124 East Walnut Street

Closed 12/17/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$245,000

3 beds2 baths1,568 sqft

124 E Walnut St, Reading, PA 19607

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.13 acresLot Size

1920Year Built

$156/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this well maintained and fully upgraded gem in the heart of Shillington! 124 E Walnut St has so much to offer with its charming character and exceptional look. As you enter the home from the generously-sized front porch, you will immediately feel at home as you make your way into the blissful living room. Imagine yourself sitting back and relaxing in its coziness and all that it has to offer; boasting hardwood floors, accentuated with stained glass windows, and antique French doors that...Welcome to this well maintained and fully upgraded gem in the heart of Shillington! 124 E Walnut St has so much to offer with its charming character and exceptional look. As you enter the home from the generously-sized front porch, you will immediately feel at home as you make your way into the blissful living room. Imagine yourself sitting back and relaxing in its coziness and all that it has to offer; boasting hardwood floors, accentuated with stained glass windows, and antique French doors that lead into the separate dining room for everyday use and perfect for entertaining. Make your way to the upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, side splash, open wall concept, island, and new stainless-steel appliances. The first-floor powder room is a magnificent plus as well. This home is perfect for entertaining with an easy flow for traffic, and as you exit the kitchen, you will find a covered back deck, which had been recently redone, and beautifully landscaped fenced in backyard, perfect for picnics and gatherings. In the back of the property sits a one car detached garage (roof replaced in 2015). As you make your way to the second floor you will find a generously sized master bedroom with hardwood floors, retreating to the second bedroom, where you'll find a remarkable private porch overlooking the backyard. The home also owns a 3rd bedroom in addition to the added luxury of a multipurpose bonus room that can be utilized as a 4th bedroom, sitting room, changing room, or office. The basement is unfinished but is being utilized for laundry and a workout room. Please Take note that central AC was added in 2016. This home has been converted from oil to gas heat with electric heat pump back-up, new energy efficient insulated doors, new storm doors on the 1st floor, downspouts with underground drainage, basement has been well maintained with new waterproofing, extra insulation under the porch, new basement windows, newer HTWH (2016), Roof (2012), new HVAC (2018), along with upgraded electrical, added insulation installed, and walk-up floored attic is perfect for added storage. Walking distance to the middle and high school and close proximity of parks and recs, shopping, and restaurants. Don't wait, this amazing home won't last long! Seller is providing a 1 yr America's Preferred Home Warranty!

Listed by: Amy L Alfonsi 215.919.8957 aalfonsi@kw.com • Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham

Listing closed: 12/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK365564

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Property Information for 124 East Walnut Street

Property Details

Taxes: $3,619 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 77-4395-08-79-5099
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: SHILLINGTON
Subdivision: SHILLINGTON (BERKS PA)
Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 7
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,568.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1920
Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,663 SF

Location

Location

School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District County ID: 300200397317

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Shillington Boro (10277)

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

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $83,400

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $639
Improvement Assessed Value: $51,100
City Town Tax: $595
Land Assessed Value: $32,300
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 112
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 5099
School Tax: $2,385
Tax Page Number: 12
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $500

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Study, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Half Bath
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,568.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,568.00
Total SQFT: 1,568.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/5422/1084/304354221084_512_384_WM_ffiuit4K4apmBO1y.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper 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
Parcel ID: 1563982
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://app.cloudpano.com/tours/eV6fOO2SE1

Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 124 East Walnut Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 17, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK365564	$245,000	—
Dec 14, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688383657	$245,000	+12.1% / yr
Oct 26, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK365564		—
Oct 26, 2020	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK365564		—
Oct 14, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK365564	$245,000	—
Dec 30, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #586113914	$156,000	+2.5% / yr
Dec 30, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003330345	$156,000	—
Nov 13, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003330345		—
Oct 28, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003330345	$149,800	—
May 13, 2014	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009614476	$99,900	—
Nov 12, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009614476	$144,900	—
Oct 15, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244078781	$115,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/17/2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK365564	$245,000
12/14/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688383657	$245,000 +12.1% / yr
10/26/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK365564	—
10/26/2020	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK365564	—
10/14/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK365564	$245,000
12/30/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #586113914	$156,000 +2.5% / yr
12/30/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003330345	$156,000
11/13/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003330345	—
10/28/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003330345	$149,800
05/13/2014	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009614476	$99,900
11/12/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009614476	$144,900
10/15/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244078781	$115,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

124 East Walnut Street

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,568 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,568 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

5,663 SqFt

Schools near 124 East Walnut Street

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Cumru El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.7 mi
6/10	Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	0.7 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.1 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	La Salle Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Cumru El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.7 mi
6/10	Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.1 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
NR	La Salle Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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This home: 124 East Walnut Street, Reading, PA 19607	$245,000	3	2	1,568	5,663
120 East Walnut Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	1	1	1,592	5,663
128 East Walnut Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$365,000	3	2	1,783	8,276
116 East Walnut Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$224,900	3	2	1,440	5,663
123 East Walnut Street, Reading, PA 19607	$200,000	5	1	1,747	5,663
36 State Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$147,000	3	2	1,480	4,356
119 East Walnut Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$170,000	3	1	1,444	4,356
125 East Walnut Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	3	1	1,568	6,098
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124 E Walnut St, Reading, PA 19607

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Stories

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