NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1187 Ruth St Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $229,337 - $276,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
945 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2014

Last sale price $130,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,444/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2014

Nice 3-4 bedroom single in Wilson schools. Home is located on a corner lot in quiet neighborhood. New gas furnace, gas water heater, central air, replacement windows make for energy efficient comfort. Additional full bath on lower level provides optional extra bedroom off large family room if needed. Attic has been finished for nice master bedroom or great activity room. Separate workshop for tools or storage, separate laundry/utility room. Detached one car garage connected by breezeway. Corner provides plenty of parking as well as 3-car off-street parking. Playground is nearby. Come see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Hong

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 03/27/2014

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

DEBRA EISENHOWER MITCHELL

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 945 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Breezeway

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5717
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4376-12-85-5717

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,948

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer Negotiable
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Basement Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 945
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 945
  • Net Sq Ft: 945.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 143.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 945
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 49600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 26600.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1565924
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2948.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4376-12-85-5717
  • Tax Lot: 5717
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 08/06/2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2014
Closed on
Aug 6, 2014
Sold by
Bare Maryann and Henry Maryann
Bought by
Weinman Jason
Seller's Agent
Ed Hong
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
DEBRA EISENHOWER MITCHELL
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$135,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-4.34%
Current Estimated Value
$243,067

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,067
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$127,645
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2009
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Bare Maryann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2009
Sold by
Nellis Jennifer E and Nellis Brad M
Bought by
Prudential Relocation Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Weinman Jason $130,000 None Available
Bare Maryann $130,000 None Available
Prudential Relocation Inc $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Weinman Jason $45,000
Open Weiman Jason $130,000
Closed Weinman Jason $127,645
Previous Owner Bare Maryann $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2014 08/06/14 Sold $130,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
06/06/2014 06/06/14 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Off Market $130,000 -- --
03/27/2014 03/27/14 For Sale $135,900 -- $144 / 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 $1,357 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2024 $3,553 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2023 $3,438 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2022 $3,351 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2021 $3,222 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2020 $3,222 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2019 $3,173 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2018 $3,119 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2017 $3,072 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2016 $1,097 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2015 $1,097 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
2014 $1,097 $76,200 $26,600 $49,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Hong

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Ed Hong

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (484) 269-3638

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    DEBRA EISENHOWER MITCHELL

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002857016

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4376-12-85-5717

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

1187 Ruth St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1187 Ruth St, Reading, PA 19608 since 27 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $246,084, approximately $260 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1187 Ruth St 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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