117 Kent Way

117 Kent Way has been categorized by the local assessors in Reading, PA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1928 and is 96 years old. The home has a total of 6 rooms. 3 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to one full bathroom. There is one partial bathroom in the home. The building has a total of 2 stories. In addition, 117 Kent Way has 1,240 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 3,485 square feet.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. Residents will have the luxury of enjoying both a open porch and a patio. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as good. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with masonry control joints. The exterior walls of the building are made of brick. The inside of the home is being cooled with central air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a hot water heating system and being fueled with oil. There is a single fireplace in the home. Perfect for those wintery nights. Finally, the property is currently sourcing its water from a municipal system. It is connected to a municipal sewage system. Which is great for homeowners who don't want to worry about the responsibilities of handling a septic tank. Though, you may accrue additional fees to have your wastewater disposed. The property was last sold in Sep 24, 2020 for $135,000. That's $108.87 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Oct 28, 2005 for $143,900. 117 Kent Way was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $80,300. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $20,300. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $60,000. The total market value for this property is the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $2,946. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.