NOT LISTED FOR SALE

439 Franklin St Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $221,000 - $263,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 10, 2019

Last sale price $127,500 $66 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,478/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2019

Just Listed! West Reading, end of row, 5 Bedrooms, freshly painted, off street parking, fast possession. More photos to follow!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Walley

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS135400A Listed on: 05/04/2019

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Daniel Walley

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS346203

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy McCooey

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS291054

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,134

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,946 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drainage System

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4951
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-05-29-4951

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Reading Subdivision

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,134

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2019-05-04
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Just Listed! West Reading, end of row, 5 Bedrooms, freshly painted, off street parking, fast possession. More photos to follow!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer - Electric, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Carpet
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Insulated, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Drainage System, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1946
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1946
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 71.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1946
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 439

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 51200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14200.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1587546
  • School Tax: 2006.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3134.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-05-29-4951
  • Tax Lot: 4951
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1946
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/10/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2019
Closed on
Jul 10, 2019
Sold by
Francis Roy G
Bought by
Matthews Christine
Seller's Agent
Scott Walley
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Wendy McCooey
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$138,900
Sold Price
$127,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,400
-8.21%
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$242,423

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,923
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.99%
Original Mortgage
$102,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Battiato James A and Battiato Lisa D
Bought by
Hud
Source: Public Records

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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
Matthews Christine $127,500 Signature Abstract
Hud $3,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Matthews Christine $94,500
Closed Matthews Christine $102,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Sold $127,500 0.0% $66 / Sq Ft
05/16/2019 05/16/19 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2019 05/16/19 Off Market $127,500 -- --
05/04/2019 05/04/19 For Sale $138,900 -- $71 / 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 $1,479 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2024 $3,615 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2023 $2,399 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2022 $3,355 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2021 $3,297 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2020 $3,201 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2019 $3,134 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2018 $3,046 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2017 $2,978 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2016 $960 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2015 $960 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
2014 $928 $65,400 $14,200 $51,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott Walley

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Scott Walley

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 223-3944

    1 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Scott Walley
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  • Daniel Walley

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Daniel Walley

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 685-3506

    2 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Daniel Walley
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  • Wendy McCooey

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Wendy McCooey

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 342-7112

    10 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Wendy McCooey
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK340212

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-05-29-4951

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19611

439 Franklin St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 439 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19611 since 04 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $242,423, approximately $124 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 439 Franklin St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including West Reading Elementary Center, Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, and Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School.

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