Last Sold Price
4 beds1,135 sqft$40/sqft
740 Ritter St, Reading, PA 19601

Description

Beautiful 4 BR, 1 bath. New kitchen and bath. Tiled floor and hardwood floors. Forced electric hot air heat. New roof. New windows. New 200 amp electric service. Price increase due to renovations being completed.Beautiful 4 BR, 1 bath. New kitchen and bath. Tiled floor and hardwood floors. Forced electric hot air heat. New roof. New windows. New 200 amp electric service. Price increase due to renovations being completed.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/22/2009 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robert S Berger • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
    P: (610) 372-3200 reloman@enter.net
  2. Listed by Cathy M Kopicz • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
    P: (610) 780-9421 cathykopicz@gmail.com

Property Details for 740 Ritter Street

Status
MLS #
1005167214
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$1,304 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1905
Lot Size
0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
Tax ID Number
15-5307-56-44-6445
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
DOUGLASS
Municipality
READING CITY
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
6
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,135.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Below Average

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$170,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Reading, PA

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$180,000 | 739 Lincoln Street, Reading, PA 19601
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1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$170,000 | 515 Schuylkill Avenue, Reading, PA 19601
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4
Bedrooms
1,075
Square Feet
0.02
Acres
$172,000 | 123 Oley Street, Reading, PA 19601
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Sold 11/01/24

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Bedrooms
1,164
Square Feet
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Sold 01/26/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
front view of a house with a yard
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a residential apartment building with a yard
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Sold 10/10/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$175,000 | 447 Gordon Street, Reading, PA 19601
1/20
7

$175,000

Sold 11/06/25

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Bedrooms
1,272
Square Feet
0.02
Acres
$143,000 | 224 Rose Street, Reading, PA 19601
1/26
8

$143,000

Sold 11/13/24

4
Bedrooms
1,272
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$135,000 | 756 Lance Place, Reading, PA 19604
1/19
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Sold 02/25/25

4
Bedrooms
1,256
Square Feet
0.02
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Sold By BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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Building Information for 740 Ritter Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

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Property Information for 740 Ritter Street

Location
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
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
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $34,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $24,600
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,600
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 6445
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: 2700
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 8
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 8
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 8
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,135.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1456485
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent Office Ext: 3007
  • List Agent Preferred Phone Ext: 3007
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.reloman.com

Property History for 740 Ritter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005167214

$45,000
May 20, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #272005672

$45,000

+44160.3% / yr

Mar 18, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005167214

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005167214

$45,000
05/20/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #272005672

$45,000

+44160.3% / yr

03/18/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005167214

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

Public Records for 740 Ritter Street

Taxable ValueLand$9,600Additions$24,600Total$34,200
Tax Record2026$965 ($80 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,135 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,135 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905CountyBERKSAPN15530756446445

Schools near 740 Ritter Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Northwest El School
PublicPK to 4

Northwest Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

St Margaret School
PrivatePK to 8

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 740 Ritter Street, Reading, PA 19601
$45,000
4
1,135
1,742
$37,382
3
1
1,311
1,742
$40,000
3
1,270
1,742
$75,000
4
1
1,317
1,742
$170,000
4
1,270
1,742
$131,000
4
1,270
1,742

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