$160,000
SOLD APR 11, 2014

725 Philadelphia Ave Reading, PA 19607

-- Bed
-- Bath
2,310 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$69 Per Sq Ft

36% Below List Price

226 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of September 2018

4 unit rental property - 4th unit is in detached garage. Also a 2 car garage. Apt 1 & 2 laundry is in basement. Apt 3 & 4 has laundry in apts. Tenants pay own elec, hw, and heat. Apt 1 could be a 3 bedroom. Cedar shakes & slate, garage is stone exterior.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Lafferty

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #TREND:60040918 Listed on: 08/14/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Lafferty

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #TREND:60040918 Listed on: 08/14/2013

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2,310 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Operating Expense $5,190

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7608
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5305-10-36-7608

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tenants Belongings (Satalite Dish)
  • Inclusions: Apliances In Apt B Except Fridge
  • New Construction: No
  • Storage: Basement, Garage
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Remarks Public: 4 unit rental property - 4th unit is in detached garage. Also a 2 car garage. Apt 1 & 2 laundry is in basement. Apt 3 & 4 has laundry in apts. Tenants pay own elec, hw, and heat. Apt 1 could be a 3 bedroom. Cedar shakes & slate, garage is stone exterior.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Private
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Common, Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 2310
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2310
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 75.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2310
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 725

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 5
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Parking Lot, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 134
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17860.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: .

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Multi Family

  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5358.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5305-10-36-7608
  • Tax Lot: 7608
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 04/11/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Sold $240,000 -12.7% $104 / Sq Ft
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 For Sale $275,000 +71.9% $119 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $160,000 -36.0% $69 / Sq Ft
03/28/2014 03/28/14 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2013 08/14/13 For Sale $249,900 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Creighton Stringer

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Creighton Stringer

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 529-9624

    1 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Creighton Stringer
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  • Cecilia Leone

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Cecilia Leone

    Century 21 Emerald

    (484) 794-5959

    154 Total Sales

    Cecilia Leone
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Diane Lafferty

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003555296

Bright MLS

APN: 5305-10-36-7608

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

725 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 725 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA 19607 and is currently priced at $160,000, approximately $69 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 725 Philadelphia Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Mifflin Park Elementary School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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