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1187 Ruth St, Reading, PA 19608
About this home
Nice 3-4 bedroom single in Wilson schools. Home is located on a corner lot in quiet neighborhood. New gas furnace, gas water heater, central air, replacement windows make for energy efficient comfort. Additional full bath on lower level provides optional extra bedroom off large family room if needed. Attic has been finished for nice master bedroom or great activity room. Separate workshop for tools or storage, separate laundry/utility room. Detached one car garage connected by breezeway. Corner provides plenty of parking as well as 3-car off-street parking. Playground is nearby. Come see!
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Tax history for 1187 Ruth St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
R-5
Urban Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance and expansion of certain existing residential areas within the Borough.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Multiple units
- Public service
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Open Parking Spaces: 3
- Detached Garage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 7
- Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Improvement Assessed Value: $49,600
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Not Completed
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway
- Roof: Shingle
- Structure Type: Detached
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Corner
- Lot Size Dimensions: -
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $26,600
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 945
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $76,200
- Tax Year: 2014
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,948
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- 100 Amp Service
- Gas, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- High School: WILSON
- School District Name: WILSON
- Location Information
- Cross Street: ELWYN
- Directions: 422 West in Sinking Spring, L on Park, L on Ruth
- Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 945
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1956
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Berks County
- APN: 79437612855717
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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