NOT LISTED FOR SALE

516 Lawrence Ave Reading, PA 19609

Estimated Value: $258,000 - $300,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$226/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2016

Last sale price $135,000 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,708/month

206 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of October 2016

This charming home is located in the desirable Lincoln Park neighborhood - Wilson school district. As you walk through the door, you will immediately notice that this home has been well cared for. The home has a neutral decor with plenty of natural daylight rhroughout, well cared for wooden floors. The kitchen has plenty of counter space and storage. There's a huge backyard for family gatherings, or just plain old relaxing after a long day. A new water heater has recently been installed January 2015. The gas heater was replaced 3 years ago and is compatible for central air to be installed in the future. This home has so much to offer...great starter home! Schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Clemons

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-317841 Listed on: 12/04/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaime Perez

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1943
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4396-13-12-1943

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Remarks Public: This charming home is located in the desirable Lincoln Park neighborhood - Wilson school district. As you walk through the door, you will immediately notice that this home has been well cared for. The home has a neutral decor with plenty of natural daylight rhroughout, well cared for wooden floors. The kitchen has plenty of counter space and storage. There's a huge backyard for family gatherings, or just plain old relaxing after a long day. A new water heater has recently been installed January 2015. The gas heater was replaced 3 years ago and is compatible for central air to be installed in the future. This home has so much to offer...great starter home! Schedule your showing today.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1224
  • Net Sq Ft: 1224.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 106.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 516

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 69600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 29400.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1575138
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3522.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4396-13-12-1943
  • Tax Lot: 1943
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 10/07/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2015
Closed on
Oct 5, 2016
Sold by
Pilkerton Catharine G
Bought by
Rodriguez Ismael
Seller's Agent
Robin Clemons
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Perez
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-12.9%
Total Days on Market
206
Current Estimated Value
$276,157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$141,157
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
Original Mortgage
$132,529
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2001
Sold by
Pilkerton Catharine G and Ziemba Catharine G
Bought by
Pilkerton Catharine G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
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
Rodriguez Ismael $135,000 None Available
Pilkerton Catharine G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rodriguez Ismael $168,000
Closed Rodriguez Ismael $132,529
Previous Owner Pilkerton Catharine G $21,170
Previous Owner Pilkerton Catherine G $106,500
Previous Owner Pilkerton Catharine G $80,000
Previous Owner Pilkerton Catharine G $46,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Sold $135,000 +3.8% $110 / Sq Ft
06/27/2016 06/27/16 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Price Changed $130,000 -16.1% $106 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $155,000 +14.8% $127 / Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Off Market $135,000 -- --
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Price Changed $155,000 -8.8% $127 / Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 For Sale $170,000 -- $139 / 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 $1,885 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2024 $4,236 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2023 $4,036 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2022 $3,937 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2021 $3,798 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2020 $3,798 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2019 $3,690 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2018 $3,659 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2017 $3,597 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2016 $1,246 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2015 $1,246 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
2014 $1,246 $99,000 $29,400 $69,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robin Clemons

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Robin Clemons

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 301-3224

    21 Total Sales

    Robin Clemons
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  • Jaime Perez

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jaime Perez

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 413-2255

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Jaime Perez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002748656

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4396-13-12-1943

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609

516 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 516 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 04 December 2015 and is currently estimated at $276,157, approximately $225 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 516 Lawrence Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Shiloh Hills Elementary School, Wilson Southern Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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