1237 Butler Street

Closed 5/29/09
Closed 5/29/09
Exterior Front
Kitchen
Kitchen
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Bedroom 3
Living Room
Bedroom - Main
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$95,000
3 beds1,456 sqft

1237 Butler St, Reading, PA 19601

TownhouseProperty Type
0.05 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$65/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

You are going to LOVE this house! Well maintained, tastefully decorated twin off of Rt 12. Large Living Room with built in cabinets and bright bay window. You'll love cooking in the spacious kitchen with updated cabinets and a double sink! First floor half bath is attached to Cozy Sunporch that leads into a beautiful garden with a birdbath, flowers and plenty of Roses surrounding the fenced backyard. The Yard also includes an arbor and shed for the new owner! Three PRIVATE bedrooms all freshly painted....You are going to LOVE this house! Well maintained, tastefully decorated twin off of Rt 12. Large Living Room with built in cabinets and bright bay window. You'll love cooking in the spacious kitchen with updated cabinets and a double sink! First floor half bath is attached to Cozy Sunporch that leads into a beautiful garden with a birdbath, flowers and plenty of Roses surrounding the fenced backyard. The Yard also includes an arbor and shed for the new owner! Three PRIVATE bedrooms all freshly painted. Main bedroom has built in cabinets and two closets! If that isn't enough - CENTRAL AIR was installed in 2007. Some replacement windows mostly on second floor. New Hot Water Heater. Pride of Ownership is evident! This home also features a working security system. Good Mechanicals but owner is including a HOME WARRANTY so buyer can enjoy peace of mind. All appliances remain! TAXES were lowered last year to $1086 Move in Ready! Take a LOOK! Click on the camera for virtual tour
  • Listed by: Mirella Romualdi 610.670.5900 mromualdi@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty Elite-Wyomissing
Listing closed: 05/29/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005918708
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$113,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

Reading, PA

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Property Information for 1237 Butler Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,511 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 19-5307-38-16-8761
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: RT 12
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 6
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,456.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTHWEST (BERKS PA)
  • High School: READING SENIOR (BERKS PA)
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)

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

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2008
  • Tax Assessed Value: $40,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $26,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $14,000
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 8761

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: 5700

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,456.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1466586

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent Office Ext: 124
  • List Agent Preferred Phone Ext: 124

Property History for 1237 Butler Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #272005720

$95,000

+1.7% / yr

May 29, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005918708

$95,000—
May 9, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005918708

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #272005720

$95,000

+1.7% / yr

05/29/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005918708

$95,000
05/09/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005918708

—

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Public Records for 1237 Butler Street

Taxable Value

Land

$14,000

Additions

$26,200
Total$40,200

Tax Record

2026

$1,135 ($95 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,456 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,456 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

2,178 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1900

County

BERKS

APN

19530738168761

Schools near 1237 Butler Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glenside El School
Public - PK to 4
Northwest Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
St Margaret School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Glenside El School
PublicPK to 4

Northwest Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

St Margaret School
PrivatePK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1237 Butler Street, Reading, PA 19601
$95,000
3
1,456
2,178
1235 Butler Street, Reading, PA 19601
$63,656
–
2
1,856
4,792
1239 Butler Street, Reading, PA 19601
$89,900
3
1,456
2,178
1241 Butler Street, Reading, PA 19601
$75,000
3
1
1,456
2,178
1243 Butler Street, Reading, PA 19601
$80,000
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–
–
4,356
1245 Butler Street, Reading, PA 19601
–
–
7
7,579
2,178

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