$302,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

520 Curtis Ave Reading, PA 19601

Glenside Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$225 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to this beautifully remodeled Cape Cod in the desirable Greenfields neighborhood and Schuykill Valley School District. Offering modern updates, a large backyard and a fantastic commuter friendly location! This 3 bedrooms and 1 bath single detached home features a first floor with spacious living room, contemporary bath, dining area that extends into the kitchen with direct access to the rear patio and yard. Outdoor entertaining and grilling with ease!!! Herringbone butcher block countertops, stylish black accent tiles and stainless steel appliance as well as new shaker cabinets complete this well designed kitchen. The side attached garage is adjacent to the mudroom and laundry just steps away from the kitchen and is perfect for easy transportation of groceries. Luxury vinyl flooring in a warm and welcoming wood-tone has been used throughout the first floor not only for aesthetic appeal but for durability and cleaning. Centrally located stairs lead you to the second floor where you will find two more bedrooms with brand new neutral color carpeting. Upgrades include: 200 amp service, New Hot water heater, New vinyl windows, New remote Garage door (will be installed by seller aprox. mis May) raked and seeded lawn, New paint, flooring, lighting, vanity, cabinetsIf you are looking for first floor living.... this house is for you!! If you are looking for Schuykill Valley Schools....this house is for you!! If you are looking for convenient access to 422, 183, and 222 this house is for you!! If you are looking to move right in without lifting a hammer...this house is for you!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clair Mckoy

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 04/17/2025

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Co-Listed By

Melinda O'Neill

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Creighton Stringer

Pagoda Realty License #RM425777

Pagoda Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,932

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Greenfields Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7400
  • Assessor Parcel Number 27-4398-20-92-7400

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,932

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Staged furniture
  • Inclusions: Kitchen appliances as shown, Washer and dryer ( however not sure of
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-04-18
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this beautifully remodeled Cape Cod in the desirable Greenfields neighborhood and Schuykill Valley School District. Offering modern updates, a large backyard and a fantastic commuter friendly location! This 3 bedrooms and 1 bath single detached home features a first floor with spacious living room, contemporary bath, dining area that extends into the kitchen with direct access to the rear patio and yard. Outdoor entertaining and grilling with ease!!! Herringbone butcher block countertops, stylish black accent tiles and stainless steel appliance as well as new shaker cabinets complete this well designed kitchen. The side attached garage is adjacent to the mudroom and laundry just steps away from the kitchen and is perfect for easy transportation of groceries. Luxury vinyl flooring in a warm and welcoming wood-tone has been used throughout the first floor not only for aesthetic appeal but for durability and cleaning. Centrally located stairs lead you to the second floor where you will find two more bedrooms with brand new neutral color carpeting. Upgrades include: 200 amp service, New Hot water heater, New vinyl windows, New remote Garage door (will be installed by seller aprox. mis May) raked and seeded lawn, New paint, flooring, lighting, vanity, cabinets If you are looking for first floor living.... this house is for you!! If you are looking for Schuykill Valley Schools....this house is for you!! If you are looking for convenient access to 422, 183, and 222 this house is for you!! If you are looking to move right in without lifting a hammer...this house is for you!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Full Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 215.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 520

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
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • 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: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1933.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2932.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 27-4398-20-92-7400
  • Tax Lot: 7400
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/15/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Kopec Lindsey
Bought by
Trovillion Victoria A
Seller's Agent
Clair Mckoy
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$302,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
4.14%
Views
141

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-40.25%
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,753
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$17,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2024
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Mitchell Martha
Bought by
Kopec Lindsey
Seller's Agent
Joan Antosy
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Juan Cortes
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$146,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-25.13%
Views
251

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1376.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Lewis Robert K
Bought by
Mitchell Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,150
Interest Rate
6.01%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $302,000 Safeguard Property Transfer
Deed $146,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $92,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $302,000 +4.1% $225 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $290,000 +98.6% $216 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $146,000 -18.9% $119 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Price Changed $180,000 -7.7% $147 / Sq Ft
12/23/2024 12/23/24 For Sale $195,000 -- $159 / 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 $1,401 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2024 $2,830 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2023 $2,757 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2022 $2,757 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2021 $2,757 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2020 $2,757 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2019 $2,687 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2018 $2,687 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2017 $2,667 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2016 $959 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2015 $940 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
2014 $940 $69,500 $29,400 $40,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Clair Mckoy

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Clair Mckoy

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 769-5680

    2 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Clair Mckoy
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  • Joan Antosy

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joan Antosy

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 334-6303

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Joan Antosy
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  • Melinda O'Neill

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Melinda O'Neill

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 301-2742

    2 in this area

    118 Total Sales

    Melinda O'Neill
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  • Creighton Stringer

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Creighton Stringer

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 529-9624

    1 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Creighton Stringer
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  • Juan Cortes

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Juan Cortes

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 463-6693

    3 in this area

    349 Total Sales

    Juan Cortes
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2056046

Bright MLS

APN: 27-4398-20-92-7400

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Glenside

520 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 520 Curtis Ave, Reading, PA 19601 and is currently priced at $302,000, approximately $224 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 520 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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