Erica Fair
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 388-4814
159 Total Sales
1 in Reading City Center
$191,500 Price
517 Elm St Reading, PA 19601
Reading City Center NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $315,692
Studio
--
Baths
2,200
Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wood Flooring
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
About This Home
As of August 2019Here is a good money maker. 3 units with parking out back. Unit 1 is on the first floor and has 3 bedrooms. the rent is $800 and the tenant pays the gas heat and cooking and the electric. Unit 2 front is a 2 bedroom and the tenant pays the gas heat and cooking and electric. Unit 3 is 2nd floor rear and it is a one bedroom and the tenant pays $375. He as been there 10 years and pays the electric and it has electric heat. The first floor and second floor front each have 2 off street parking spaces out back. The owner just had the codes inspection done. Total income is $22,980 and expenses are Water, Sewer, trash $2640, Insurance $800, Taxes $1857 with a net of $17,683. Showing will be on Saturday only from 11:00-5:00. Please plan accordingly .
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS294153 Listed on: 06/30/2019
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,857
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in good condition
Home Design
- Triplex
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Plaster Walls
- Metal Roof
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 2,200 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Parking
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- The owner pays for insurance, sewer, trash collection, water
- Tax Lot 0072
- Assessor Parcel Number 07-5307-75-82-0072
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- 3 Units
Building Details
- Income includes apartment rentals
- Insurance Expense $800
- Maintenance Expense $400
- Operating Expense $2,640
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 30, 2019
Closed on
Aug 27, 2019
Sold by
Woolworth William H and Ray Mary
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Mark Mease
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-6.08%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.50%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 11, 2011
Bought by
Woolworth William H and Ray Mark
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $122,000 | Title Services | ||
| Woolworth William H | $80,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2019 08/27/19 | Sold | $122,000 | -6.1% | $55 / Sq Ft |
| 07/24/2019 07/24/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/30/2019 06/30/19 | For Sale | $129,900 | -- | $59 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,211 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2025 | $1,164 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2024 | $1,905 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2023 | $1,875 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2022 | $1,875 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2021 | $1,875 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2020 | $1,857 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2019 | $1,857 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2018 | $1,857 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2017 | $1,844 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2016 | $1,054 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2015 | $1,054 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
| 2014 | $970 | $42,900 | $12,000 | $30,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Ed Stauffer
Seller's Agent in 2019
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 334-7099
123 Total Sales
-
Mark Mease
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Mark Mease
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 413-6248
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK344240
APN: 07-5307-75-82-0072
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