502 Brighton Ave, Reading, PA 19606
SOLDFEB 29, 2024

502 Brighton Ave
Reading, PA 19606

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,330 sqft (on 0.28 acres)
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,330 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$374,000

Last Sold: Feb 29, 2024
2% below list $380K
$86/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,526/mo*

Homes for Sale Near 502 Brighton Ave

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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from April 19, 2024
This stately stone colonial-style residence offers an impressive blend of classic charm and modern amenities. Nestled on a tree-lined street in the coveted Antietam School District, this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath gem boasts over 4300 square feet of meticulously finished living space. From its curb appeal to its thoughtful interior details, this property is a true standout. A classic stone facade exudes timeless elegance and sets the tone for the beauty that awaits inside. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by the rich character of crown molding and planked hardwood floors, deep window sills and many other great features that flow seamlessly throughout the main level. The spacious living room offers a gas fireplace as the focal point which is perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. The heart of the home is the large cherry kitchen, a chef's delight, offering ample counter space and storage for all your culinary needs. Step into the fantastic 3-season room, a true oasis for relaxation and enjoyment, overlooking the lush backyard making it the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails Entertaining is a breeze in the sizable dining room, where memories are made around the table with friends and loved ones. The finished basement area provides additional flex space for recreation or hobbies, ensuring there's room for everyone to pursue their passions. On the upper floor, you will find the primary bedroom, complete with its own en-suite bathroom, offering a tranquil retreat at the end of the day and, 3 additional spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. The third floor also features the 5th bedroom, which could alternatively serve as a workfrom-home office as is it is being used currently, and an additional bonus room, allowing for versatile use to suit your needs. This home boasts economical gas heating, ensuring comfort throughout the seasons. Not only does this property offer a serene suburban lifestyle, but it's also conveniently located close to shopping, dining, entertainment, and major commuter roads, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate both tranquility and accessibility.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$86/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 502 Brighton Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4330 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, CableAppliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: In BasementRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard - Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), StoneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood, Wood Floors
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: OtherFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Brick, Wood, Wood Floors

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asbestos ShinglePatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: WoodOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: SidewalksFoundation: OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Boro/TownshipRoad Surface Type: Black TopNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3580 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 750 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1932
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StoneNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Inquire With Listing AgentIncluded in Sale: Pool Table, Inquire About All Other Items.Parcel Number: 23532717001011

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $380,000Price Per Sqft: $86/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Mar 01 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: ReadingCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: AntietamJr High / Middle School District: AntietamHigh School District: Antietam

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 3Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Sub Agency Commission: 3Sub Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 0Transaction Broker Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PABK2034756Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Gary Lando, (484) 955-7103
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Bought with: Mark Crystal, (610) 413-7376, Sands & Company Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PABK2034756

Price History for 502 Brighton Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/29/2024$374,000Sold
Bright MLS #PABK2034756
12/27/2023$380,000PendingBright MLS #PABK2034756
12/22/2023$380,000ListingRemovedBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty #PABK2034756
12/16/2023$380,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #PABK2034756
09/15/2023$385,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PABK2034756
02/05/2020$275,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/03/2019$275,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/01/2019$290,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/07/2005$294,900Sold
N/A

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$10,183
Assessment$162,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 502 Brighton Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.13
Single-Family Home
$320,000
07/06/23
4
3
2,607
0.03
Single-Family Home
$315,000
09/01/23
4
3
2,184
0.29
Single-Family Home
$305,000
10/20/23
3
3
2,823
0.25
Single-Family Home
$265,000
11/28/23
3
3
2,643
0.34
Single-Family Home
$281,500
06/02/23
4
2
2,785
0.33
Single-Family Home
$290,000
11/30/23
3
3
1,816
0.39
Single-Family Home
$310,000
07/21/23
4
3
2,068
0.11
Single-Family Home
$265,000
10/11/23
3
2
1,644

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Reading

  • Pchacon2122
    "Neighbors are pet friendly and I have ample space for my dogs in my yard. I feel my dogs are safe in our yard/home "
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  • D. Rivera
    "Absolutely nothing. I moved here because I lived among the elderly and they began moving and selling their homes after Covid. Now the neighbors are loud with music playing constantly. Outside smoking weed and using profanity all the time. Gets worse during the summer time. I cannot let my kids outside to ply because there is no respect for them as children."
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  • Trulia User
    "Never leave your children alone outside. Many predators live in the area and it’s just not safe to leave them alone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation. It's near to a lot of market, you can get your foods ordered and delivered with no problem. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have everything l need close and you can buy cheap. A lot of job opportunities and excellent payments. The rent is not expensive and you can buy a house for an Amazing price. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is dangerous and not safe for kids. I am expecting twins and do not feel comfortable living here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Evening music and live action and drama. There are usually festivals and community events during all seasons "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a dog swim every year on the last day that the pool is open where the dogs of the area get to go swimming. They also do a family night out every year where they show a movie on a big screen and have police and fire trucks teaching safety and playing games and vendors "
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  • Marienel L.
    "Great neighborhood and great neighbors. Very quiet very calm. Many things are close like the highways and the supermarket and shopping malls. "
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  • Marienel L.
    "It’s Quiet and calm. Reading high is close by. They have football games Albright is close by as well. They have different community events with the radio and tv. "
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  • Maggie O.
    "Fast commute out of city, traffic flows well most times and isn't backed up. Drivers work well together and minimal aggression like in other cities."
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  • Mojojojo2290
    "movie nights Halloween parades christmas parades back to school handouts free haircuts for back to school plenty of things for the kids to do "
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  • Nmassi
    "Commuting is okay most of the time. The roads get easily congested and the streets in my neighborhood are too narrow for both side parking."
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  • CAROLINAHIDALGO21
    "No parking anywhere. It’s like if each house has 15 cars parked on the street. Going to work is not that bad but coming home is the problem. "
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  • Yvettebest2
    "my neighbor hood has great access to public transportation. The services are extremely considerate. Most if the neighbors look out for each other though the area is not perfect. It is rather workable if in need."
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  • Nilrivera
    "good neighbors and there is a park up the next block short distance to buy stop and Groceries store and a pharmacy Rite aid.."
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  • Andrew P.
    "It is extraordinarily unsafe. Drug use and profiting off of those addicted to said substances are apparent to the point of being unavoidable on a daily basis. Leaving the psuedosanctity of these vermin infested buildings after eight pm is the equivalent of a suicide wish. I fear for my safety at all times."
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  • Sr.momsheart.4
    "Quite peaceful great place to raise your children. Everyone is polite,friendly. I just love the peace and quite can’t wait to move here"
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  • Unknownfemale88
    "It’s a very good neighborhood everyone says hi to each other and if we need something we are there to help each other if we can "
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  • Denisse C.
    "Great neighborhood Great schools Kids play outside in the summer and neighborhoods are friendly and kind Low taxes and house are affordable "
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  • Trulia User
    "People let their dogs poop everywhere walking my kids to school we’d have to navigate poop the whole walk"
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  • Maureen B.
    "we look out for each other!! neighborhood watch we never let the kids walk to school alone! they always go in twos or more. "
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  • Peacekingaboriginal
    "The safety and love of the company. security is a must and the safety of our children and community is key "
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  • Trulia User
    "not too many parks to walk the dogs. but I guess there is always a way to get things done. this city have a great potential for open minded people willing to accept reality. "
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  • Mxsroseii
    "nothing its the worst. everyday is a shootout and multiple murders. daily rapes and kidnap of children. its disgusting "
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  • No1sun29
    "I don’t know of any at the time other than city park events. I live on the south side of town. Reading School District has sporting events"
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  • Bsd19557
    "dog owners would not like all of the trash,litter and contamination in my neighborhood at all. i feel like dog owners would like the park though"
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  • Luisa F. .
    "Most of the places here there not accepting pets anymore specially dogs. It becoming kind of annoying that there’s no space for them."
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  • Simplemobilen
    "Is not good place for children And he is not good please to park the car ouve nights and Late homeless people they open the car Andbegging you for the money and follow you to the door of the house"
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  • Sarah H.
    "absolutely nothing. its shootings, robberies, killings, fights. only good thing are the bodegas. whole city is trash, the drug problems, the violence, the senseless shootings. "
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  • Bria S.
    "people walk their dogs but not on a leash always. very rarely are there dogs being walked mainly kids outside."
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  • Andrew L.
    "I have lived here for 3 years and it is very dangerous. there was a murder in my driveway. no one should live here. "
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  • Mickie H.
    "The noise , the cars , the kids , the city lights. The gun shots, the cops, traffic, how bad the parking is. "
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  • Rose W.
    "We don’t have any because of all the drug dealers. The “events” we have or police activity due to shootings! I wish Reading,PA (The City) could get cleaned up! "
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  • Mary S.
    "What makes my neighborhood different years ago I would say you could play outside and enjoy sitting on the porch now you better worry about who will rob or steal from you. "
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  • Mary S.
    "To be careful and don’t go out after dark unless someone is with you for protection because if you don’t it may not be safe out there walking at night "
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  • Diana I.
    "School needs better education, better education system. Schools are over crowded. Reading needs more activities for our teenagers and younger ones."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great park in the neighborhood. Close schools including college. Major highways are within a mile. Very quiet neighborhood "
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  • Mary4q42018
    "just looking around to what my chooses are .. and my neighbor has alot of shopping close distances .............."
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  • Cryptos R.
    "We feel good! I have a dog, and walking around home is safe. We need to scrub our dog, but is normal!"
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Homes for Rent Near 502 Brighton Ave

Off Market Homes Near 502 Brighton Ave

502 Brighton Ave, Reading, PA 19606 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,330 sqft single-family home built in 1932. This property is not currently available for sale. 502 Brighton Ave was last sold on Feb 29, 2024 for $374,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $380,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 502 Brighton Ave is $379,800.