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  • $278,000

    742 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611

    3beds
    1,204sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1950
    2,613 Square Feet Lot
    $278,000 Zestimate®
    $231/sqft
    $2,140 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $278,000

    $259,000 - $295,000

    $2,140/mo

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    What's special

    Updated 3 bedroom, all brick semi located on the corner of 2 lovely, tree-lined streets. Property complimented with all-season, perennial landscaping. Walk to the Tower Health at The Reading Hospital, planetarium, museum, arborium, restaurants, shops, parks, and much more. Enjoy many events held on the "Avenue" held throughout the year or appreciate the perfect view of the firework shows that celebrate various holidays. The sun-filled living room and entryway with wood shutters on new, custom windows with picturesque view across from a stone church is spectacular year-round. An open kitchen and dining floorplan boasts refinished, oil and wax hardwood floors and new, 15 copper handle cabinets that pull out and maximize every inch of storage, custom granite peninsula countertops with waterfall edges that seem to glow with optical recessed lighting. It includes a coffee nook and thoughtful, space savvy upgrades to satisfy a family's growing needs. Second floor has 3 bedrooms with the original, oil and wax hardwood floors and new energy efficient windows in 2015. High efficiency HVAC system with humidifier installed in 2015 along with a new roof and siding in 2016. Current owner has converted one room to a dressing room which has access to a walk-up attic. It affords plenty of storage or could be finished as an office or additional room. The walkout basement adds has an additional 440 sq.ft. of useful living or entertaining space. This space includes a finished laundry area with workbench, tiled bathroom, open joist ceiling and durable epoxy floor den with many closets and built-in wetbar. Enjoy the new Trex balcony off the kitchen and paver patio off the basement for BBQs, entertaining or your morning coffee. This home will afford you peace of mind given all major updates made and is ready for your touch. Convenient living at an affordable price in Wyomissing School District, this gem is a must see!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Other, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off-street, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park
    Lot
    • Size: 2,613 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 93530605096799

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • masonry
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Reading

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/12/2013Listing removed$114,900$95/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Park Road #6059635 Report a problem
    6/19/2013Listed for sale$114,900+0.8%$95/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Park Road #6059635 Report a problem
    1/9/2013Sold$114,000-0.8%$95/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/1/2012Pending sale$114,900$95/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6059635 Report a problem
    8/3/2012Listed for sale$114,900$95/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Park Road #6059635 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,935 -2.1%$72,700
    2024$4,018 +31.4%$72,700
    2023$3,058 -18%$72,700
    2022$3,730 +1.8%$72,700
    2021$3,665 +3%$72,700
    2020$3,558 +2.1%$72,700
    2019$3,484 +2.9%$72,700
    2018$3,386 +2.3%$72,700
    2017$3,311 +210.4%$72,700
    2016$1,067 +3.5%$72,700
    2015$1,031 $72,700
    2014-- $72,700
    2013-- $72,700
    2012-- $72,700
    2011-- $72,700
    2010-- $72,700
    2009-- $72,700
    2008-- $72,700
    2007-- $72,700
    2006-- $72,700
    2005-- $72,700
    2004-- $72,700
    2003-- $72,700
    2002-- $72,700
    2000-- $72,700

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    Neighborhood: 19611

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: WYOMISSING HILLS
    • Middle: WYOMISSING
    • High: WYOMISSING
    • District: Wyomissing

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
    $278,000
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