$119,000
SOLD OCT 27, 2020
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,076 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$57 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Historic Home

About This Home

As of December 2022

Georgia O'Keefe once said, "to create one's own world takes courage." Ready to own a piece of Reading history? Featured on HGTV, twice in the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Reading Eagle, the "Elm Street Art House" is a home like no other. Cultivated by two artists over 30+ years, hundreds of local and national artists have hung both their hats and their art here. This home is part of the historic district of Reading and was once named the city's "Most Beautiful Property." The front door is featured on the popular "Doors of Reading" print. Originally a two-unit but converted to one, it could serve either purpose. It's also zoned commercial-residential, providing a ton of usage options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own something so special!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Piera Moyer

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS334727 Listed on: 09/24/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Juan Cortes

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,796

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,076 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0833
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-5307-75-81-0833

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,796

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Unit/Flat
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Georgia O'Keefe once said, "to create one's own world takes courage." Ready to own a piece of Reading history? Featured on HGTV, twice in the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Reading Eagle, the "Elm Street Art House" is a home like no other. Cultivated by two artists over 30+ years, hundreds of local and national artists have hung both their hats and their art here. This home is part of the historic district of Reading and was once named the city's "Most Beautiful Property." The front door is featured on the popular "Doors of Reading" print. Originally a two-unit but converted to one, it could serve either purpose. It's also zoned commercial-residential, providing a ton of usage options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own something so special!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2076
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2076
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 69.85
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2076
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 514

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 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
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 30900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10600.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: Historic District

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1445161
  • School Tax: 744.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1796.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-5307-75-81-0833
  • Tax Lot: 0833
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2076
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/27/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2023
Sold by
Estrella Rosa E
Bought by
Mi Viejos Legacy Llc
Current Estimated Value
$185,202

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,850
Outstanding Balance
$104,704
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$82,151

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2022
Closed on
Dec 8, 2022
Sold by
Amparo Elvis
Bought by
Estrella Rosa E
Seller's Agent
John Gantkowski
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$132,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-8.62%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.37%
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 27, 2020
Sold by
Snyder Peter J and Snyder Shirley A
Bought by
Amparo Elvis
Seller's Agent
Piera Moyer
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Juan Cortes
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-17.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1999
Bought by
Snyder Peter J and Snyder Shirley A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $500 None Listed On Document
Deed $132,500 --
Deed $119,000 Conestoga Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $141,850 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $106,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Sold $132,500 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
11/20/2022 11/20/22 Off Market $132,500 -- --
11/18/2022 11/18/22 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 For Sale $145,000 +21.8% $70 / Sq Ft
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Sold $119,000 -17.9% $57 / Sq Ft
10/10/2020 10/10/20 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2020 09/24/20 For Sale $145,000 -- $70 / 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 $1,126 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2024 $1,843 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2023 $1,814 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2022 $1,814 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2021 $1,814 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2020 $1,796 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2019 $1,796 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2018 $1,796 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2017 $1,784 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2016 $1,019 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2015 $1,019 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
2014 $938 $41,500 $10,600 $30,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK364644

Bright MLS

APN: 07-5307-75-81-0833