$291,000
SOLD APR 21, 2020

11 Josephs Way Reading, PA 19607

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,488 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2023

This Lovingly cared for home in the Five Mile Hill area of Governor Mifflin School district is absolutely beautiful. You are greeted with a two story entry way and a grand staircase that welcomes you to a partial open concept floorplan. The beautifully renovated kitchen features a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a clear vantage point to the dining area, front door, kitchen table as well as the spacious living area. The gas fireplace insert is just perfect for those chilly nights and many relaxing evenings at home. The 2nd floor Master Bedroom has a his and hers closet and the most AMAZINGLY renovated master bath featuring all of the latest design trends. River rock shower , soaking tub and stylish fixtures round out one of the nicest bathrooms I have seen. The basement is partially finished with vinyl flooring and high ceilings as well as double doors that walk straight out to the backyard. This additional living square footage is perfect for entertaining, a movie room, man cave, a playroom or anything that you can dream up. Do not wait!!! Schedule your private showing today!!!!I promise this house will not last long

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda O'Neill

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 02/13/2020

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Co-Listed By

Clair Mckoy

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

William Moser

Century 21 Gold License #RS307003

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,218

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,488 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Porch
  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Five Mile Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6853
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-4385-16-74-6853

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,218

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Remarks Public: This Lovingly cared for home in the Five Mile Hill area of Governor Mifflin School district is absolutely beautiful. You are greeted with a two story entry way and a grand staircase that welcomes you to a partial open concept floorplan. The beautifully renovated kitchen features a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a clear vantage point to the dining area, front door, kitchen table as well as the spacious living area. The gas fireplace insert is just perfect for those chilly nights and many relaxing evenings at home. The 2nd floor Master Bedroom has a his and hers closet and the most AMAZINGLY renovated master bath featuring all of the latest design trends. River rock shower , soaking tub and stylish fixtures round out one of the nicest bathrooms I have seen. The basement is partially finished with vinyl flooring and high ceilings as well as double doors that walk straight out to the backyard. This additional living square footage is perfect for entertaining, a movie room, man cave, a playroom or anything that you can dream up. Do not wait!!! Schedule your private showing today!!!!I promise this house will not last long
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Basement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2488
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2488
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 120.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2488
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 11

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 137600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31300.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1494121
  • School Tax: 4831.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7218.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-4385-16-74-6853
  • Tax Lot: 6853
  • Tax Page Number: 2
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2488
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 04/21/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2020
Closed on
Apr 21, 2020
Sold by
Deveaux Richard K and Deveaux Marisol
Bought by
Garrahy Ian D and Garrahy Kelly
Seller's Agent
Melinda O'Neill
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
William Moser
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$291,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3%
Total Days on Market
30
Current Estimated Value
$469,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.12%
Original Mortgage
$291,500
Outstanding Balance
$211,309
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$249,936

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2007
Sold by
Vittitoe Keith C and Vittitoe Sheryl S
Bought by
Deveaux Richard K and Deveaux Marisol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $291,500 Wyomissing Abstract Llc
Deed $290,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $291,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Sold $425,000 +46.0% $132 / Sq Ft
04/10/2023 04/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2020 04/21/20 Sold $291,000 -3.0% $117 / Sq Ft
03/14/2020 03/14/20 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2020 02/13/20 For Sale $300,000 -- $121 / 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 $3,015 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2024 $7,771 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2023 $7,554 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2022 $7,364 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2021 $7,218 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2020 $7,218 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2019 $7,130 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2018 $7,002 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2017 $6,866 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2016 $2,395 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2015 $2,395 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
2014 $2,395 $168,900 $31,300 $137,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK354250

Bright MLS

APN: 39-4385-16-74-6853