NOT LISTED FOR SALE

712 Lancaster Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $207,000 - $231,271

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,170 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 02, 2012

Last sale price $91,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 143% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,351/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Stained Glass
  • Attic
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Porch

About This Home

As of February 2012

Great starter home or for down sizing. One floor living. Beautiful brick fireplace between 2 stained glass windows in the living room. Nice size dining room for entertaining. Enclosed porch for sitting and relaxing. Lower level is finished and includes a stove and bar for extra living space. 3 car garage for getting your car out of the weather and space for toys and storage in the attached workshop or shed. Zoned highway commercial, this home has many options. Home is being sold "as is".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Minotto

Bold Realty License #RS281877 Listed on: 11/20/2011

Bold Realty

Co-Listed By

Danny Minotto

Bold Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

JAMES BRUNDER

Century 21 Gold License #TREND:60028867

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned HC

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,170 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1472
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-5306-65-53-1472

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Basement Refrig.
  • Inclusions: Refrig, Window A/C, Window Treatments, Workbench, Basement Stove
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Remarks Public: Great starter home or for down sizing. One floor living. Beautiful brick fireplace between 2 stained glass windows in the living room. Nice size dining room for entertaining. Enclosed porch for sitting and relaxing. Lower level is finished and includes a stove and bar for extra living space. 3 car garage for getting your car out of the weather and space for toys and storage in the attached workshop or shed. Zoned highway commercial, this home has many options. Home is being sold "as is".
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1170
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1170
  • Net Sq Ft: 1170.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 93.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1170
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 712

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 49200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 29100.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Open, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: HC

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1465794
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2954.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-5306-65-53-1472
  • Tax Lot: 1472
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 02/02/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2011
Closed on
Jan 27, 2012
Sold by
Renstchler Lynne M and Melcher Raymond H
Bought by
Veras Jorge L
Seller's Agent
Linda Minotto
Bold Realty
Buyer's Agent
JAMES BRUNDER
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$91,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-17.2%
Total Days on Market
37
Current Estimated Value
$221,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$87,400
Outstanding Balance
$60,956
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,420
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
Veras Jorge L $92,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Veras Jorge L $87,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/02/2012 02/02/12 Sold $91,000 -17.2% $78 / Sq Ft
12/27/2011 12/27/11 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2011 11/20/11 For Sale $109,900 -- $94 / 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 $2,125 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2024 $3,477 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2023 $3,423 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2022 $3,423 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2021 $3,423 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2020 $3,389 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2019 $961 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2018 $3,389 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2017 $3,366 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2016 $1,923 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2015 $1,923 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
2014 $1,770 $78,300 $29,100 $49,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Minotto

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Linda Minotto

    Bold Realty

    (610) 763-5568

    2 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Linda Minotto
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  • Danny Minotto

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Danny Minotto

    Bold Realty

    (610) 763-3585

    8 in this area

    151 Total Sales

    Danny Minotto
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    JAMES BRUNDER

    Century 21 Gold

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004581230

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-65-53-1472

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

712 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 712 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 20 November 2011 and is currently estimated at $221,318, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 712 Lancaster Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Millmont Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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