NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Lawrence Ave Reading, PA 19609

Estimated Value: $272,883 - $332,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,244 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2017

Last sale price $179,900 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,815/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2017

First Class Lincoln Park Home with Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout. New Oak Kitchen with tile backsplash and all appliances remain. Convenient First Floor Powder Room. The Sunny Living Room features a Brick Fireplace and Arched Opening to Nice Dining Room. Upstairs there are 3 great bedrooms and a perfectly updated, original tile bath. Awesome yard and a great deck off the kitchen. This home also has new replacement windows and newer gas heat with central air. This is a cream puff - finished in lovely colors. Quick Possession is possible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L Listed on: 03/21/2017

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Candelaria

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,244 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

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

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2122
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4396-13-13-2122

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,350

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Remarks Public: First Class Lincoln Park Home with Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout. New Oak Kitchen with tile backsplash and all appliances remain. Convenient First Floor Powder Room. The Sunny Living Room features a Brick Fireplace and Arched Opening to Nice Dining Room. Upstairs there are 3 great bedrooms and a perfectly updated, original tile bath. Awesome yard and a great deck off the kitchen. This home also has new replacement windows and newer gas heat with central air. This is a cream puff - finished in lovely colors. Quick Possession is possible.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • 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
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1244
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1244
  • Net Sq Ft: 1244.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 144.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1244
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 521

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
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 63800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28400.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1575205
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3350.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4396-13-13-2122
  • Tax Lot: 2122
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 05/25/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2017
Closed on
May 25, 2017
Sold by
Baker Curtis and Baker Deborah
Bought by
Cabrera Alexander L
Seller's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$179,900
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$297,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,071
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$176,641
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2016
Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Wert Scott G and Wert Mary A
Bought by
Baker Curtis and Baker Deborah
Seller's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$172,900
Sold Price
$174,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%
Original Mortgage
$171,731
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2008
Sold by
Needham Ronald J
Bought by
Wert Scott G and Wert Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2000
Sold by
Needham Ronald J and Needham Dana M
Bought by
Needham Ronald J
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
Cabrera Alexander L $179,900 None Available
Baker Curtis $174,900 None Available
Wert Scott G $150,000 None Available
Needham Ronald J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cabrera Alexander L $168,000
Closed Cabrera Alexander L $176,641
Previous Owner Baker Curtis $171,731
Previous Owner Wert Scott G $120,000
Previous Owner Wert Scott G $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2017 05/25/17 Sold $179,900 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
04/12/2017 04/12/17 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2017 03/21/17 For Sale $179,900 +2.9% $145 / Sq Ft
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Sold $174,900 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Off Market $174,900 -- --
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Price Changed $174,900 +1.2% $141 / Sq Ft
05/23/2016 05/23/16 For Sale $172,900 -- $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 $1,784 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2024 $3,945 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2023 $3,759 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2022 $3,667 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2021 $3,537 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2020 $3,537 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2019 $3,437 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2018 $3,407 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2017 $3,350 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2016 $1,238 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2015 $1,238 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
2014 $1,238 $92,200 $28,400 $63,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michele McCartney

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michele McCartney

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 587-1913

    2 in this area

    216 Total Sales

    Michele McCartney
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  • Jose Candelaria

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jose Candelaria

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-8066

    1 in this area

    231 Total Sales

    Jose Candelaria
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  • Creighton Stringer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Creighton Stringer

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 529-9624

    4 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Creighton Stringer
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003262529

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4396-13-13-2122

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609

521 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 521 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 21 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $297,971, approximately $239 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 521 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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