NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1131 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $260,000 - $319,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
988 Sq Ft
$295/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2021

Last sale price $240,000 $243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,651/month

Highlights

  • 1.13 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 3 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2021

Contact listing agent with any and all questions on this great property. There are 2 heating systems. One is oil baseboard hot-water and the other is forced air propane.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Larkin

(610) 507-7361 stevelarkin@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS155818A Listed on: 06/01/2021

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Koch

(717) 788-8347 Matthew@thematthewkochteam.com Keller Williams Elite License #RS339842

Keller Williams Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1.13 Acre Lot
  • Addtl Parcel IDs: 79437616924626, 79437616924615, 79437616923692, 79437616923670, 79437616923568, 79437616923546, 79437616923523
  • Property is zoned R4

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Attached Carport Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sinking Spring Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3619
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4376-16-92-3619

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,521

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

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: 2021-06-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Contact listing agent with any and all questions on this great property. There are 2 heating systems. One is oil baseboard hot-water and the other is forced air propane.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 988
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 988
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 253.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 988
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1131

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
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • Garage: No
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: Addtl Parcel IDs: 79437616924626, 79437616924615, 79437616923692, 79437616923670, 79437616923568, 79437616923546, 79437616923523
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 38900.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.13
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 49222.80
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R4

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566095
  • School Tax: 2184.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3521.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4376-16-92-3619
  • Tax Lot: 3619
  • Tax Page Number: 56
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 988
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 11/05/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2022
Sold by
Schaeffer Justin D
Bought by
Schaeffer Justin D
Current Estimated Value
$291,782

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2021
Closed on
Nov 5, 2021
Sold by
Orlando John D and Orlando Michael J
Bought by
Schaeffer Justin D
Seller's Agent
Steve Larkin
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Koch
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1999
Bought by
Orlando Joseph and Orlando Barbara M
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
Schaeffer Justin D -- None Listed On Document
Schaeffer Justin D $240,000 None Available
Orlando Joseph $93,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schaeffer Justin D $192,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Sold $240,000 0.0% $243 / Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 Off Market $240,000 -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2021 08/03/21 For Sale $250,000 +4.2% $253 / Sq Ft
06/05/2021 06/05/21 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2021 06/05/21 Off Market $240,000 -- --
06/01/2021 06/01/21 For Sale $250,000 -- $253 / 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 $1,489 $83,600 $39,300 $44,300
2024 $3,898 $83,600 $39,300 $44,300
2023 $3,771 $83,600 $39,300 $44,300
2022 $3,571 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2021 $3,434 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2020 $3,434 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2019 $3,382 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2018 $3,324 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2017 $3,273 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2016 $1,169 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2015 $1,169 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
2014 $1,169 $81,200 $36,900 $44,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Larkin

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Steve Larkin

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 507-7361

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Steve Larkin
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  • Matthew Koch

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Matthew Koch

    Keller Williams Elite

    (717) 788-8347

    1 in this area

    315 Total Sales

    Matthew Koch
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK377418

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4376-16-92-3619

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

1131 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

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