Seller's Agent in 2025
Carly Schaffer
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 413-0713
1 in this area
54 Total Sales
97 Summit Ave Reading, PA 19607
Liggett Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
884
Sq Ft
0.26
Acres
Highlights
- Rambler Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
- No HOA
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- Porch
About This Home
As of June 2025Presenting 97 Summit Ave in the Governor Mifflin School District. This home sits on a large, corner lot, with privacy fence on much of the yard, finished with chain link fence to completely surround the large backyard. Park in the driveway, or in the one car garage, which will lead you to a nice covered side porch. Enter through the side door into the updated eat-in kitchen, complete with luxury vinyl plank floors and stainless steel appliances. The nice-sized living room welcomes you with a large bay window and hardwood floors. Two bedrooms and one full bathroom complete the main level of the home. The basement is unfinished and is home to a pellet stove to help with home heating costs as well as the laundry area. The home is just 1.5 miles away from Alvernia University, as well as has convenient access to routes 222 and 422!! Don't miss this one, schedule your showing today!! FEMA flood map shows that the property is located in zone X. Zone X defined by FEMA: An Area That Is Determined To Be Outside The 100- And 500-Year Floodplains.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 413-0713 carlyschaffer@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS350947 Listed on: 05/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,618
Year Built
- Built in 1969
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- Privacy Fence
- Vinyl Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Corner Lot
- Property is zoned HR, High Density Residential
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 1 Driveway Space
- Side Facing Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 884 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Ceiling Fan
- Awning
- Attic Fan
- Eat-In Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 6831
- Assessor Parcel Number 39-5306-17-00-6831
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Fretz Mary Ann and Hoff Meghan Nicole
Bought by
Brown David
Seller's Agent
Carly Schaffer
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Angelo Giannotti
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$226,500
Premium/Discount to List
$37,500
19.84%
Views
479
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$215,175
Outstanding Balance
$214,990
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$12,972
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 26, 2018
Sold by
Barabas Catherine S
Bought by
Barabas Catherine S and Fretz Mary Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Bought by
Barabas Catherine S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $226,500 | Signature Abstract | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $82,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $215,175 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $215,175 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $78,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | Sold | $226,500 | +19.8% | $256 / Sq Ft |
| 05/18/2025 05/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | For Sale | $189,000 | -- | $214 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,406 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2024 | $3,626 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2023 | $3,524 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2022 | $3,436 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2021 | $3,368 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2020 | $3,368 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2019 | $3,327 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2018 | $3,267 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2017 | $3,203 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2016 | $1,198 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2015 | $1,198 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
| 2014 | $1,198 | $78,800 | $30,300 | $48,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Carly Schaffer
-
Angelo Giannotti
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Angelo Giannotti
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 334-3431
1 in this area
243 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2056826
APN: 39-5306-17-00-6831
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