40 Ralph Avenue

Closed 3/28/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$175,000

2 beds1 bath1,396 sqft

40 Ralph Ave, Reading, PA 19608

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.2 acresLot Size

1938Year Built

$125/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

After touring this beautiful brick cape in Bulldog country, you'll be saying "Sign me up!" This property won't require elbow grease since the homeowner has done an excellent job with both necessary upgrades and cosmetic updates throughout the house. This is also a please remove your shoes kind of home, which means it is imaculate! The property highlights start with fantastic curb appeal with an adorable front yard with a larger rear yard that has a covered rear patio and a detached garage. The garage...After touring this beautiful brick cape in Bulldog country, you'll be saying "Sign me up!" This property won't require elbow grease since the homeowner has done an excellent job with both necessary upgrades and cosmetic updates throughout the house. This is also a please remove your shoes kind of home, which means it is imaculate! The property highlights start with fantastic curb appeal with an adorable front yard with a larger rear yard that has a covered rear patio and a detached garage. The garage will also be excellent for storage or you could rent it out to fund the annual family vacation! Inside the home are refinished hardwood floors in excellent condition, a large living room with a wood burning fireplace (yes, please), a lovely Dining Room, and a beautiful Kitchen with tile flooring. The Kitchen's a true knockout with newer shaker style cabinetry that has the elegant "soft close" features and nickel hardware. In the basement you'll find clean, unfinished storage space and a laundry tub for project cleanup. Looking for value-added items in your next home? This home has a wifi-ready security system, a repointed chimney, lots of new Simonton replacement windows, a newer roof, custom windows treatments, and a gas line for endless grilling outdoors! Checking out the second floor will be such a treat when you find extra large bedrooms and a gorgeous full bathroom that includes lots of upgrades like a walk-in tiled shower and a new glass-top vanity. The attic space of this property is also storage ready for your seasonal items. The only question you'll have after seeing this home will be, who gets the bedroom with the private rooftop deck above the patio? This charmer is going to be gone before Spring, so contact me right away for a personal tour!

Listed by: Dana L Riegel 610.451.2324 driegel@goberkscounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading

Listing closed: 03/28/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK248202

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Property Information for 40 Ralph Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $3,309 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 79-4376-12-95-4759
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,396.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
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: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1938
Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Location

School District Name: WILSON
School District County ID: 300200397305

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Sinking Spring Boro (10279)

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: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $80,100

County Tax: $613
Improvement Assessed Value: $48,600
City Town Tax: $640
Land Assessed Value: $31,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 4759
School Tax: $2,056
Tax Page Number: 6
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $9,532

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 0

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
Stories: Main, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,396.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
Total SQFT: 1,396.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Stick Built
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3013/2110/2974/301321102974_512_384_WM_gmtEWSyi2qabFhgF.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard

Parcel ID: 1565989

Parking

Type Of Parking: Alley, Detached Garage, Off Street
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 0
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Replacement
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: None
Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 40 Ralph Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 28, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #641938200	$175,000	+1.6% / yr
Mar 28, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #PABK248202	$175,000	—
Jan 26, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #PABK248202		—
Jan 18, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK248202	$175,000	—
May 8, 2008	Closed BRIGHT #1005688978	$148,000	—
May 7, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #263159350	$148,000	+6.5% / yr
Mar 13, 2008	Pending BRIGHT #1005688978		—
Feb 29, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005688978	$159,900	—
Oct 25, 2000	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576027948	$92,000	—
Oct 25, 2000	Closed BRIGHT #PABK182136	$92,000	—
Sep 8, 2000	Pending BRIGHT #PABK182136		—
Aug 24, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK182136	$94,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/28/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #641938200	$175,000 +1.6% / yr
03/28/2019	Closed BRIGHT #PABK248202	$175,000
01/26/2019	Pending BRIGHT #PABK248202	—
01/18/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK248202	$175,000
05/08/2008	Closed BRIGHT #1005688978	$148,000
05/07/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #263159350	$148,000 +6.5% / yr
03/13/2008	Pending BRIGHT #1005688978	—
02/29/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005688978	$159,900
10/25/2000	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576027948	$92,000
10/25/2000	Closed BRIGHT #PABK182136	$92,000
09/08/2000	Pending BRIGHT #PABK182136	—
08/24/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK182136	$94,900

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

Public Records for 40 Ralph Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$31,500Additions$48,600Total$80,100

Tax Record2026$1,473 ($123 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938CountyBERKSAPN79437612954759Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 Ralph Avenue

This home is within Wilson School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Whitfield El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.4 mi
8/10	Wilson West Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
7/10	Wilson High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Whitfield El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
8/10	Wilson West Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
7/10	Wilson High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 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: 40 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$175,000	2	1	1,396	8,712
46 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$175,000	4	2	1,836	9,148
34 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	–	3	1.5	1,627	12,632
50 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	4	2	1,562	3,920
54 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$91,500	3	2	1,316	3,920
43 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$177,000	3	2	1,232	6,534
28 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$134,828	3	1	1,508	8,712
58 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	–	–	2.5	2,863	8,712
47 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$154,900	3	2	1,447	7,841
31 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$184,000	3	1	1,612	13,068
24 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$197,900	3	2	1,682	7,841
51 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$209,900	3	1	1,244	3,049
41 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	3	1	1,372	6,098
53 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$147,000	3	2	1,244	3,485
57 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$315,000	3	3	1,974	6,969
27 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	3	1	1,624	8,712

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