Sold for $290,000

$290,000

500 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606

5beds

2,819sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1918

0.6 Acres Lot

$365,600 Zestimate^®

$103/sqft

$2,584 Estimated rent

Home value

$365,600

$340,000 - $391,000

$2,584/mo

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What's special

Rare opportunity to own a stunning tudor style home nestled in the hills of Berks county. This spacious dwelling featuring a slate roof, 2.5 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms offers endless opportunities for its next buyer. Touring this property will lead you through beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, an abundance of natural light and endless attention to detail in every room. The first floor features a large living room with window seat, dining room, kitchen and welcoming foyer plus powder room. The second floor is comprised of a full bathroom, three bedrooms and office space with built in shelving. Upstairs on the third floor of the home are two additional bedrooms, an additional full bathroom and an art studio or flex space to suite your needs or preferences. Outside, nature abounds with lush foliage and natural landscaping. The large side porch offers space for relaxation and mature trees for peace and privacy. This charming abode is available for showings beginning on Thursday, May 30.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Bedroom 6

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Radiator, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ductless, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Brick

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,819
Total interior livable area: 2,819 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,819
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street, Alley Access
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 0.6 Acres
Features: Sloped

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 23531720901660001
Zoning: R-4
Zoning description: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Tudor
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Masonry, Stone
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Slate

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1918

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $103/sqft
Tax assessed value: $85,800
Annual tax amount: $5,347
Date on market: 5/30/2024
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Generator, Certain Pieces Of Original Owners Artwork
Ownership: Fee Simple

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/3/2024	Sold	$290,000-4.9%$103/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2043428 Report a problem
6/4/2024	Pending sale	$304,900$108/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2043428 Report a problem
5/30/2024	Listed for sale	$304,900+12.6%$108/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2043428 Report a problem
11/30/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2000075 Report a problem
3/31/2023	Sold	$270,750+20.3%$96/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2026730 Report a problem
2/28/2023	Pending sale	$225,000$80/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2026730 Report a problem
2/24/2023	Listed for sale	$225,000-2.2%$80/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2026730 Report a problem
11/29/2021	Sold	$230,000+2.3%$82/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2000075 Report a problem
10/13/2021	Pending sale	$224,900$80/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2000075 Report a problem
10/13/2021	Listing removed	$224,900$80/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2000075 Report a problem
10/8/2021	Listed for sale	$224,900+60.6%$80/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2000075 Report a problem
8/5/2002	Sold	$140,000$50/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,033 +8.2%	$85,800
2024	$5,577 +3.5%	$85,800
2023	$5,390 +3.3%	$85,800
2022	$5,219 -35%	$85,800 -36.4%
2021	$8,027 +2.8%	$134,800
2020	$7,805 +3.2%	$134,800
2019	$7,559 +1.1%	$134,800
2018	$7,480 +3.1%	$134,800
2017	$7,258 +258.6%	$134,800
2016	$2,024 +5.3%	$134,800
2015	$1,922	$134,800
2014	--	$134,800
2013	--	$134,800
2012	--	$134,800
2011	--	$134,800
2010	--	$134,800
2009	--	$134,800
2008	--	$134,800
2007	--	$134,800
2006	--	$134,800
2005	--	$134,800
2004	--	$134,800
2003	--	$134,800
2000	--	$134,800