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1538 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA, 19602

$160,000

Home List Price

$1,900*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,458 SqFt
$110/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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1538 Perkiomen Ave, Reading$160,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$1,900*

1.25% Loan Amount

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1900
HeatingRadiant
CoolingWall Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PABK2040126
Lot Size0.07 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1538 Perkiomen Ave

You must see this beautiful row home in the heart of Reading. Brand new flooring and fresh paint, with kitchen and bathrooms recently remodeled. The first floor has a living room, dining room, half bathroom, mud room, and a spacious kitchen. The second floor has three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Attic on the third floor has the potential for a 4th bedroom/office space. Take a look at the back yard which includes ample space perfect for entertaining family and friends. And don’t forget off street parking for two cars. All this home needs is your personal touch! Check it out. OPEN HOUSE Sat 3/2/24 from 12-3 pm.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,458 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: United Real Estate Strive 212 Lehigh Valley
  • Office Phone: (610) 351-0212
  • Listing Agent: Selena A Darraugh

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.07 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From N 13th street, head south on N 13th street towards Perry St. Turn left onto Perkiomen Ave in 350 feet, you'll find the property located on the right side.

Municipality:

  • Reading City

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $160,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $110/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,639
  • Tax Year: 2021
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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

1538 Perkiomen Ave vs Reading

63 DAYS ON ROCKET

+39 Days

$160,000

-$75.6K Less

$110/SqFt

-$33 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $75.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $33/SqFt less than other homes in Reading, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PABK2040126

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: United Real Estate Strive 212 Lehigh Valley
  • Office Phone: (610) 351-0212
  • Listing Agent: Selena A Darraugh

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Last updated on: 5/2/2024, 2:00:25 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Apr 29, 2015Home Sold
$19,250
May 20, 2011Home Sold
$20,000
Feb 20, 2003Home Sold
$48,500
Mar 18, 2002Home Sold
$16,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,639$37,500
2020$1,622$37,500
2019$1,622$37,500
2018$1,623$37,500
2017$1,612$37,500

History based on county public records data.

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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.

Nearby Schools

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4
/10

  • Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School

  • 1601 Haak St

  • 0.16 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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5
/10

  • Amanda E Stout Elementary School

  • 321 S 10th St

  • 0.54 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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4
/10

  • Tenth & Penn Elementary School

  • 955 Penn St

  • 0.73 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,193. Typical income of Reading, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1538 Perkiomen Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1538 Perkiomen Ave property is $160,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1538 Perkiomen Ave is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19602.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1538 Perkiomen Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,639 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on April 29, 2015 for $19,250. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1538 Perkiomen Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1538 Perkiomen Ave is 1,458 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1538 Perkiomen Ave is 1900.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Berks County›Reading›19602›1538 Perkiomen Ave

This home is located at 1538 Perkiomen Ave in Reading, PA and zip code 19602 in the East Reading neighborhood. This 1,458 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 28, 2024 and is currently priced at $160,000.

Over 65 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Reading, PA. In the same period over 44 listings were sold below the listed price and 35 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Reading, PA decreased by 7.9% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024 median list price was $235,666 and the average listing age was 24 days.

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

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