NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1104 Rickenbach Rd Reading, PA 19605

Bern Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $477,077 - $542,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,890 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2020

Last sale price $360,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,876/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Dual Staircase
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2020

Wow, what a property! Large 4 to 5 bedroom brick home with guest quarters on the first floor that include living room, nice kitchen, large bedroom, full bath, laundry hook-up and private entrance. Original home has spectacular kitchen that won't disappoint featuring a island with vegetable sink, oversized refrigerator, newer dishwasher, pantries, double ovens with top oven also a convection, and granite counters. The entire original house has beautiful original exposed wood floors. Dining room has a lovely built-in hutch. Gorgeous living room with large brick fireplace. Replacement windows throughout and large front porch with new roof. Guest quarters has a huge walk up attic that could be converted into even more living space. All this on 1.36 tranquil acres with large driveway, 2 outbuildings, fenced garden area with chick coop. Just a short walk to township property which leads to river.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Hickernell

(717) 507-3549 dawn@dawnhickernell.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS-223389-L Listed on: 09/29/2020

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny Minotto

(610) 763-3585 daniel.minotto.ii@gmail.com Bold Realty

Bold Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,986

Year Built

  • Built in 1876

Lot Details

  • 1.36 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,890 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Second Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5214
  • Assessor Parcel Number 27-4399-02-69-5214

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,986

Year Built

Built in 1876

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer / Dryer in Basement
  • Inclusions: 2 Refrigerators, 2 Microwaves, 1 Dishwasher, W/D In-Law area, Basement Work Table & Shelves, DR built-ins, 2 Window Units, Freezer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-09-29
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1876
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Wow, what a property! Large 4 to 5 bedroom brick home with guest quarters on the first floor that include living room, nice kitchen, large bedroom, full bath, laundry hook-up and private entrance. Original home has spectacular kitchen that won't disappoint featuring a island with vegetable sink, oversized refrigerator, newer dishwasher, pantries, double ovens with top oven also a convection, and granite counters. The entire original house has beautiful original exposed wood floors. Dining room has a lovely built-in hutch. Gorgeous living room with large brick fireplace. Replacement windows throughout and large front porch with new roof. Guest quarters has a huge walk up attic that could be converted into even more living space. All this on 1.36 tranquil acres with large driveway, 2 outbuildings, fenced garden area with chick coop. Just a short walk to township property which leads to river.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Office, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2890
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2890
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 126.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2890
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1104

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397313
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 59242.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3497.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4986.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 27-4399-02-69-5214
  • Tax Lot: 5214
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2890
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/12/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2020
Closed on
Nov 12, 2020
Sold by
Lewalski Robert John
Bought by
Petersheim Randall Timothy and Petersheim Lisa Marie
Seller's Agent
Dawn Hickernell
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Danny Minotto
Bold Realty
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.37%
Current Estimated Value
$514,769

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,769
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.27%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2018
Closed on
Aug 28, 2018
Sold by
Harris Brian D and Harris Wendy M
Bought by
Lewalski Robert John
Seller's Agent
Jim Dulin
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Hickernell
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$292,000
Premium/Discount to List
$33,000
12.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.94%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2008
Sold by
Zimmerman Linda M
Bought by
Harris Brian D and Harris Wendy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Petersheim Randall Timothy $360,000 Edge Abstract
Lewalski Robert John $292,000 None Available
Harris Brian D $215,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Harris Brian D $200,000
Previous Owner Harris Brian D $163,201
Previous Owner Harris Brian D $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2020 11/12/20 Sold $360,000 -1.4% $125 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2020 09/29/20 For Sale $365,000 +25.0% $126 / Sq Ft
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Sold $292,000 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft
08/11/2018 08/11/18 Off Market $292,000 -- --
08/10/2018 08/10/18 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2018 08/08/18 For Sale $259,000 -- $90 / 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 $1,899 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2024 $5,119 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2023 $4,986 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2022 $4,986 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2021 $4,986 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2020 $4,986 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2019 $4,860 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2018 $4,860 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2017 $4,824 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2016 $1,361 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2015 $1,361 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
2014 $1,361 $125,700 $41,400 $84,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dawn Hickernell

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dawn Hickernell

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (717) 507-3549

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Dawn Hickernell
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  • Danny Minotto

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Danny Minotto

    Bold Realty

    (610) 763-3585

    5 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Danny Minotto
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jim Dulin

    RE/MAX of Reading

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK364730

Bright MLS

APN: 27-4399-02-69-5214

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Bern

1104 Rickenbach Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1104 Rickenbach Rd, Reading, PA 19605 since 29 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $514,769, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1876. 1104 Rickenbach Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, Schuylkill Valley Middle School, and Schuylkill Valley High School.

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