541 Locust Street

Closed 1/14/14

Sold

Last Sold Price

$7,000

4 beds1 bath1,656 sqft$4/sqft

541 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604

Single FamilyProperty Type

1,307 sq ftLot Size

1910Year Built

$4/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This property being sold as is. The property is in need of major cosmetic repairs and also needs many windows on main level. The home is a four bedroom row, conveniently located by schools, hospital and public transit. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through November 12, 2013. Investors may submit an offer at anytime, however the offer will not be considered for negotiation until after the 15 day time period for owner occupant Buyers. Seller will offer a credit...This property being sold as is. The property is in need of major cosmetic repairs and also needs many windows on main level. The home is a four bedroom row, conveniently located by schools, hospital and public transit. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through November 12, 2013. Investors may submit an offer at anytime, however the offer will not be considered for negotiation until after the 15 day time period for owner occupant Buyers. Seller will offer a credit up to $500 toward a Home Warranty of Buyers choice for owner occupant offers. The buyer must identify and select the home warranty company and plan of their choice. The buyer or selling agent is responsible for providing the closing firm with the home warranty invoice to disburse payment at closing. Home warranty must be submitted w/offer. Buyer pays all transfer tax.

Listed by: Christopher P Giovenco 484.767.5155 chrisg@ameliore.com • ERA Rudy Amelio Real Estate
Listed by: Rudy Amelio 610.437.5501 rudy@ameliore.com • ERA Rudy Amelio Real Estate

Listing closed: 01/14/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003634230

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Property Information for 541 Locust Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,515 / year
MLS Type: Residential
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 11-5317-62-13-4349
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Row/Townhouse
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING
Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: 11TH
Municipality: READING CITY
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,656.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1910
Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

Location

School District Name: READING
School District County ID: 300200397169

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: 2013
Tax Assessed Value: $37,900

Improvement Assessed Value: $25,900
Land Assessed Value: $12,000
Land Use Code: 117R
Zoning: R
Tax Lot: 4349

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,656.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,656.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/6395/3244/300763953244_512_384_WM_nDEhyBwkN08557BR.jpg
Basement Type: Full
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 1449495

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Fireplaces Count: 0

Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 541 Locust Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 14, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003634230	$7,000	—
Jan 10, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #409586404	$7,000	-24.9% / yr
Dec 19, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003634230		—
Oct 28, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003634230	$14,900	—
Aug 23, 2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009253950	$14,900	—
Apr 11, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009253950	$14,900	—
Sep 30, 2010	Expired BRIGHT #1006769672	$34,900	—
Mar 23, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006769672	$45,000	—
Mar 5, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244162705	$50,000	+43.7% / yr
Mar 15, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #PABK139878	$24,000	—
Feb 23, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244090276	$24,000	-13.1% / yr
Jan 20, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #PABK139878		—
Jan 7, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK139878	$25,900	—
Aug 31, 2004	Expired BRIGHT #PABK302074	$39,900	—
Aug 24, 2004	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK322316	$39,000	—
Aug 24, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK322316	$39,000	—
Aug 22, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK302074	$39,900	—
Nov 23, 2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576080763	$37,900	—
Nov 23, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #PABK186894	$37,900	—
Jul 12, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #PABK186894		—
Nov 7, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK186894	$37,900	—
Nov 2, 2000	Expired BRIGHT #PABK263878	$37,900	—
May 2, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK263878	$37,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/14/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003634230	$7,000
01/10/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #409586404	$7,000 -24.9% / yr
12/19/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003634230	—
10/28/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003634230	$14,900
08/23/2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009253950	$14,900
04/11/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009253950	$14,900
09/30/2010	Expired BRIGHT #1006769672	$34,900
03/23/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006769672	$45,000
03/05/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244162705	$50,000 +43.7% / yr
03/15/2005	Closed BRIGHT #PABK139878	$24,000
02/23/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244090276	$24,000 -13.1% / yr
01/20/2005	Pending BRIGHT #PABK139878	—
01/07/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK139878	$25,900
08/31/2004	Expired BRIGHT #PABK302074	$39,900
08/24/2004	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK322316	$39,000
08/24/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK322316	$39,000
08/22/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK302074	$39,900
11/23/2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576080763	$37,900
11/23/2001	Closed BRIGHT #PABK186894	$37,900
07/12/2001	Pending BRIGHT #PABK186894	—
11/07/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK186894	$37,900
11/02/2000	Expired BRIGHT #PABK263878	$37,900
05/02/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK263878	$37,900

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

Public Records for 541 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,000Additions$25,900Total$37,900

Tax Record2026$1,070 ($89 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyBERKSAPN11531762134349

Schools near 541 Locust Street

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Thirteenth & Green El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.2 mi
3/10	Central Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.4 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	New Story	Private - Choice school	1 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	St. Marys School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Thirteenth & Green El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.2 mi
3/10	Central Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.4 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	New Story Private1 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
NR	St. Marys School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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: 541 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$7,000	4	1	1,656	1,307
543 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$50,000	5	2	1,836	1,307
539 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$47,500	5	1	1,656	1,307
537 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$13,000	5	1	1,818	1,307
535 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$132,000	5	1	1,818	1,307
533 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$110,000	5	1	1,646	871
531 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$56,900	5	1	1,602	1,307
529 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$6,000	5	1	1,586	1,307
1130 East Greenwich Street, Reading, PA 19604	$180,000	5	2	1,840	1,306
540 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$7,500	3	1	1,126	1,307
542 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$35,000	4	1	1,154	1,307
527 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$65,000	5	1	1,546	1,306
1132 East Greenwich Street, Reading, PA 19604	$55,000	6	2	1,870	1,742
536 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$72,000	4	2	1,100	1,307
1134 East Greenwich Street, Reading, PA 19604	$59,900	6	1	1,882	1,307
1128 East Greenwich Street, Reading, PA 19604	$194,900	5	3	2,129	1,306

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