NOT LISTED FOR SALE

50 2nd St Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $229,000 - $272,651

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,610 Sq Ft
$97/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2015

Last sale price $128,100 $49 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,529/month

156 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2015

Homeowner is ready to move on to next phase of their life so PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED 10,000!! This home is definitely worth seeing. It is an adorable Cape Cod that is clean and very well maintained. It has 3 Bedrooms, 2 on the Main Floor (1 is currently being used as a Laundry Room with floor to ceiling cabinets that can easily be converted back to a bedroom) and the 3rd bedroom is very I and on the second floor. The walk-in attic is finished and could be used, if needed, as a fourth bedroom, den or playroom. There is a large front porch, hardwood floors throughout, Fabulous Eat-In Kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, CA, fireplace, replacement windows, 35' X 10' concrete patio waiting for your barbeque and gives you easy access to readily enjoy the huge backyard. For ease you can park in the back right off the alley. You won't be disappointed with this home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Boyadjian

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 01/17/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Longacre

Realty Wise License #RB048278L

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0513
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-77-0513

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Some Cabinets In Laundry Room
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Homeowner is ready to move on to next phase of their life so PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED 10,000!! This home is definitely worth seeing. It is an adorable Cape Cod that is clean and very well maintained. It has 3 Bedrooms, 2 on the Main Floor (1 is currently being used as a Laundry Room with floor to ceiling cabinets that can easily be converted back to a bedroom) and the 3rd bedroom is very I and on the second floor. The walk-in attic is finished and could be used, if needed, as a fourth bedroom, den or playroom. There is a large front porch, hardwood floors throughout, Fabulous Eat-In Kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, CA, fireplace, replacement windows, 35' X 10' concrete patio waiting for your barbeque and gives you easy access to readily enjoy the huge backyard. For ease you can park in the back right off the alley. You won't be disappointed with this home!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2610
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2610
  • Net Sq Ft: 1305.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 98.01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1305
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1305
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 50

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: 3
  • Parking Features: Street, Private
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 50900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 39800.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1563753
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3561.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-77-0513
  • Tax Lot: 0513
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 07/24/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2022
Sold by
Weitzel Elainea H
Bought by
Schopplein Katherine
Current Estimated Value
$252,663

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2015
Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Bernhart James and Bernhart Myra
Bought by
Weitzel Elainea H
Seller's Agent
Margaret Boyadjian
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Diane Longacre
Realty Wise
List Price
$138,000
Sold Price
$128,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-7.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2008
Sold by
Faust Geraldine C
Bought by
Bernhart James and Bernhart Myra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Schopplein Katherine -- --
Weitzel Elainea H $128,100 None Available
Bernhart James $145,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bernhart James $100,000
Previous Owner Bernhart James $90,000
Previous Owner Faust Geraldine C $15,400
Previous Owner Faust Geraldine C $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2015 07/24/15 Sold $128,100 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft
06/23/2015 06/23/15 Off Market $128,100 -- --
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Price Changed $127,900 -7.3% $49 / Sq Ft
04/02/2015 04/02/15 Price Changed $137,900 -0.1% $53 / Sq Ft
01/17/2015 01/17/15 For Sale $138,000 -- $53 / 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 $1,465 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2024 $4,135 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2023 $4,027 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2022 $3,981 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2021 $3,936 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2020 $3,936 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2019 $3,891 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2018 $3,845 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2017 $3,774 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2016 $1,290 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2015 $1,290 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
2014 $1,179 $90,700 $39,800 $50,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Boyadjian

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Margaret Boyadjian

    RE/MAX of Reading

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Diane Longacre

    Realty Wise

    (610) 207-6083

    15 Total Sales

    Diane Longacre
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002521746

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-07-77-0513

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

50 2nd St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 50 2nd St, Reading, PA 19607 since 17 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $252,663, approximately $96 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 50 2nd St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cumru Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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