229 Reed

Closed 9/15/23
Closed 9/15/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$95,000
4 beds
229 Reed, Reading, PA 19601
Multi FamilyProperty Type
1,742 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built

Description

This is a 2 unit twin that needs some major rehab. First floor has 3 good sized rooms with kitchen and bathroom, second floor has 3 rooms with kitchen and bathroom too and an attic with full sized windows which makes an extra room. Owner had fixed new double pane windows in most rooms and had started wall repairs. Selling AS-IS. This house is conveniently located in Reading, close to all major highways and a walking distance to most amenities. If you are a contractor or a DIY person, this is an ideal...This is a 2 unit twin that needs some major rehab. First floor has 3 good sized rooms with kitchen and bathroom, second floor has 3 rooms with kitchen and bathroom too and an attic with full sized windows which makes an extra room. Owner had fixed new double pane windows in most rooms and had started wall repairs. Selling AS-IS. This house is conveniently located in Reading, close to all major highways and a walking distance to most amenities. If you are a contractor or a DIY person, this is an ideal investment opportunity. First time home owners, you can live in one and rent one as it is a legally registered 2 unit dwelling with separate mechanicals for each house. Has a car accessible rear that can be made into an off-street parking pad for 2 cars. All utilities are off(no power, no water) but there's enough light, for the basement viewing please carry a spotlight. Come check out this house.
  • Listed by: Emma K. Ombima 484.387.9026 emma.ombima@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
Listing closed: 09/15/2023 12:00 AM • Source: GLVRMLS, MLS#: 720214

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$105,000

Avg days on market

109

Sale-to-list ratio

61.1%

Reading, PA

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Property Information for 229 Reed

Property Details
  • Taxes: $997 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / Semi Detached
  • County: Berks County
  • Subdivision Name: Not in Development
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42011
  • Directions: From Allentown Pike, pass by Carvel on the right, turn left onto Elm st, then make a Right turn onto Reed St, destination is on the Left
  • Latitude: 40.33922
  • Longitude: -75.924569
  • MLS Area Major: Reading
  • Zoning: Single Family Residential
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 5307-75-81-7634
  • Tax Annual Amount: $997
  • Tax Assessed Value: $49,600
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Not Applicable
  • High School District: Not Applicable
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Not Applicable
Parking
  • Parking Total: 0.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1742
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1900
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: No
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No
Multi Family
Multi Family Innformationn
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $.00
  • Fuel Expense: $.00
  • Gardener Expense: $.00
  • Gross Income: $0
  • Insurance Expense: $.00
  • Maintenance Expense: $.00
  • Net Operating Income: $0
  • Operating Expense: $.00
  • Other Expense: $.00
  • Professional Management Expense: $.00
  • Trash Expense: $.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $.00
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Unit Num: 2
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $1.00

Property History for 229 Reed

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #720214

$95,000—
Aug 10, 2023

Pending

GLVRMLS #720214

—
Jul 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #720214

$119,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #720214

$95,000
08/10/2023

Pending

GLVRMLS #720214

—
07/07/2023

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #720214

$119,900

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Schools near 229 Reed

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lauers Park El School
Public - PK to 4
Southwest Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Victory Christian Academy
Private - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lauers Park El School
PublicPK to 4

Southwest Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Victory Christian Academy
PrivateK to 6

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: 229 Reed, Reading, PA 19601
$95,000
4
–
1,742
229 Reed Street, Reading, PA 19601
$57,228
4
1
1,484
1,742
227 Reed Street, Reading, PA 19601
$60,000
4
1
1,364
1,742
231 Reed Street, Reading, PA 19601
$45,000
3
1
1,680
1,742
225 Reed Street, Reading, PA 19601
$15,000
4
1
1,133
1,742
233 Reed Street, Reading, PA 19601
$10,000
4
2
2,339
2,178

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