NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

Estimated Value: $194,000 - $310,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,832 Sq Ft
$85/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2014

Last sale price $79,900 $28 Per Sq Ft

Est. 200% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,493/month

252 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 4-minute walk to Second & Oley Playground

About This Home

As of July 2014

Extraordinary Centre Park Townhome, with frontage on Centre Ave. and 4th St. 5 bedrooms, 2 full modern baths, modern kitchen, formal dining room, beautiful hardwood floors and stained glass windows. Gas FA heat and central air. Family room in basement features wet bar with refrigerator and R/O. Seperate laundry includes washer and dryer. Walk-out basement to private fenced yard. Home also has an office facing Centre Ave. and was a successful notary & insurance business for 50 years. Plenty of room for a large family and lots of storage. Please look at the attached photos and get the feel of this magnificent home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Yeager

Pagoda Realty License #RM422644 Listed on: 09/17/2013

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Graziellina Kerber

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS303086

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,832 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3468
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-66-73-3468

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: 2 R/O'S, 2 Refrigerators, W/D, Window Trtmnts, Freezer.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Extraordinary Centre Park Townhome, with frontage on Centre Ave. and 4th St. 5 bedrooms, 2 full modern baths, modern kitchen, formal dining room, beautiful hardwood floors and stained glass windows. Gas FA heat and central air. Family room in basement features wet bar with refrigerator and R/O. Seperate laundry includes washer and dryer. Walk-out basement to private fenced yard. Home also has an office facing Centre Ave. and was a successful notary & insurance business for 50 years. Plenty of room for a large family and lots of storage. Please look at the attached photos and get the feel of this magnificent home.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Stove, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2832
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2832
  • Net Sq Ft: 2832.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 28.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2832
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 538

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 55200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9600.00
  • Land Use Code: 121D
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1455045
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2591.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-66-73-3468
  • Tax Lot: 3468
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 07/25/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2023
Sold by
Josephs Althea C and Terrizzi Debra S
Bought by
Jarvis Althea
Total Days on Market
252
Current Estimated Value
$239,746

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,012
Outstanding Balance
$114,854
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$109,185

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2018
Sold by
Terrizzi Debra S
Bought by
Terrizzi Debra S and Josephs Althea C

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2013
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Mullenberger Peter E
Bought by
Terrizzi Debra S
Seller's Agent
David Yeager
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Graziellina Kerber
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$79,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.96%
Original Mortgage
$75,900
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Jarvis Althea -- Mortgage Connect
Jarvis Althea -- Mortgage Connect
Jarvis Althea -- Mortgage Connect
Terrizzi Debra S -- None Available
Terrizzi Debra S $79,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jarvis Althea $117,012
Closed Jarvis Althea $117,012
Previous Owner Terrizzi Debra S $75,900
Previous Owner Terrizzi Debra S $3,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Sold $79,900 0.0% $28 / Sq Ft
05/29/2014 05/29/14 For Sale $79,900 0.0% $28 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2014 05/24/14 Off Market $79,900 -- --
04/14/2014 04/14/14 Price Changed $79,900 -11.1% $28 / Sq Ft
01/21/2014 01/21/14 For Sale $89,900 +12.5% $32 / Sq Ft
01/18/2014 01/18/14 Off Market $79,900 -- --
09/17/2013 09/17/13 For Sale $89,900 -- $32 / 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 $1,759 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2024 $2,877 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2023 $2,833 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2022 $2,833 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2021 $2,833 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2020 $2,804 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2019 $2,804 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2018 $2,804 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2017 $2,786 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2016 $1,591 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2015 $1,591 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
2014 $1,464 $64,800 $9,600 $55,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Yeager

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    David Yeager

    Pagoda Realty

    (610) 985-7700

    55 Total Sales

    David Yeager
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  • Graziellina Kerber

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Graziellina Kerber

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 638-2907

    80 Total Sales

    Graziellina Kerber
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003591394

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-66-73-3468

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601

538 Centre Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 538 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601 since 17 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $239,746, approximately $84 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 538 Centre Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Riverside Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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