105 Monroe Street

Closed 2/6/23
Closed 2/6/23
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NEW ROOF
NEW ROOF ON CARPORT
REAR VIEW FROM THE NORTH
THE VILLAGE
CORNER MONROE STREET AND DIESEL ALLEY
NEW ROOF. CARPORT ENRANCE
THE VILLAGE
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THE BORDER
TILED KITCHEN 14' X 13'
GRANITE COUNTER TOPS
NEW STOVE AND EXHAUST HOOD
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM 13' X 13'
HARDWOOD
LIVING /DINING ROOM COMBO 26' X 11'
FOURTH BEDROOM GOES HERE
NEW WINDOWS
NEW CARPET
VIEW FROM KITCHEN
UPPER BEDROOM W/CLOSET
NEW CARPET
13' X 13'
NEW WINDOW
CARPET
13' X 11'
NEW WINDOWS
FINISHED LOWER LEVEL 26' X 26'
WALL MOUNTED GAS HEAT
UTILITY ROOM TO THE LEFT 16' X 8'
DOWNSTAIRS TO THE LEFT
ALL DRESSED UP
ALL DRESSED UP
ALL DRESSED UP
EAT-IN COMFORTABLY
AMPLE COUNTER SPACE
AMPLE STORAGE
EAT-IN COMFORTABLY
VIEW FROM YOUR CAR
WELCOME HOME
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Last Sold Price
$226,000
3 beds1,834 sqft
105 Monroe St, Reading, PA 19605
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$123/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Move into this charming, three-bedroom Cape on Monroe with 676 square feet of additional living space in the finished basement below! Affordable, with lower taxes and ready for immediate occupancy. Many features make this affordable house an attractive option to call home. Inside, the living space totals 1,834 square feet and the practical floor plan makes the day-to-day very manageable. The three bedrooms are private. GAS to heat. A/C to keep you cool. Room for breakfast in the kitchen plus a living...Move into this charming, three-bedroom Cape on Monroe with 676 square feet of additional living space in the finished basement below! Affordable, with lower taxes and ready for immediate occupancy. Many features make this affordable house an attractive option to call home. Inside, the living space totals 1,834 square feet and the practical floor plan makes the day-to-day very manageable. The three bedrooms are private. GAS to heat. A/C to keep you cool. Room for breakfast in the kitchen plus a living room/dining room combo. Updated and upgraded. NEW granite countertops. NEW kitchen cabinets. NEW replacement windows. Hardwood floors and NEW carpet throughout. Outside you can plant flowers in the shaded, front yard or recline on the paved, covered carport. Can you say play-dates and cookouts? Roof is NEW 10/22. The value is in the location. Access all points from north to south via routes 61 and 222. Shopping is literally 'round the corner. Walk to Boscov's, Fairgrounds Mall, Wells Fargo, First National, Redner's and Dollar Tree. Also, the value is in the manageable living space. Just effortlessly maintain it and get on with the rest of your life. Affordability. Location. Quality. Value. What are you waiting for? Live maintenance free on a quiet street that always has plenty of parking. Come see for yourself. It will be well worth your time to take a look. What are you waiting for? Welcome home!
  • Listed by: Rick Alleyne 610.698.9115 rickunited1@gmail.com • United Real Estate Strive 212
Listing closed: 02/06/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2023356

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Property Information for 105 Monroe Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,109 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 66-5308-12-85-6212
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 10-29-2022
  • Subdivision: HYDE PARK
  • Subdivision: HYDE PARK (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 6
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,158.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 676.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 676.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG
  • School District County ID: 300200397508
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Muhlenberg Twp (10266)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $68,800
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $527
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $43,600
  • City Town Tax: $365
  • Land Assessed Value: $25,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 6212
  • Tax Page Number: 24
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Utility Room, Full Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Living/Dining Room Combo
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Living/Dining Room Combo
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 4
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Concrete
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,834.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,158.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,834.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8019/8286/7352/801982867352_512_384_WM_0gRg9u6RNYK870St.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 1543447
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, On Street
  • Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Stove, Range Hood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 105 Monroe Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2023356

$226,000—
Feb 3, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505460039

$226,000

+106.1% / yr

Dec 23, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2023356

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2023356

$226,000
02/03/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505460039

$226,000

+106.1% / yr

12/23/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2023356

—

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Public Records for 105 Monroe Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,200Additions$43,600Total$68,800
Tax Record2026$1,033 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,158 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,158 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyBERKSAPN66530812856212

Schools near 105 Monroe Street

This home is within Muhlenberg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Muhlenberg El Center
Public - K to 3
C E Cole Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 6
Muhlenberg Middle School
Public - 7 to 9
Muhlenberg High School
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Muhlenberg El Center
PublicK to 3

C E Cole Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Muhlenberg Middle School
Public7 to 9

Muhlenberg High School
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 105 Monroe Street, Reading, PA 19605
$226,000
3
1,834
3,484
103 Monroe Street, Reading, PA 19605
$134,000
3
844
3,920
504 Centre Street, Reading, PA 19605
–
3
1
1,158
5,227
101 Monroe Street, Reading, PA 19605
–
2
1
1,148
4,792
107 Monroe Street, Reading, PA 19605
$136,900
3
1,400
7,841
504 Centre Street, Unit R, Reading, PA 19605
–
–
–
–
2,614

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