NOT LISTED FOR SALE

617 Reading Ave West Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $980,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,712 Sq Ft
$361/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2022

Last sale price $160,000 $59 Per Sq Ft

Est. 512% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,570/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2022

Huge 3 story semi-detached in desirable West Reading ! Open first floor layout with original woodwork and stained glass windows. Mechanically sound with newer heating, water, heater and roof. Property could easily be converted to a 2-unit! Property needs work! Sold as is. Cash preferred! Great potential! Nice yard! Mixed Use Zoning. Res/Commercial.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Wertz

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 07/05/2022

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Tod Slabik

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS209421L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is in below average condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,712 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Lot

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Wyomissing Hills Elementary School
  • West Reading Middle School
  • Wyomissing High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5775
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5307-17-10-5775

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Window A/C, other AC units (believed to be in working order but in as is condition)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Huge 3 story semi-detached in desirable West Reading ! Open first floor layout with original woodwork and stained glass windows. Mechanically sound with newer heating, water, heater and roof. Property could easily be converted to a 2-unit! Property needs work! Sold as is. Cash preferred! Great potential! Nice yard! Mixed Use Zoning. Res/Commercial.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Brick, High, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Hookup, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2712
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2712
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 66.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2712
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 617

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • View: Street
  • 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, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • Elementary School: WYOMISSING HILLS
  • Middle School: WEST READING
  • High School: WYOMISSING
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WYOMISSING HILLS
  • High School: WYOMISSING
  • Middle Or Junior School: WEST READING

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Rear, Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 78200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28000.00
  • Land Use Code: 4116
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RES/COMMERCIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1588391
  • School Tax: 2545.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4012.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5307-17-10-5775
  • Tax Lot: 5775
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 08/26/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Hilltop Trinity Llc
Bought by
Nunez Ysidro Rafael
Current Estimated Value
$980,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,500
Outstanding Balance
$209,160
Interest Rate
6.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2022
Closed on
Aug 26, 2022
Sold by
Frost Jordan J
Bought by
Hilltop Trinity Llc
Seller's Agent
Bob Wertz
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Tod Slabik
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-19.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2009
Sold by
Estate Of Francis J Lockovitch and Davis Kathleen T
Bought by
Frost Jordan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,772
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Jones Denise L and Dato Darnal
Bought by
Lockovitch Francis J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,600
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Nunez Ysidro Rafael -- None Listed On Document
Hilltop Trinity Llc $160,000 None Listed On Document
Frost Jordan J $123,000 None Available
Lockovitch Francis J $82,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nunez Ysidro Rafael $213,500
Previous Owner Hilltop Trinity Llc $160,000
Previous Owner Frost Jordan J $112,238
Previous Owner Frost Jordan J $120,772
Previous Owner Lockovitch Francis J $65,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Sold $160,000 -11.1% $59 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Price Changed $179,900 -10.0% $66 / Sq Ft
07/05/2022 07/05/22 For Sale $199,900 -- $74 / 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 $1,768 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2024 $4,322 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2023 $2,869 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2022 $4,012 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2021 $3,942 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2020 $3,827 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2019 $3,748 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2018 $3,642 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2017 $3,561 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2016 $1,147 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2015 $1,147 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
2014 $1,109 $78,200 $28,000 $50,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2018338

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5307-17-10-5775