138 Bennett Street

Closed 10/4/24
Closed 10/4/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$105,000
2 beds819 sqft$128/sqft
138 Bennett St, Reading, PA 19605
TownhouseProperty Type
1,742 sq ftLot Size
1890Year Built
$128/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This interior row townhouse in Muhlenberg is close to everything and has been a rental since the owners purchased it in 1985. It's currently registered and up-to-date with Muhlenberg Township. It needs fresh paint and the kitchen and bathroom need work to bring it back to life. On the first floor you'll enter into the living room, beyond is the dining room, kitchen and full bath with tub shower. On the 2nd floor, there are 2 bedrooms and the 3rd floor is fully carpeted but has no windows. The basement...This interior row townhouse in Muhlenberg is close to everything and has been a rental since the owners purchased it in 1985. It's currently registered and up-to-date with Muhlenberg Township. It needs fresh paint and the kitchen and bathroom need work to bring it back to life. On the first floor you'll enter into the living room, beyond is the dining room, kitchen and full bath with tub shower. On the 2nd floor, there are 2 bedrooms and the 3rd floor is fully carpeted but has no windows. The basement is unfinished,. The property is a rectangle that goes from Bennett Street to Spring Valley Road. According to Muhlenberg Township Zoning, a parking area could be added if it is 10' x 20' blacktop or cement parking area maintaining 3' on each side to the neighboring property lines.
  • Listed by: Karen L Harbster 610.698.9880 karenharbster@gmail.com • Bold Realty
Listing closed: 10/04/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2047218

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$109,900

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

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Property Information for 138 Bennett Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,906 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 66-5318-09-15-2717
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2.5
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Street
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 09-03-2024
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 819.00
  • 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: Below Average
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG
  • School District County ID: 300200397508
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $37,600
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $314
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $18,000
  • City Town Tax: $214
  • Land Assessed Value: $19,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 111R
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 2717
  • School Tax: $1,378
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 7
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 819.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Interior, Level, Rear Yard
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 1547511
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Public
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Level Entry - Main
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 138 Bennett Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2047218

$105,000—
Oct 3, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1542400431

$105,000—
Sep 26, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2047218

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2047218

$105,000
10/03/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1542400431

$105,000
09/26/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2047218

—

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Public Records for 138 Bennett Street

Taxable ValueLand$19,600Additions$18,500Total$38,100
Tax Record2026$572 ($48 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt819 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt819 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyBERKSAPN66531809152717

Schools near 138 Bennett 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: 138 Bennett Street, Reading, PA 19605
$105,000
2
819
1,742
140 Bennett Street, Reading, PA 19605
$99,900
2
–
704
2,178
136 Bennett Street, Reading, PA 19605
$195,000
4
1,465
10,018
100 Spring Street, Reading, PA 19601
$115,000
4
3
2,564
2,614
133 Spring Valley Road, Reading, PA 19605
$235,000
3
1,148
12,632
131 Spring Valley Road, Reading, PA 19605
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3
1
1,148
3,049

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