NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Schuylkill Ave Reading, PA 19601

Greenwich Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $106,894 - $205,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,710 Sq Ft
$94/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2013

Last sale price $7,500 $4 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2,043% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $953/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Attached Carport
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2013

Three bedroom row in need of extensive rehab. Property has been stripped of copper and needs cosmetic repairs throughout. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through January 25, 2013. Investors may submit an offer at anytime, however the offer will not be considered for negotiation until after the 15 day time period for owner occupant Buyers. Seller will offer a credit up to $500 toward a Home Warranty of Buyers choice for owner occupant offers. The buyer must identify and select the home warranty company and plan of their choice. The buyer or selling agent is responsible for providing the closing firm with the home warranty invoice to disburse payment at closing. HOME WARRANTY MUST BE SUBMITTED W/OFFER. Buyer pays all transfer tax

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Giovenco

Rudy Amelio Real Estate Listed on: 01/11/2013

Rudy Amelio Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Rudy Amelio

Rudy Amelio Real Estate License #RM422676

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Dinatally

United Real Estate Strive 212

United Real Estate Strive 212

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,710 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4258
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-64-43-4258

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1710
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1710
  • Net Sq Ft: 1710.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 5.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1710
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool: No Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 17700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 8000.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Zoning: R

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1457511
  • Tax Annual Amount: 981.0
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-5307-64-43-4258
  • Tax Lot: 4258

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2013
Closed on
Apr 4, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Cato Julius
Seller's Agent
Christopher Giovenco
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Dinatally
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$9,900
Sold Price
$7,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-24.24%
Current Estimated Value
$160,724

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,224
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2013
Sold by
Hallman Mary Jane
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
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
Cato Julius $7,500 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $170,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/12/2013 04/12/13 Sold $7,500 -24.2% $4 / Sq Ft
03/14/2013 03/14/13 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2013 03/03/13 For Sale $9,900 0.0% $6 / Sq Ft
02/26/2013 02/26/13 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2013 02/20/13 Price Changed $9,900 -33.6% $6 / Sq Ft
01/11/2013 01/11/13 For Sale $14,900 -- $9 / 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 $698 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2024 $1,141 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2023 $1,124 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2022 $1,124 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2021 $1,124 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2020 $1,112 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2019 $1,112 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2018 $1,112 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2017 $1,105 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2016 $631 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2015 $631 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
2014 $581 $25,700 $8,000 $17,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Christopher Giovenco

    Rudy Amelio Real Estate

    (484) 767-5155

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Christopher Giovenco
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  • Rudy Amelio

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Rudy Amelio

    Rudy Amelio Real Estate

    (610) 437-5501

    400 Total Sales

    Rudy Amelio
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  • Jennifer Dinatally

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jennifer Dinatally

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (610) 372-0212

    2 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Jennifer Dinatally
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003299366

Bright MLS

APN: 15-5307-64-43-4258

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Greenwich

540 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 540 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601 since 11 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $160,724, approximately $93 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 540 Schuylkill Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Northwest Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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