$265,000
SOLD OCT 30, 2014

1109 Lafayette Ave Reading, PA 19610

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,243 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2021

Fantastic opportunity in the heart of Wyomissing! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick beauty in immaculate condition can be yours. Same owners for over 27 years are now downsizing and hoping for someone who will continue to cherish this property as they did. Interior offers a wood burning fireplace with large mantel and slate hearth in the warm feel of this living room. Large 30 handle eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors, built in table, tile back splash, and gas cooking. The spectacular formal dining room that you would be proud to host any holiday dinner also allows access to the new deck and beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio. The master bedroom has two large closets and so much natural sunlight with all the windows it offers. There is addition 12x15 bedroom and full tiled bath on this same level. Walk up just a few steps and you will find the 3rd bedroom which boasts built in dressers, newer Berber carpet, and it's own private newly remodeled full bath. The lower level family room has ornate carved wood walls, built in shelving, and a half bath with wainscoting and tile flooring. Side entry garage. High efficient "GAS" heater and A/C were installed in 2007, new water heater in 2012. The most recent update is the new LIFETIME architectural shingled roof that was just installed June 19, 2014 and the warranty is transferrable to the new owner. This home has it all and is located in one of the most sought after areas in Berks County. Home will not last long in this condition and at this price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daryl Tillman

Daryl Tillman Realty Group License #RS302939 Listed on: 06/23/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Tiger

Century 21 Gold License #RS209642L

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Front and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4459
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-12-97-4459

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,808

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: Fantastic opportunity in the heart of Wyomissing! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick beauty in immaculate condition can be yours. Same owners for over 27 years are now downsizing and hoping for someone who will continue to cherish this property as they did. Interior offers a wood burning fireplace with large mantel and slate hearth in the warm feel of this living room. Large 30 handle eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors, built in table, tile back splash, and gas cooking. The spectacular formal dining room that you would be proud to host any holiday dinner also allows access to the new deck and beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio. The master bedroom has two large closets and so much natural sunlight with all the windows it offers. There is addition 12x15 bedroom and full tiled bath on this same level. Walk up just a few steps and you will find the 3rd bedroom which boasts built in dressers, newer Berber carpet, and it's own private newly remodeled full bath. The lower level family room has ornate carved wood walls, built in shelving, and a half bath with wainscoting and tile flooring. Side entry garage. High efficient "GAS" heater and A/C were installed in 2007, new water heater in 2012. The most recent update is the new LIFETIME architectural shingled roof that was just installed June 19, 2014 and the warranty is transferrable to the new owner. This home has it all and is located in one of the most sought after areas in Berks County. Home will not last long in this condition and at this price!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2243
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2243
  • Net Sq Ft: 2243.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 147.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1868
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 375
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1109

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Front Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5808.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-12-97-4459
  • Tax Lot: 4459
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 10/30/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2020
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Bittner Linda S
Bought by
Kauffman Cody Lee and Kauffman Claire Catherine
Seller's Agent
Lisa Tiger
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Tiger
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$394,900
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-15.17%
Current Estimated Value
$464,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,170
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Outstanding Balance
$241,875
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$212,097

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2014
Closed on
Oct 30, 2014
Sold by
Trout Daniel T and Trout Joellen
Bought by
Bittner Linda S
Seller's Agent
Daryl Tillman
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Tiger
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1987
Bought by
Trout Daniel T and Trout Joellen
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 $335,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $265,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $268,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,168 Unknown
Previous Owner $219,044 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Sold $335,000 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Off Market $335,000 -- --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Price Changed $349,900 -6.7% $175 / Sq Ft
11/11/2020 11/11/20 Price Changed $374,900 -5.1% $187 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 For Sale $394,900 +49.0% $197 / Sq Ft
10/30/2014 10/30/14 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $118 / Sq Ft
09/24/2014 09/24/14 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2014 08/19/14 Price Changed $275,000 -1.8% $123 / Sq Ft
06/23/2014 06/23/14 For Sale $279,900 -- $125 / 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 $2,089 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2024 $6,779 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2023 $6,344 $152,200 $63,000 $89,200
2022 $6,370 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2021 $6,279 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2020 $6,176 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2019 $6,017 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2018 $5,931 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2017 $5,891 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2016 $1,574 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2015 $1,574 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
2014 $1,574 $142,500 $63,000 $79,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002980724

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-12-97-4459