NOT LISTED FOR SALE

701 N Reading Ave Boyertown, PA 19512

Gilbertsville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $263,000 - $293,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 12, 2023

Last sale price $235,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,660/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Den

About This Home

As of June 2023

Attractive 2 Story Colonial just outside of Boyertown. Open and Inviting double Living Room/Den with ornate woodwork, high ceilings, and beautiful, refinished staircase. Galley Kitchen plus a large central Dining Room with vintage built-in cabinetry and wainscoting. A bright Sunroom entry is on the side of the home and opens to porch that looks out onto the back yard. A powder room and laundry room are also conveniently located on the first floor. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms and a full Bathroom with an oversized shower. One of the bedrooms is giant (23'x11') and was originally 2 separate bedrooms. By adding a wall, the house could become a 3 bedroom home. The large, fenced yard is great for all sorts of outdoor activities. The detached, finished two car garage/workshop with openers and electricity provides plenty of space for autos and projects.
Convenient location, close to shopping, recreation and major commuter routes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Kelly

Kelly Real Estate, Inc. License #RM052045A Listed on: 04/28/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Keanna Young

Keller Williams Realty Group License #RS364251

Keller Williams Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,740

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned GENERAL COMMERCIAL

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,602 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Dirt Floor

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2945
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-5397-13-14-2945

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,740

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, 3 window air conditioning units
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Attractive 2 Story Colonial just outside of Boyertown. Open and Inviting double Living Room/Den with ornate woodwork, high ceilings, and beautiful, refinished staircase. Galley Kitchen plus a large central Dining Room with vintage built-in cabinetry and wainscoting. A bright Sunroom entry is on the side of the home and opens to porch that looks out onto the back yard. A powder room and laundry room are also conveniently located on the first floor. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms and a full Bathroom with an oversized shower. One of the bedrooms is giant (23'x11') and was originally 2 separate bedrooms. By adding a wall, the house could become a 3 bedroom home. The large, fenced yard is great for all sorts of outdoor activities. The detached, finished two car garage/workshop with openers and electricity provides plenty of space for autos and projects. Convenient location, close to shopping, recreation and major commuter routes.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Stall Shower
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Dirt Floor
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1602
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1602
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 137.02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1602
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 701

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover, Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BOYERTOWN AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397307
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Land Use Code: 191
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: GENERAL COMMERCIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1493338
  • School Tax: 3330.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4740.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-5397-13-14-2945
  • Tax Lot: 2945
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1602
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/12/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
Jun 12, 2023
Sold by
Lapish Ryan S
Bought by
Young Raymond and Miller Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Brian Kelly
Kelly Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Keanna Young
Keller Williams Realty Group
List Price
$219,500
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,500
7.06%
Views
142
Current Estimated Value
$277,634

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,634
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Original Mortgage
$227,950
Outstanding Balance
$223,086
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,164

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2021
Closed on
Apr 16, 2021
Sold by
Seymour Drake and Seymour Bonita
Bought by
Lapish Ryan S
Seller's Agent
Karl Stauffer
Richard A Zuber Realty-Boyertown
Buyer's Agent
Anita Leazier
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$173,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-11.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.23%
Original Mortgage
$173,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1969
Bought by
Seymour Drake and Bonita Ann
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Young Raymond $235,000 None Listed On Document
Lapish Ryan S $173,000 None Available
Seymour Drake -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Young Raymond $227,950
Previous Owner Lapish Ryan S $173,000
Previous Owner Drake Seymour $55,000
Previous Owner Seymour Drake $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Sold $235,000 +7.1% $147 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 For Sale $219,500 +26.9% $137 / Sq Ft
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Sold $173,000 -3.8% $108 / Sq Ft
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2021 02/15/21 Price Changed $179,900 -2.7% $112 / Sq Ft
01/26/2021 01/26/21 Price Changed $184,900 -5.1% $115 / Sq Ft
01/04/2021 01/04/21 For Sale $194,900 -- $122 / 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 $1,674 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2024 $4,915 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2023 $0 $0 $0 $0
2022 $4,436 $0 $0 $0
2021 $4,436 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2020 $4,339 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2019 $4,232 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2018 $4,082 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2017 $3,911 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2016 $1,260 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2015 $1,260 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
2014 $1,260 $111,300 $42,800 $68,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Kelly

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brian Kelly

    Kelly Real Estate, Inc.

    (610) 715-9762

    6 in this area

    174 Total Sales

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  • Keanna Young

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Keanna Young

    Keller Williams Realty Group

    (410) 567-3699

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Karl Stauffer

    Richard A Zuber Realty-Boyertown

    (610) 858-4347

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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  • Anita Leazier

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Anita Leazier

    Pagoda Realty

    (610) 468-5447

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2029370

Bright MLS

APN: 38-5397-13-14-2945

Pennsylvania Berks County Boyertown 19512 Gilbertsville

701 N Reading Ave, Boyertown, PA

This home is located at 701 N Reading Ave, Boyertown, PA 19512 since 28 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $277,634, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 701 N Reading Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Boyertown Area Senior High School and Brookeside Montessori School.

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