$827,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2012

1154 Reading Blvd Reading, PA 19610

5 Beds
5 Baths
6,499 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$127 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

445 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Sauna
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center Rated A-
  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2022

Built for J. Heber Parker, then Chairman of the Board of Carpenter Steel Co. and Designed by Master Architect Charles Muhlenberg in 1917. This Magnificent Stately Manse combines Old World Charm complimented by Fabulous 21st Century Upgrages. This Prestigious Grand Home offers 5 Bedrooms; 3 full and 2 one-half Bath; a Formal Dining Room; Library/Office; $100,000. in Kitchen Upgrades; A gym on the upper level; Extensive Professional Landscaping surrounding a Wrap Around Brick Porch and a 40 x 20 In-ground Pool. Other Appointments include Hardwood and Italian Tile Floors; 2 Fireplace; (Marble Sills, Pella Windows; High End Appliances and a Pool Room.) A MBR Suite with a Huge Double Walk-in Closet Room; A new Master Bath w/a Glass Enclosed Dual Steam Shower; Granite and Radiant Heat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

bradley difulvio

Pagoda Realty Listed on: 03/28/2011

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Duga Hauck

RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown

RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,376

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on upper level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • 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 7900
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-08-87-7900

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,376

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: 5th Bedroom Size Is 40x15 (U) / Pool Room Size Is 40x20 (Ll)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Remarks Public: Built for J. Heber Parker, then Chairman of the Board of Carpenter Steel Co. and Designed by Master Architect Charles Muhlenberg in 1917. This Magnificent Stately Manse combines Old World Charm complimented by Fabulous 21st Century Upgrages. This Prestigious Grand Home offers 5 Bedrooms; 3 full and 2 one-half Bath; a Formal Dining Room; Library/Office; $100,000. in Kitchen Upgrades; A gym on the upper level; Extensive Professional Landscaping surrounding a Wrap Around Brick Porch and a 40 x 20 In-ground Pool. Other Appointments include Hardwood and Italian Tile Floors; 2 Fireplace; (Marble Sills, Pella Windows; High End Appliances and a Pool Room.) A MBR Suite with a Huge Double Walk-in Closet Room; A new Master Bath w/a Glass Enclosed Dual Steam Shower; Granite and Radiant Heat.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Sauna, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 6499
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6499
  • Net Sq Ft: 6499.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 137.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6499
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1154

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, 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
  • Security: Security System
  • 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: 121A
  • Lot Features: Corner, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19602.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18376.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-08-87-7900
  • Tax Lot: 7900
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Close Date: 07/16/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2021
Closed on
Feb 10, 2022
Sold by
Croft and Erin
Bought by
Stewart Danielle E
Seller's Agent
Marisa Aikman
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Adam
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-5.82%
Current Estimated Value
$1,164,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,854
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%
Original Mortgage
$828,000
Outstanding Balance
$777,571
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$425,852

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2011
Closed on
Jul 16, 2012
Sold by
Mcglinn Terrence J and Mcglinn Kristin E
Bought by
Croft Lyle and Crost Erin
Seller's Agent
bradley difulvio
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Duga Hauck
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$827,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$148,000
-15.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.36%
Original Mortgage
$802,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2005
Sold by
Mcglinn Terrence J
Bought by
Mcglinn Terrence J and Mcglinn Kristin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$535,500
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2002
Sold by
Combs William H and Combs Vicki S
Bought by
Mcglinn Terrence J
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 $1,035,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $827,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $810,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $828,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $680,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $802,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $535,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2022 02/18/22 Sold $1,035,000 -3.2% $159 / Sq Ft
12/19/2021 12/19/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Price Changed $1,069,000 -2.7% $164 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 For Sale $1,099,000 +32.9% $169 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Sold $827,000 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Off Market $827,000 -- --
03/05/2012 03/05/12 Price Changed $895,000 -5.8% $138 / Sq Ft
01/11/2012 01/11/12 Price Changed $950,000 -2.6% $146 / Sq Ft
12/30/2011 12/30/11 For Sale $975,000 +17.9% $150 / Sq Ft
12/29/2011 12/29/11 Off Market $827,000 -- --
09/22/2011 09/22/11 Price Changed $975,000 -2.0% $150 / Sq Ft
06/13/2011 06/13/11 Price Changed $995,000 -9.5% $153 / Sq Ft
03/28/2011 03/28/11 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $169 / 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 $7,098 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2024 $23,029 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2023 $21,551 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2022 $21,640 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2021 $21,331 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2020 $20,981 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2019 $20,441 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2018 $20,150 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2017 $20,012 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2016 $5,457 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2015 $5,348 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
2014 $5,348 $484,100 $78,800 $405,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004337778

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-08-87-7900