Seller's Agent in 2020
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(610) 406-8198
138 Total Sales
604 N 5th St Reading, PA 19601
Reading Area
Studio
2
Baths
3,954
Sq Ft
2,614
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- 1 Fireplace
- 5-minute walk to Centre Park
About This Home
As of September 2020Welcome to 604 N. 5th St! This Unique & Stately Historic Building is over 3,000 Sq Ft of livable space! Located in the highly sought after community of Centre Park Historic District, this Semi-Detached Duplex has been recently rehabbed completely from Top to Bottom! Apartment One, with its Fully Finished Basement is currently occupied on a yearly lease; it boasts large ceilings, hardwood flooring, updated kitchen with built in stainless steel appliances and direct access to the finished basement for an additional bedroom, laundry area, and additional live-able open space for entertainment. Apartment Two boasts 4 Private Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, a Spacious Living Room with Fireplace, Updated Kitchen with White Cabinets, Sun Room and a Relaxing 2nd floor Deck in the Rear. This Historic building is a solid income producing investment property generating $25,200 is Yearly Rental Income and a must have for your portfolio. For additional peace of mind, Seller will provide a 1 Year Home Warranty to the Buyer with the purchase. Don't miss out on owning one of Reading's Unique & Historic priced possessions! Call to schedule a showing today! *Virtual Tours of both apartments are also available upon request*
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(484) 450-8771 admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #rs339935 Listed on: 03/21/2020
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,427
Year Built
- Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2020
Lot Details
- 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
- Historic Home
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Duplex
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Plaster Walls
- Shingle Roof
- Rubber Roof
Interior Spaces
- Bathtub with Shower
- Open Floorplan
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Dual Staircase
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Treatments
- Wood Frame Window
- Double Door Entry
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Concrete
- Ceramic Tile
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Side Exterior Basement Entry
- Basement Windows
Home Security
- Exterior Cameras
- Fire Escape
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Hot Water Heating System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 2 Units
- Centre Park Histor Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Home warranty included in the sale of the property
- The owner pays for water, sewer
- Tax Lot 7659
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-67-73-7659
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2020
Closed on
Sep 9, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
List Price
$184,500
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.44%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
0.029%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 4, 2014
Closed on
Jan 21, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alex Betances
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Baez
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$50,050
Premium/Discount to List
$150
0.3%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.78%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 9, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 9, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
0.0582%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $180,000 | Signature Abstract | ||
| $50,050 | None Available | ||
| $4,300 | None Available | ||
| $110,000 | Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $153,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $88,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2020 09/09/20 | Sold | $180,000 | -2.4% | $46 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2020 07/31/20 | For Sale | $184,500 | +2.5% | $47 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/22/2020 07/22/20 | Off Market | $180,000 | -- | -- | |
| 07/21/2020 07/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/25/2020 05/25/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/19/2020 05/19/20 | Price Changed | $184,500 | -0.2% | $47 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/02/2020 04/02/20 | For Sale | $184,900 | +2.7% | $47 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/02/2020 04/02/20 | Off Market | $180,000 | -- | -- | |
| 03/21/2020 03/21/20 | For Sale | $184,900 | +269.4% | $47 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/10/2015 02/10/15 | Sold | $50,050 | +0.3% | $17 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/09/2015 01/09/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/04/2014 11/04/14 | For Sale | $49,900 | -- | $17 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,236 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2025 | $2,150 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2024 | $3,517 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2023 | $3,462 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2022 | $3,462 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2021 | $3,462 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2020 | $3,427 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2019 | $3,427 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2018 | $3,427 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2017 | $3,405 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2016 | $1,945 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2015 | $1,945 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
| 2014 | $1,790 | $79,200 | $10,800 | $68,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Fernando Hernandez
-
Carlos Aponte
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Carlos Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
(610) 587-5218
-
Alex Betances
Seller's Agent in 2015
Alex Betances
EXP Realty, LLC
(610) 781-3518
16 Total Sales
-
David Baez
Buyer's Agent in 2015
David Baez
EXP Realty, LLC
(484) 824-8874
67 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK355560
APN: 5307-67-73-7659
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