NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 S 6th St Reading, PA 19602

Estimated Value: $98,246 - $160,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,588 Sq Ft
$88/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $60,000 $38 Per Sq Ft

Est. 133% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $827/month

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Reading Skatepark

About This Home

As of August 2021

This home is located at 523 S 6th St, Reading, PA 19602 since 02 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $140,062, approximately $88 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 523 S 6th St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Tyson-Schoener Elementary School, Southwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Candelaria

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/02/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Candelaria

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/02/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,588 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4186
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-5306-43-87-4186

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Southern Reading Subdivision

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washers & Dryers all AS IS.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1588
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1588
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 40.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1588
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 523

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Rubber
  • Spa: No
  • 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 Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 28200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 8900.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1441246
  • School Tax: 665.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1622.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-5306-43-87-4186
  • Tax Lot: 4186
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1588
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/31/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Varro Mario Sobal
Bought by
Avila Sergio and Sanchez Filiberto Avila
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-7.69%
Current Estimated Value
$140,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2007
Sold by
Lobos Juan F and Lobos Berta
Bought by
Sobalvarro Mario

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,905
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2003
Sold by
Alzate Carlos
Bought by
Lobos Juan F and Lobos Berta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2002
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Alzate Carlos
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Avila Sergio $60,000 Signature Abstract
Sobalvarro Mario $59,900 Conestoga Title Insurance Co
Lobos Juan F $37,000 --
Alzate Carlos $18,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sobalvarro Mario $56,905
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $60,000 -7.7% $38 / Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 For Sale $65,000 -- $41 / Sq Ft
08/01/2021 08/01/21 Pending -- -- --
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 $1,007 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2024 $1,647 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2023 $1,622 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2022 $1,622 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2021 $1,622 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2020 $1,606 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2019 $1,606 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2018 $1,606 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2017 $1,595 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2016 $911 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2015 $911 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
2014 $838 $37,100 $8,900 $28,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2002488

Bright MLS

APN: 02-5306-43-87-4186