$220,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2021

1037 Bedford Ave Reading, PA 19607

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$185 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Shed

About This Home

As of March 2021

Welcome home to this great ranch home with huge basement and attached garage. Enjoy the beautiful views from the large bay window in the living room complete with romantic fireplace. Fantastic patio ready for grilling and enjoying nature. Feel secluded yet enjoy easy access to major roads and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Marra

Realty Mark Associates - KOP License #RS320400 Listed on: 02/15/2021

Realty Mark Associates - KOP

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Broskey

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,791

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,188 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0539
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-4395-09-16-0539

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,791

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2021-02-15
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Welcome home to this great ranch home with huge basement and attached garage. Enjoy the beautiful views from the large bay window in the living room complete with romantic fireplace. Fantastic patio ready for grilling and enjoying nature. Feel secluded yet enjoy easy access to major roads and shopping.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1188
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1188
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 168.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1188
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1037

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 51600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 37100.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18731.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1495279
  • School Tax: 2537.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3791.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-4395-09-16-0539
  • Tax Lot: 0539
  • Tax Page Number: 55
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1188
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 03/26/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2021
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Forry John M and Estate Of Tyler James Forry
Bought by
Gable Jeffrey R
Seller's Agent
Susan Marra
Realty Mark Associates - KOP
Buyer's Agent
Katie Broskey
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
10.06%
Current Estimated Value
$301,792

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,792
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$213,400
Outstanding Balance
$194,178
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$101,942

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2018
Closed on
Nov 30, 2018
Sold by
Slovik Thomas B and Slovik Eileen K
Bought by
Forry Tyler James
Seller's Agent
Johanna Evangelou
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Susan Marra
Realty Mark Associates - KOP
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$189,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Convry Mary S
Bought by
Slovik Thomas B and Slovik Eileen K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $220,000 Edge Abstract
Deed $189,000 Expert Title Llc
Deed $175,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $189,000 VA
Previous Owner $126,743 New Conventional
Previous Owner $140,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $220,000 +10.1% $185 / Sq Ft
02/15/2021 02/15/21 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2021 02/15/21 For Sale $199,900 +5.8% $168 / Sq Ft
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Sold $189,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2018 08/29/18 For Sale $189,000 -- $159 / 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 $1,583 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2024 $4,081 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2023 $3,967 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2022 $3,868 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2021 $3,791 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2020 $3,791 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2019 $3,745 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2018 $3,677 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2017 $3,606 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2016 $1,313 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2015 $1,313 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
2014 $1,313 $88,700 $37,100 $51,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Marra

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Susan Marra

    Realty Mark Associates - KOP

    (610) 457-8594

    15 Total Sales

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  • Katie Broskey

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Katie Broskey

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (717) 580-4129

    231 Total Sales

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  • Johanna Evangelou

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Johanna Evangelou

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (215) 205-3316

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK373442

Bright MLS

APN: 39-4395-09-16-0539

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1037 Bedford Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1037 Bedford Ave, Reading, PA 19607 and is currently priced at $220,000, approximately $185 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1037 Bedford Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cumru Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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