521 Perry Street

Closed 4/17/13

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Last Sold Price

$25,000

1,633 sqft$15/sqft

521 Perry St, Reading, PA 19601

Multi FamilyProperty Type

1,307 sq ftLot Size

1920Year Built

$15/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Brick duplex located in Centre Park area with 1633 sqft. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Buyer responsible for both sides of transfer tax.Brick duplex located in Centre Park area with 1633 sqft. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Buyer responsible for both sides of transfer tax.

Listed by: Alex Betances 610.926.8610 alex@brgpa.com • Berks Realty Group

Listing closed: 04/17/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003333990

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Property Information for 521 Perry Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,615 / year
MLS Type: Multi-Family
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 14-5307-43-87-0441
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Row/Townhouse
Style: Other
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: N 5TH ST
Municipality: READING CITY
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,633.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1920
Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

Location

School District Name: READING
School District County ID: 300200397169

High School: READING SENIOR (BERKS PA)
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Reading City (10201)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2012
Tax Assessed Value: $42,300

Improvement Assessed Value: $30,800
Land Assessed Value: $11,500
Land Use Code: 138R
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 0441

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Unit Information

Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2

Rooms

Room List: Master Bedroom

Financial Information

Expenses

Annual Gross Expense: $1,615

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,633.00
Total SQFT: 1,633.00

Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/4008/0339/300740080339_512_384_WM_UJYCa-lOFF89a0Uo.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 1453600

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Laundry Type: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 521 Perry Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 17, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #354439032	$25,000	-15.8% / yr
Apr 17, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003333990	$25,000	—
Feb 25, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003333990		—
Feb 14, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003333990	$24,900	—
Jul 25, 2012	Expired BRIGHT #1007113632	$59,900	—
Jan 25, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007113632	$64,900	—
Mar 30, 2009	Expired BRIGHT #1006384206	$74,900	—
Jun 30, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006384206	$74,900	—
Sep 28, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244172017	$65,000	+14.1% / yr
Sep 28, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #PABK106722	$65,000	—
Aug 21, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #PABK106722		—
Apr 14, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK106722	$69,900	—
Dec 15, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #PABK139128	$44,900	—
Dec 8, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244084254	$44,900	—
Nov 3, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #PABK139128		—
Aug 6, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK139128	$44,900	—
Feb 11, 2000	Closed BRIGHT #PABK218716	$23,000	—
Jan 18, 2000	Pending BRIGHT #PABK218716		—
Oct 7, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK218716	$34,900	—
May 28, 1998	Closed BRIGHT #PABK240632	$45,000	—
Mar 26, 1998	Pending BRIGHT #PABK240632		—
Dec 31, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK240632	$54,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/17/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #354439032	$25,000 -15.8% / yr
04/17/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003333990	$25,000
02/25/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003333990	—
02/14/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003333990	$24,900
07/25/2012	Expired BRIGHT #1007113632	$59,900
01/25/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007113632	$64,900
03/30/2009	Expired BRIGHT #1006384206	$74,900
06/30/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006384206	$74,900
09/28/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244172017	$65,000 +14.1% / yr
09/28/2007	Closed BRIGHT #PABK106722	$65,000
08/21/2007	Pending BRIGHT #PABK106722	—
04/14/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK106722	$69,900
12/15/2004	Closed BRIGHT #PABK139128	$44,900
12/08/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244084254	$44,900
11/03/2004	Pending BRIGHT #PABK139128	—
08/06/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK139128	$44,900
02/11/2000	Closed BRIGHT #PABK218716	$23,000
01/18/2000	Pending BRIGHT #PABK218716	—
10/07/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK218716	$34,900
05/28/1998	Closed BRIGHT #PABK240632	$45,000
03/26/1998	Pending BRIGHT #PABK240632	—
12/31/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK240632	$54,900

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

Public Records for 521 Perry Street

Taxable ValueLand$11,500Additions$30,800Total$42,300

Tax Record2026$1,194 ($100 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,633 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,633 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1920CountyBERKSAPN14530743870441

Schools near 521 Perry Street

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Riverside El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.4 mi
3/10	Northwest Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.5 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	St Margaret School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Riverside El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Northwest Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	St Margaret School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 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: 521 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$25,000	–	–	1,633	1,307
519 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	–	5	1	1,642	1,307
523 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$25,000	5	1	1,702	1,307
517 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$43,000	–	–	1,642	1,307
527 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$60,000	5	1	1,642	1,307
515 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$33,990	5	1	1,630	1,307
529 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$33,000	5	1	1,398	1,307
513 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	–	5	1	1,692	1,307
511 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$11,674	–	2	1,658	1,307
529 A Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$66,000	–	2	1,980	1,307
509 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$45,136	5	1	1,692	1,307
1308 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23504	$199,000	3	3	1,462	2,374
1308 Church Street, Reading, PA 19601	$70,250	5	1	1,764	1,307
1310 Church Street, Reading, PA 19601	$76,500	5	1	1,577	1,307
507 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	–	5	1	1,630	1,307
505 Perry Street, Reading, PA 19601	$57,000	4	1	1,307	1,307

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