43 Ralph Avenue

Closed 12/11/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$177,000

3 beds2 baths1,232 sqft

43 Ralph Ave, Reading, PA 19608

TownhouseProperty Type

0.15 acresLot Size

1925Year Built

$144/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

You will not want to miss this stunning, fully renovated, semi-detached gem situated on a quiet street in Sinking Spring, Wilson School District! Just minutes from all major Wyomissing shopping centers, 422, and 222; you could not ask for a better location! The home boasts beautiful curb appeal with its manicured landscaping and freshly painted covered front porch. You will never find yourself searching for parking as this precious property provides a detached two car garage with alley access and...You will not want to miss this stunning, fully renovated, semi-detached gem situated on a quiet street in Sinking Spring, Wilson School District! Just minutes from all major Wyomissing shopping centers, 422, and 222; you could not ask for a better location! The home boasts beautiful curb appeal with its manicured landscaping and freshly painted covered front porch. You will never find yourself searching for parking as this precious property provides a detached two car garage with alley access and gravel area for additional parking. Enter through the front door into the spacious living room featuring laminate flooring, new window with original stained glass transom, modern light fixture, built-in cabinetry, and open columned entry to the dining room. The dining room offers the same gorgeous new laminate, a ceiling fan, and the original wood stair set to the second floor. Make your way to the 15 handle kitchen equipped with new stone-coat epoxy counter-tops, stainless double sink with retractable faucet, butcher block island with utility sink, ceiling fan, large pantry, all new stainless appliances, and new waterproof laminate flooring. A convenient full bath is located just off the kitchen and offers the same waterproof laminate flooring and a generous closet. Completing the first floor is the enclosed porch/mudroom that has been freshly painted and offers a spacious closet and access door to the long, level backyard and detached garage! Back inside you can head to the second floor to discover three ample-sized bedrooms with brand new Frieze carpeting and modern fixtures. The first of the three bedrooms offers a second story, covered porch with a peaceful view of the backyard and stairs to ground level. The full shared bath is complete with a new sink, vanity and shower/tub. The middle bedroom offers an access door to the unfinished attic providing an incredible amount of storage. The entire home has been freshly painted and has solid hardwood doors and original glass doorknobs throughout. Gas heat, gas hot water. This absolutely adorable home is the perfect mix of modern upgrades and original charm. Call today to schedule your private showing!

Listed by: Daryl E Tillman 484.336.7758 daryl@daryltillman.com • Daryl Tillman Realty Group
Listed by: Lisa Tillman 610.985.0224 lisa@daryltillman.com • Daryl Tillman Realty Group

Listing closed: 12/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK363710

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Property Information for 43 Ralph Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $3,717 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 79-4376-12-95-6772
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: Sunset Rd
Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 7
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,232.00
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: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 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: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $87,900

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $673
Improvement Assessed Value: $57,500
City Town Tax: $736
Land Assessed Value: $30,400
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 161
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 6772
School Tax: $2,308
Tax Page Number: 6
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

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: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

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

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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Full Bath
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,232.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,232.00
Total SQFT: 1,232.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/7268/2876/304372682876_512_384_WM_VQ14i4WsT21qCJT8.jpg
Flooring Type: Laminated
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-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: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Rear Yard
Parcel ID: 1565997

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

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

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

Utilities

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 43 Ralph Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 11, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK363710	$177,000	—
Dec 10, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688608134	$177,000	+155.8% / yr
Oct 29, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK363710		—
Oct 26, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK363710	$165,000	—
Jun 15, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #673486350	$112,000	—
Jun 5, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK353754	$112,000	—
May 18, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK353754		—
Feb 3, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK353754	$125,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/11/2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK363710	$177,000
12/10/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688608134	$177,000 +155.8% / yr
10/29/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK363710	—
10/26/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK363710	$165,000
06/15/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #673486350	$112,000
06/05/2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK353754	$112,000
05/18/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK353754	—
02/03/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK353754	$125,000

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

Public Records for 43 Ralph Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$30,400Additions$57,500Total$87,900

Tax Record2026$1,616 ($135 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyBERKSAPN79437612956772

Schools near 43 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: 43 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$177,000	3	2	1,232	6,534
47 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$154,900	3	2	1,447	7,841
41 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	3	1	1,372	6,098
51 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$209,900	3	1	1,244	3,049
31 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$184,000	3	1	1,612	13,068
46 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$175,000	4	2	1,836	9,148
53 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$147,000	3	2	1,244	3,485
40 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$175,000	2	1	1,396	8,712
54 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$91,500	3	2	1,316	3,920
50 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	4	2	1,562	3,920
57 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$315,000	3	3	1,974	6,969
34 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	–	3	1.5	1,627	12,632
27 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	3	1	1,624	8,712
58 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	–	–	2.5	2,863	8,712
28 Ralph Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$134,828	3	1	1,508	8,712
23 Ralph Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$103,000	4	3	1,838	8,276

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