NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 Curtis Ave Reading, PA 19601

Glenside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $277,000 - $363,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 Sq Ft
$236/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2020

Last sale price $146,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,753/month

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2020

Looking for a home with a spacious back yard while still conveniently located within a short driving distance to highways for easy travel? This is it! No hassle of doing stairs to do laundry. The washer and dryer are located on the main floor. This home also offers a large dinning room right off the kitchen, a family room that leads right out to the patio and backyard and also a living room. Just wait for the cold winters when you get to experience the radiant heated floors fueled by gas. (Your feet will be happy!) On those stormy nights you not be left without electric. Included is a backup generac generator. Don't be left in the dark again.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Devine

(610) 451-0774 sdevine939@gmail.com Sands & Company Real Estate License #RS335366 Listed on: 08/12/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Loretta Leibert

(215) 514-4872 lorettaleibert@gmail.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB067626

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,911

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Public Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Greenfields Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1230
  • Assessor Parcel Number 27-4398-20-92-1230

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,911

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer, and generac generator.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Looking for a home with a spacious back yard while still conveniently located within a short driving distance to highways for easy travel? This is it! No hassle of doing stairs to do laundry. The washer and dryer are located on the main floor. This home also offers a large dinning room right off the kitchen, a family room that leads right out to the patio and backyard and also a living room. Just wait for the cold winters when you get to experience the radiant heated floors fueled by gas. (Your feet will be happy!) On those stormy nights you not be left without electric. Included is a backup generac generator. Don't be left in the dark again.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1300
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1300
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 112.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 505

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • 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: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397313
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28700.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1478182
  • School Tax: 2042.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2911.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 27-4398-20-92-1230
  • Tax Lot: 1230
  • Tax Page Number: 52
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/02/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2020
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Devine Francis E and Devine James H
Bought by
Torres Francis and Payano Veronica
Seller's Agent
Sean Devine
Sands & Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Loretta Leibert
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$146,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
12.31%
Current Estimated Value
$307,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$161,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.05%
Original Mortgage
$143,355
Outstanding Balance
$127,507
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$179,832

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1952
Bought by
Devine Francis E and Devine Joyce D
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
Torres Francis $146,000 Edge Abstract Independence
Devine Francis E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Torres Francis $143,355
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2020 10/02/20 Sold $146,000 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Price Changed $146,000 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Off Market $146,000 -- --
08/12/2020 08/12/20 For Sale $130,000 -- $100 / 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 $1,470 $74,300 $28,700 $45,600
2024 $2,989 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2023 $2,911 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2022 $2,911 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2021 $2,911 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2020 $2,911 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2019 $2,838 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2018 $2,838 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2017 $2,817 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2016 $1,002 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2015 $981 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
2014 $981 $73,400 $28,700 $44,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sean Devine

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sean Devine

    Sands & Company Real Estate

    (610) 451-0774

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Sean Devine
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  • Loretta Leibert

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Loretta Leibert

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (215) 514-4872

    4 in this area

    479 Total Sales

    Loretta Leibert
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK362152

Bright MLS

APN: 27-4398-20-92-1230

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Glenside

505 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 505 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA 19601 since 12 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $307,339, approximately $236 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 505 Curtis Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, Schuylkill Valley Middle School, and Schuylkill Valley High School.

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