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Sold on 06/25/2015

1208 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602

$517,000

Last sold 06/25/2015 for $25K

  • 5

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 6,681

    Sqft ($4/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 1208 Eckert Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,534 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Bring your vision and your tool belt to this diamond in the rough. This fantastic property is in need of repair but boasts plenty of character in antique light fixtures, original HW flrs & fabulous stained glass windows. First flr includes a huge LR w/wood burning FP, original HW parquet flr, detailed chandelier & sconces. French doors lead to solarium featuring stained glass windows, water fountain & stone flr. Formal DR, large pantry, FR, water closet w/separate tub room & kitchen. Second flr includes an eat-in kitchen w/gas FP, LR, bedroom, & full bath & balcony. Third flr includes kitchen, DR w/HW flr, LR, gas FP, 2 spacious bedrooms & full bath w/skylight. 3rd flr balcony w/fantastic views. There is potential for this to be converted to up to 4 units, buyer responsible for verifying w/borough. This property includes a two car garage & off street parking for 2 additional vehicles. Plenty of storage space in the walk-up attic and full basement. Property is being sold As Is.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Donald R. Wenner
Listing Office - DLP Realty
Source: GLVR MLS mls logo
MLS#495599 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked GLVR MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating HotWater, Oil, Radiators
Levels/Style Traditional
SubType Residential
MLS # 495599
Status Closed
Living Area 6681
Lot Size (SqFt) 6534
Property Tax 4865
Year Built 1900
Condition Unknown
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# of Full Baths 3
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Basement Full
Total # of Rooms 10
Laundry Lower Level
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Oil Water Heater
Fireplace FamilyRoom, LowerLevel
Interior Features SeparateFormalDiningRoom, FamilyRoomMainLevel, Skylights
Exterior
Roof Metal
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Off Street
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Location
County Berks
Subdivision Not In Development
Directions US-222 Bus S. Turn Left Onto Walnut St. Turn Right Onto Constitution Blvd. Turn Slight Right Onto Clymer St. Take 1st Right Onto Eckert Ave.
$517K
Range: $408K-$625K
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2015
    Public Records
  • Jun 29, 2015 Sold
    $25,000
  • Jun 2015
    mls logo MLS # 495599
  • Jun 25, 2015 Sold
    $25,000 (-37.3%)
  • May 13, 2015 Listed
    $39,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2026
    $3,393 +4.0%
    $120,200
  • 2025
    $3,262 +2.5%
    $120,200
  • 2024
    $3,182
    $120,200
  • 1208 Eckert Ave
    $25K
  • Penn's Common
    $207K +3% y/y
  • 19602
    $159K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $250K -7% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1210 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $368,000 5/1 2,950 0
1212 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $315,000 6/1 2,830 0.01
1214 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $252,000 6/1 2,206 0.01
1216 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $235,000 6/1 2,042 0.02
1218 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $212,000 5/1 2,134 0.02
1220 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $285,000 6/1 2,698 0.02
1211 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $607,000 5/3 4,365 0.03
1226 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602 $191,000 5/1 2,122 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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