$150,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2024

557 Centre St Reading, PA 19605

Hyde Park-Muhlenberg Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,142 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Hyde Park Playground

About This Home

As of November 2024

Brick Cape Cod style home, on .49 acre lot, with a detached 2 car garage in need of complete renovation. Property is also completely over grown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Decembrino

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS223349L Listed on: 07/17/2024

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Decembrino

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS223349L Listed on: 07/17/2024

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,142 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 60 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hyde Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7537
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-12-85-7537

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: All appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Brick Cape Cod style home, on .49 acre lot, with a detached 2 car garage in need of complete renovation. Property is also completely over grown.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1142
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1142
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 131.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1142
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 557

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • 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: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: Fuses, 60 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21344.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3287.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4641.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5308-12-85-7537
  • Tax Lot: 7537
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1142
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 08/16/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2024
Closed on
Nov 1, 2024
Sold by
Bortz Zachary A
Bought by
Quintanilla Jose Isidro Cerva
Seller's Agent
Justin Horst
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$272,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.73%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$269,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,931
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.00%
Original Mortgage
$264,713
Outstanding Balance
$263,402
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,570

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2024
Closed on
Aug 14, 2024
Sold by
Weiss James Patrick and Gapinski Heather M
Bought by
Bortz Zachary A
Seller's Agent
Dave Decembrino
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Dave Decembrino
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1628.53%
Original Mortgage
$158,381
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1967
Bought by
Weiss James P and Weiss Beverly 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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $272,900 None Listed On Document
Deed $272,900 None Listed On Document
Deed $150,000 Signature Abstract
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $264,713 New Conventional
Closed $264,713 New Conventional
Previous Owner $158,381 New Conventional
Previous Owner $32,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $37,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $272,900 -0.7% $239 / Sq Ft
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 For Sale $274,900 +83.3% $241 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $150,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Sale $150,000 -- $131 / 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 $1,447 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2024 $4,641 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2023 $4,356 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2022 $4,284 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2021 $4,183 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2020 $4,183 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2019 $4,094 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2018 $4,022 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2017 $3,946 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2016 $1,169 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2015 $1,169 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
2014 $1,169 $96,400 $49,400 $47,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Justin Horst

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Justin Horst

    Pagoda Realty

    (610) 223-7664

    1 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Justin Horst
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  • Dave Decembrino

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Dave Decembrino

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 656-9427

    1 in this area

    204 Total Sales

    Dave Decembrino
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2045934

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5308-12-85-7537

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Hyde Park-Muhlenberg

557 Centre St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 557 Centre St, Reading, PA 19605 and is currently priced at $150,000, approximately $131 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 557 Centre St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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