NOT LISTED FOR SALE

844 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

Estimated Value: $337,765

8 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Last Sold March 17, 2023

Last sale price $255,000

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,987/month

224 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Home Security System
  • Corner Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • 3-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

BACK ON THE MARKET! This corner property is located in the Historic District of Reading and all businesses must be approved by them and the city. Off street parking for 5-8. Currently a business with a reception area as you enter. So many possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teri Lutz Freeman

(610) 372-3200 tfreeman@homesale.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 06/15/2022

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Co-Listed By

Ed Freeman

(610) 372-3200 freeman4realestate@comcast.net BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Gustis

(484) 498-4000 pete@petegustis.com Springer Realty Group

Springer Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,238

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-3

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Private Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 440 Volts
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5170
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-50-65-5170

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,238

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Electric Service: 440 Volts
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11325.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2559.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6238.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-50-65-5170
  • Tax Lot: 5170
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
Lee Robert J
Bought by
Flipping Mindsets Llc
Current Estimated Value
$337,765

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$327,646
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2022
Closed on
Mar 15, 2023
Sold by
844 Centre Ave Llc
Bought by
Lee Robert J
Seller's Agent
Teri Lutz Freeman
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Peter Gustis
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-8.9%
Views
158

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2010
Sold by
844 Centre Avenue Llc
Bought by
844 Centre Ave Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
Salisbury House Of Southeast Pa Inc
Bought by
844 Centre Avenue Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,695
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Flipping Mindsets Llc $275,000 None Listed On Document
Lee Robert J $255,000 --
844 Centre Ave Llc -- Dba Conestoga Title Company
844 Centre Avenue Llc $155,000 Dba Conestoga Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Flipping Mindsets Llc $330,000
Previous Owner 844 Centre Ave Llc $77,000
Previous Owner 844 Centre Avenue Llc $155,695
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Sold $255,000 0.0% --
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Off Market $255,000 -- --
01/25/2023 01/25/23 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2022 12/17/22 For Sale $279,900 0.0% --
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Sale $279,900 +5.6% --
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Sold $265,000 -5.2% $54 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Price Changed $279,599 -6.5% $57 / Sq Ft
11/02/2017 11/02/17 For Sale $299,000 -- $61 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $2,755 $101,500 $73,500 $28,000
2024 $4,507 $101,500 $73,500 $28,000
2023 $6,238 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2022 $6,238 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2021 $6,238 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2020 $6,175 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2019 $6,175 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2018 $6,175 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2017 $6,135 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2016 $2,559 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2015 $3,505 $142,700 $73,500 $69,200
2014 $3,225 $203,600 $73,500 $130,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2017460

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-50-65-5170