great room accented with a wall of windows adding natural daylight. Powder room was remolded into a full bath with shower and vanity. The spacious formal dining room is enhanced, with wide plank hardwood floors, fireplace and wall sconces. Adjoining this room you will observe a charming sitting room with a unique display cupboard, French Doors will lead you into an office featuring exterior brick wall, skylights, ceiling fan, track lighting and tile floor. French door exits to a 24 x 28 private paver patio surrounded by lovely professionally landscaped gardens. The amazing kitchen has every attention to detail, 3 pantries, granite counter top, tile backsplash, 2 wall ovens, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, double stainless-steel sink, 2 refrigerators, wine rack, wood beamed ceiling. The convenient work room provides cedar lined closet, desk area, and door to private patio – and entrance to a 2-car garage. Ascend to second level up a stunning stairway. Laundry room is on this level enhanced with laundry sink, built-in storage drawers, shoe rack, closets, utility table and unique light fixture combined with fan. The master bedroom offers built-in dresser drawers and 2 spacious closets, master bath features walk-in shower, vanity, soaking tub and sky lights. There are 3 other bedrooms, one with built-in twin beds and storage drawers and built in desks, along with full bath completes this level. The lower-level game room provides wood burning fireplace, wet bar with refrigerator, bar stools, unique impressive display cabinet, vinyl plank flooring plus storage area. Adding charm to this home, are solid wooden doors, unique plaster walls, replacement windows and many more details. This property is walking distance to schools, West Reading pool and playground, and Happy Hollow playground, West Reading basketball and Pickle Ball courts, Reading Public Museum and many fine restaurants and shopping on Penn Avenue. Schedule your private tour!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 05/05/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,807
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Plaster Walls
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wet Bar
- Built-In Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Skylights
- 2 Fireplaces
- Double Pane Windows
- Replacement Windows
- French Doors
- Great Room
- Family Room
- Sitting Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Electric Oven or Range
- Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Cedar Closet
- Walk-in Shower
- Solar Tube
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Electric Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Central Air
- Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 2727
- Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-05-27-2727
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 5, 2023
Closed on
Aug 11, 2023
Sold by
Kuhn Edward J and Kuhn Lynda E
Bought by
Lynn John J and Lynn Janae
Seller's Agent
Betty Hurleman
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Padovani
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$555,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-22.52%
Views
743
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,264
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%
Original Mortgage
$374,100
Outstanding Balance
$366,663
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,474
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn John J | $430,000 | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lynn John J | $374,100 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2023 08/11/23 | Sold | $430,000 | 0.0% | $154 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2023 07/02/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/28/2023 06/28/23 | Price Changed | $430,000 | -9.5% | $154 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2023 06/05/23 | Price Changed | $475,000 | -7.8% | $170 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2023 05/25/23 | Price Changed | $515,000 | -7.2% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2023 05/05/23 | For Sale | $555,000 | -- | $198 / 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 | $3,960 | $175,100 | $30,500 | $144,600 |
| 2024 | $9,678 | $175,100 | $30,500 | $144,600 |
| 2023 | $6,794 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2022 | $3,659 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2021 | $9,336 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2020 | $9,064 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2019 | $8,876 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2018 | $8,625 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2017 | $8,434 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2016 | $2,717 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2015 | $2,717 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
| 2014 | $2,627 | $185,200 | $30,500 | $154,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Elizabeth Volk
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(610) 858-9914
1 in this area
40 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Samuel Padovani
RE/MAX of Reading
(484) 955-9599
13 in this area
237 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2029584
APN: 93-5306-05-27-2727
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