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229 Elwyn Ave, Reading, PA, 19608

$279,900

Home List Price

$3,324*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,171 SqFt
$239/SqFt
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229 Elwyn Ave, Reading$279,900

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,324*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAdditional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized, Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1983
HeatingBaseboard, Other
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PABK2043290
Lot Size0.21 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 229 Elwyn Ave

This quality built all- brick home with a first floor Owner’s bedroom, a covered front porch perfect for sitting on summer evenings, a nicely landscaped front yard, and Pella windows is ready for it’s next owner. This home offers an incredible opportunity for increasing value as it’s unfinished second floor is waiting for someone to realize it’s full potential. This home features a spacious kitchen with built -in oven and cooktop, hot water baseboard heat AND a propane stove in the LR for extra comfort. The attached one care garage is oversized and features a 10’ wide door. There is a shed in the rear yard with a garage door that can hold another car and/or be used as a storage shed. If you’re looking for one-floor living with expansion potential, don’t miss this unique home.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,171 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Platinum Realty
  • Office Phone: (610) 898-1441
  • Listing Agent: Jon Harvey Gerhart

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Water Softener, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Slate, Vinyl
  • Interior: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Water Treat System, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Awning(s), Outbuilding(s)

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized, Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Front Yard, Landscaped, Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.21 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Other
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Wilson High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Wilson West Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Green Valley Elementary, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Penn to Park to Doherty to Elwyn

Municipality:

  • Sinking Spring Boro

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $279,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $239/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Reading, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$235.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$142

Avg. Days On Market

24

# of Sold Homes

144

229 Elwyn Ave vs Reading

15 DAYS ON ROCKET

-9 Days

$279,900

+$44.2K More

$239/SqFt

+$96 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $44.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $96/SqFt more than other homes in Reading, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PABK2043290

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Platinum Realty
  • Office Phone: (610) 898-1441
  • Listing Agent: Jon Harvey Gerhart

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Green Valley Elementary

  • 270 Green Valley Rd

  • 1.21 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Wilson West Middle School

  • 450 Faust Rd

  • 1.23 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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7
/10

  • Wilson High School

  • 2601 Grandview Blvd

  • 1.82 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,763. Typical income of Reading, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 229 Elwyn Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 229 Elwyn Ave property is $279,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 229 Elwyn Ave is a house located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19608.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 229 Elwyn Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 229 Elwyn Ave are:
Green Valley Elementary: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Wilson West Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Wilson High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 229 Elwyn Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 229 Elwyn Ave is 1,171 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 229 Elwyn Ave is 1983.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Berks County›Reading›19608›229 Elwyn Ave

This home is located at 229 Elwyn Ave in Reading, PA and zip code 19608. This 1,171 square foot home, which was built in 1983, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $279,900.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Reading, PA there were more than 65 sold above asking price, over 44 sold below and more than 35 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Reading, PA decreased by 7.9% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 24 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $235,666.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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