NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1148 Chestnut St Reading, PA 19602

Southeast Community Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $117,690 - $149,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,259 Sq Ft
$108/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 06, 2015

Last sale price $16,700 $13 Per Sq Ft

Est. 711% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $825/month

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of February 2015

Large and lovely! This home boasts generous room sizes, detached garage and no grass to maintain! Property being sold as-is, no SDS, corporate addendums apply. Buyer is responsible for any municipal inspections/repairs as required. Bring your ideas and make this your home sweet home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Dinatally

United Real Estate Strive 212 Listed on: 10/03/2014

United Real Estate Strive 212

Last Buyer's Agent

Mr. Nelson Gamez

Realty One Group Alliance License #RS321270

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,259 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5957
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-5316-22-18-5957

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Remarks Public: Large and lovely! This home boasts generous room sizes, detached garage and no grass to maintain! Property being sold as-is, no SDS, corporate addendums apply. Buyer is responsible for any municipal inspections/repairs as required. Bring your ideas and make this your home sweet home today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1259
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1259
  • Net Sq Ft: 1259.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 13.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1259
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1148

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1222.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-5316-22-18-5957
  • Tax Lot: 5957
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 02/06/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2014
Closed on
Feb 4, 2015
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Gonzalez Roque Martha Arelis
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Dinatally
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Mr. Nelson Gamez
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$26,800
Sold Price
$16,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,100
-37.69%
Total Days on Market
115
Current Estimated Value
$135,423

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,723
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2014
Sold by
Morgan Shahera R
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2006
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Defuso Frank L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gonzalez Roque Martha Arelis $16,700 Servicelink
The Bank Of New York Mellon $1,900 None Available
Defuso Frank L $32,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Defuso Frank L $42,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/06/2015 02/06/15 Sold $16,700 +1.2% $13 / Sq Ft
01/26/2015 01/26/15 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2015 01/08/15 Price Changed $16,500 -13.2% $13 / Sq Ft
12/13/2014 12/13/14 Price Changed $19,000 -25.5% $15 / Sq Ft
11/03/2014 11/03/14 Price Changed $25,500 -4.9% $20 / Sq Ft
10/03/2014 10/03/14 For Sale $26,800 -- $21 / 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 $820 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2024 $1,341 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2023 $1,320 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2022 $1,320 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2021 $1,320 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2020 $1,307 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2019 $1,307 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2018 $1,307 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2017 $1,298 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2016 $742 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2015 $742 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
2014 $683 $30,200 $7,700 $22,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Dinatally

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jennifer Dinatally

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (610) 372-0212

    128 Total Sales

    Jennifer Dinatally
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  • Mr. Nelson Gamez

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mr. Nelson Gamez

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (484) 345-9135

    14 in this area

    253 Total Sales

    Mr. Nelson Gamez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003106032

Bright MLS

APN: 10-5316-22-18-5957

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 Southeast Community

1148 Chestnut St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1148 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602 since 03 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $135,423, approximately $107 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1148 Chestnut St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Amanda E. Stout Elementary School, Southern Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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