NOT LISTED FOR SALE

726 Franklin St Reading, PA 19602

Southeast Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $78,000 - $123,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,468 Sq Ft
$69/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2017

Last sale price $26,000 $18 Per Sq Ft

Est. 291% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $580/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2017

Good property for an investor directly across from Barta bus terminal and walking distance to all of downtown Reading.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pablo Zabala

Pagoda Realty Listed on: 06/21/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Pablo Zabala

Pagoda Realty Listed on: 06/21/2017

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,468 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2525
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-5306-28-99-2525

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Remarks Public: Good property for an investor directly across from Barta bus terminal and walking distance to all of downtown Reading.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1468
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1468
  • Net Sq Ft: 1468.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 20.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1468
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 726

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
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 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: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 13700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 5500.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: LEED Cert

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1441739
  • Tax Annual Amount: 825.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 03-5306-28-99-2525
  • Tax Lot: 2525
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 08/03/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2023
Sold by
Tax Claim Bureau Of Berks County
Bought by
Dejesus Maribel
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$101,535

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2017
Closed on
Jul 28, 2017
Sold by
Valentin Neftali
Bought by
Dejesus Maribel
Seller's Agent
Pablo Zabala
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pablo Zabala
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$29,900
Sold Price
$26,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-13.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2016
Sold by
Valentin Neftali and Ortiz Diana
Bought by
Velentin Neftali

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2007
Sold by
Lengel James W
Bought by
Valentin Neftali and Ortiz Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,700
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Sold by
Patriot Bank
Bought by
Lengel James W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2001
Sold by
Stepanoff Theodore T
Bought by
Clement Robert W and Clement Milinda S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,715
Interest Rate
6.93%
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
Dejesus Maribel $3,000 --
Dejesus Maribel $26,000 None Available
Velentin Neftali $2,000 None Available
Valentin Neftali $43,000 None Available
Lengel James W $8,500 Conestoga Title Berks
Clement Robert W $38,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Valentin Neftali $38,700
Previous Owner Clement Robert W $64,715
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2017 08/03/17 Sold $26,000 -13.0% $18 / Sq Ft
06/24/2017 06/24/17 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2017 06/21/17 For Sale $29,900 -- $20 / 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 $119 $4,400 $1,000 $3,400
2024 $195 $4,400 $1,000 $3,400
2023 $839 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2022 $839 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2021 $839 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2020 $831 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2019 $831 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2018 $831 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2017 $825 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2016 $472 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2015 $472 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
2014 $434 $19,200 $5,500 $13,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Pablo Zabala

    Pagoda Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003657345

Bright MLS

APN: 03-5306-28-99-2525

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 Southeast Reading

726 Franklin St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 726 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602 since 21 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $101,535, approximately $69 per square foot. This property was built in 1911. 726 Franklin St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Amanda E. Stout Elementary School, Southern Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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