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214 Taft Avenue

READING, PA 19605

2 beds
2 baths
1,128 sqft
13,503 sqft lot
$221 per sqft
1975 build

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Nice Muhlenberg Twp. 2-3 bedroom rancher on double corner lot conveniently located near 5th street shopping and farmer's market. One floor living at it’s best with ramp access from the attached one car garage into the kitchen. This home offers parquet flooring and many improvements that were completed several years ago. There are currently two bedrooms, one large one which was originally two bedrooms and could be converted back to create three bedrooms. The remodeled hall bathroom has a large walk- in tile shower. There is a nice large living room with bay window, dining room and kitchen with ample cabinets and counter space. With a few finishing touches the full basement would make a great family room. The peaceful, level, oversized yard is great for outdoor fun and the storage shed offers plenty of extra space for lawn and garden equipment. To top it all off there is a whole house generator so you will never be without power. Included in this sale is the parcel Come see this great opportunity. This listing includes an additional parcel with Tax ID # 66-5308-06-48-9074. Totals of acreage and taxes have been combined to reflect both properties.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Century 21 Gold

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 17, 2024 •

MLS# PABK2044678 —

The Building

Year Built:

1975
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone, Vinyl Siding
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Ranch/Rambler
Levels:

1
Roof:

Metal
Accessibility Features:

Ramp - Main Level
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1128
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1128

Interior

Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1128
Living Area SqFt:

1,128 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

61 N from Reading, Left on Bellevue Ave to Taft Ave
Latitude:

40.38436000
Longitude:

-75.93728000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.31
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

13,503 Sqft
Inclusions:

All Appliances, Shed
Zoning:

R-2
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

102
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

66-5308-06-48-8062 & 66-5308-06-48-9074
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

8062
Tax Annual Amount:

$4,687
Tax Assessed Value:

$99,600
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

3396.0
County Tax:

763.00
City/Town Tax:

528.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Main Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Lower Level Half Baths:

1
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Lower Level Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Bottled Gas
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Oil

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

60+ Gallon Tank
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

Muhlenberg
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None Available
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

1
Driveway - # of Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$188/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/30/24 Jul 30, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$250,000
7/3/24 Jul 3, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$250,000
6/25/24 Jun 25, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$250,000	-9.1%

House Sold on 7/30/2024

$250,000

Listing provided by broker:

F. Scott Goetz

Century 21 Gold

office@c21gold.com

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214 Taft Avenue

READING, PA 19605