NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Octagon Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $300,407 - $336,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,918 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2016

Last sale price $195,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,948/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of May 2016

This beauty is surely an eye catcher!! Pride of ownership is evident in this beautiful split level in Wilson Schools. Gorgeous H/W floors, updated kitchen with island and S.S. appliances, living room w/gas fireplace, dining room w/slider to private patio area and spacious yard for outdoor entertaining. Step upstairs to three generous sized bedrooms & full bath. Going down a few steps from the main level you'll find a great family room, powder room & lots of extra space for storage. Don't miss out on viewing this fabulous property, schedule your appointment today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victoria Venezia

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS227252L Listed on: 02/19/2016

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Marian Galanti

BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown License #RS222592L

BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Milbeth Village Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7951
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-10-36-7951

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,937

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Lr & Dr Rugs
  • Inclusions: All Appliances, Kit. Island, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Remarks Public: This beauty is surely an eye catcher!! Pride of ownership is evident in this beautiful split level in Wilson Schools. Gorgeous H/W floors, updated kitchen with island and S.S. appliances, living room w/gas fireplace, dining room w/slider to private patio area and spacious yard for outdoor entertaining. Step upstairs to three generous sized bedrooms & full bath. Going down a few steps from the main level you'll find a great family room, powder room & lots of extra space for storage. Don't miss out on viewing this fabulous property, schedule your appointment today!!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1918
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1918
  • Net Sq Ft: 1606.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 124.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1606
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 312
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 118

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: 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: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 65300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34900.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566653
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3937.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-10-36-7951
  • Tax Lot: 7951
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/09/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2016
Closed on
May 9, 2016
Sold by
Orr Carol Lynn
Bought by
Sides Snyder and Sides Julia
Seller's Agent
Victoria Venezia
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Marian Galanti
BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.45%
Current Estimated Value
$322,852

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,852
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%
Original Mortgage
$185,250
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1997
Bought by
Orr Carol Lynn
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
Sides Snyder $195,000 None Available
Orr Carol Lynn $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sides Julia $50,000
Open Cooper Tammy R $180,000
Closed Sides Snyder $185,250
Previous Owner Orr Carol Lynn $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Sold $195,000 -2.5% $102 / Sq Ft
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2016 02/19/16 For Sale $199,900 -- $104 / 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 $1,784 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2024 $4,672 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2023 $4,520 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2022 $4,407 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2021 $4,237 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2020 $4,237 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2019 $4,173 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2018 $4,102 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2017 $4,039 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2016 $1,443 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2015 $1,443 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
2014 $1,443 $100,200 $34,900 $65,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Victoria Venezia

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Victoria Venezia

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 781-9626

    103 Total Sales

    Victoria Venezia
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  • Marian Galanti

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Marian Galanti

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (215) 530-4790

    17 Total Sales

    Marian Galanti
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003328517

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-10-36-7951

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

118 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 118 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 19 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $322,852, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 118 Octagon Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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