20 Howard Street

Reading, PA 19609

$305,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
2,213 Sq. Ft.
$138 / Sq. Ft.
2,213
Sq. Ft.
$138
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built in1900, this Victorian home is a real gem on Howard St. The curb appeal with the big covered front porch says it all. The home has Vinyl siding, a new roof in 2015 and new windows in 2009. Inside this quality built home you will find Hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, plaster walls and an updated kitchen with newer appliances. There is a pantry area and half bath off of the kitchen area. This home has a very inviting living room and formal dining room off of the foyer entrance. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms....Built in1900, this Victorian home is a real gem on Howard St. The curb appeal with the big covered front porch says it all. The home has Vinyl siding, a new roof in 2015 and new windows in 2009. Inside this quality built home you will find Hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, plaster walls and an updated kitchen with newer appliances. There is a pantry area and half bath off of the kitchen area. This home has a very inviting living room and formal dining room off of the foyer entrance. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms. The one bedroom is between two of the front bedrooms and could be used as a big walk-in closet or office. There is also a very large attic for extra storage. The gas hot water heat was new in 2012 and the gas hot water heater was new in 2021. The home also has a water softener. This home is located in West Lawn and is in Wilson Schools, making it a very sought after property at this price. I did talk to zoning and they said that you can put in a curb cut and add off street parking. I do suggest that the buyer call zoning to verify. The owner has also installed a 6' high white vinyl fence around the back yard.
  1. Listed by Edward L Stauffer • RE/MAX Of Reading
    P: (610)-670-2770 estauffer@goberkscounty.com

Property Details for 20 Howard Street

Tax ID Number
80-4386-11-66-8653
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2024 11:46 AM

Property Details for 20 Howard Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PABK2043650
Days on Market59
Taxes$5,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
CountyBerks County

Building Information for 20 Howard Street

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

Property Information for 20 Howard Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WILSON
  • School District County ID: 300200397305
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Spring Twp (10280)
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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $113,800
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $950
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $79,400
  • City Town Tax: $563
  • Land Assessed Value: $34,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 115
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 8653
  • School Tax: $3,487
  • Tax Page Number: 69
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,213.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,213.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,213.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Parcel ID: 1570428
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Country
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: 24 hour security, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 20 Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 20 Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$34,400Additions$79,400Total$113,800
Tax Record2024$1,941 ($162 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,213 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,213 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN4386-11-66-8653Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Howard Street

This home is within Wilson School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Whitfield El School
PublicK to 5

Wilson West Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wilson High School
Public9 to 12

St. Ignatius Loyola Regional 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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