232 Shakespeare Drive

Closed 7/31/24

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Last Sold Price

$310,000

3 beds2 baths1,505 sqft$206/sqft

232 Shakespeare Dr, Reading, PA 19608

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.26 acresLot Size

1961Year Built

$206/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 232 Shakespeare Drive in Wilson School District! This large corner lot in Cornwall Terrace with a fenced-in yard provides plenty of space for gatherings and activities! A large living room greets you when you enter, but it that isn’t enough space for you, there’s an extra space in the rear of the home that could be used as a second living room or an office space. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The basement was previously finished but is now a blank slate waiting for...Welcome to 232 Shakespeare Drive in Wilson School District! This large corner lot in Cornwall Terrace with a fenced-in yard provides plenty of space for gatherings and activities! A large living room greets you when you enter, but it that isn’t enough space for you, there’s an extra space in the rear of the home that could be used as a second living room or an office space. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The basement was previously finished but is now a blank slate waiting for you to make it your own! The home has already been converted from oil to gas to help you save on utilities. Don't miss out on making this convenient corner property your own!

Listed by: Piera Moyer 610.670.2770 pmoyer@goberkscounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading

Listing closed: 07/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2044642

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Property Information for 232 Shakespeare Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $4,097 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 80-4386-19-61-1434
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: WERNER FARM
Subdivision: WERNER FARM (BERKS PA)
Municipality: SPRING TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,505.00
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

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1961
Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Location

School District Name: WILSON
School District County ID: 300200397305

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Spring Twp (10280)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $98,500

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $754
Improvement Assessed Value: $63,100
City Town Tax: $438
Land Assessed Value: $35,400
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 111
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 1434
School Tax: $2,905
Tax Page Number: 16
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

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

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,505.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,505.00
Total SQFT: 1,505.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8031/5157/4746/803151574746_512_384_WM_kdyylV9bBJ7mI1Jf.jpg
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Permanent
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 Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1572558

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
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 232 Shakespeare Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 31, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2044642	$310,000	—
Jul 30, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1538994834	$310,000	+10.7% / yr
Jun 20, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2044642		—
Jun 16, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2044642	$290,000	—
Mar 31, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #570327733	$133,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/31/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2044642	$310,000
07/30/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1538994834	$310,000 +10.7% / yr
06/20/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2044642	—
06/16/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2044642	$290,000
03/31/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #570327733	$133,000

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

Public Records for 232 Shakespeare Drive

Taxable ValueLand$35,400Additions$63,100Total$98,500

Tax Record2026$1,958 ($163 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,505 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,505 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961CountyBERKSAPN80438619611434

Schools near 232 Shakespeare Drive

This home is within Wilson School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Cornwall Terrace El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
6/10	Wilson Southern Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
7/10	Wilson High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Cornwall Terrace El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
6/10	Wilson Southern Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
7/10	Wilson High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 232 Shakespeare Drive, Reading, PA 19608	$310,000	3	2	1,505	11,325
228 Shakespeare Drive, Reading, PA 19608	$240,000	3	1	1,481	9,583
229 Bard Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$330,000	3	2	1,666	9,147
232 Bard Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	3	2	1,234	10,019
300 Shakespeare Drive, Reading, PA 19608	$192,500	3	2	1,428	12,632
225 Bard Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	–	3	2	1,414	7,841
224 Shakespeare Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$190,000	3	2	1,402	9,583
233 Shakespeare Drive, Reading, PA 19608	–	3	1	1,674	18,295
228 Bard Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$219,900	3	2	2,086	10,454
229 Shakespeare Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	3	2	2,008	15,682
221 Bard Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$206,000	4	2	1,664	9,148
301 Shakespeare Drive, Reading, PA 19608	$264,900	3	2	1,694	13,068
304 Shakespeare Drive, Reading, PA 19608	$162,500	3	1	1,414	9,148
220 Shakespeare Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$104,000	3	2	1,300	9,583
221 Shakespeare Drive, Reading, PA 19608	–	4	2	1,712	12,197
217 Shakespeare Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$183,000	3	2	1,800	10,890

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