NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1034 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $215,000 - $264,159

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,116 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2012

Last sale price $92,500 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 137% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,333/month

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Columbia Court Park

About This Home

As of November 2012

Wilson school single for sale with very motivated sellers. To be sold as is. Any required repairs or certs are the cost of the buyer. Proof of funds is required with all offers. No verbal, letter of intent, or escalation offers! New Carpet has been installed and the interior freshly painted!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Bitler

Century 21 Gold License #RS211038L Listed on: 05/23/2012

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

PETER DORWIN

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5491
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4376-16-93-5491

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All Personal Items Of Tenant
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Wilson school single for sale with very motivated sellers. To be sold as is. Any required repairs or certs are the cost of the buyer. Proof of funds is required with all offers. No verbal, letter of intent, or escalation offers! New Carpet has been installed and the interior freshly painted!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1116
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1116
  • Net Sq Ft: 1116.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 94.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1116
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1034

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 37900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 43600.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Dimensions: 999
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 40075.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566130
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2980.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4376-16-93-5491
  • Tax Lot: 5491
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 11/08/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2012
Closed on
Nov 8, 2012
Sold by
Anytime Storage Of Sinking Spring Llc
Bought by
Herbine Richard R
Seller's Agent
Tom Bitler
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
PETER DORWIN
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$92,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,400
-15.83%
Current Estimated Value
$219,208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,708
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Outstanding Balance
$52,224
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,491

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2012
Sold by
Weitzel Robert Lee
Bought by
Anytime Storage Of Sinking Spring Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Herbine Richard R $92,500 None Available
Anytime Storage Of Sinking Spring Llc $100,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Herbine Richard R $74,000
Previous Owner Anytime Storage Of Sinking Spring Llc $1,200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/08/2012 11/08/12 Sold $92,500 -11.8% $83 / Sq Ft
09/25/2012 09/25/12 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2012 08/07/12 Price Changed $104,900 -4.5% $94 / Sq Ft
05/23/2012 05/23/12 For Sale $109,900 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,459 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2024 $3,819 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2023 $3,695 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2022 $3,602 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2021 $3,463 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2020 $3,463 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2019 $3,411 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2018 $3,353 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2017 $3,302 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2016 $1,179 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2015 $1,179 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
2014 $1,179 $81,900 $43,600 $38,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tom Bitler

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 779-2500

    11 Total Sales

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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    PETER DORWIN

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003973364

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4376-16-93-5491

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

1034 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1034 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 23 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $241,290, approximately $216 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1034 Columbia Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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