$136,000
SOLD AUG 10, 2022

1209 N Front St Reading, PA 19601

Northwest Reading Neighborhood
5 Beds
1 Bath
1,536 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$89 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2022

Located just blocks away from FirstEnergy Stadium, this lovely 5 bedroom home is ready for its new owner. This home is in great condition and has a few upgrades that won't go unnoticed. Updated flooring, newer bathroom and a spacious yard are a few of the highlights. Do yourself a favor and schedule a showing. You won't be disappointed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Taj Simmons

EXP Realty, LLC License #RS315174 Listed on: 06/17/2022

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Marjorie DeJesus

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,186

Year Built

1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Located just blocks away from FirstEnergy Stadium, this lovely 5 bedroom home is ready for its new owner. This home is in great condition and has a few upgrades that won't go unnoticed. Updated flooring, newer bathroom and a spacious yard are a few of the highlights. Do yourself a favor and schedule a showing. You won't be disappointed.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Laminate Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1536
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1536
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 84.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1536
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1209

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • 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: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Open, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 784.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1910.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-5307-41-56-7878
  • Tax Lot: 7878
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1536
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 08/10/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2022
Closed on
Aug 10, 2022
Sold by
Lopez Arnaldo S
Bought by
Dehernandez Teodora Contreras
Seller's Agent
Taj Simmons
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Marjorie DeJesus
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$136,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
4.62%
Current Estimated Value
$197,762

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$61,762
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%
Original Mortgage
$133,536
Outstanding Balance
$128,684
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$36,447

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2017
Closed on
Mar 29, 2017
Sold by
Gontkovsky Leonard Lawrence
Bought by
Lopez Arnaldo S
Seller's Agent
Mark Shanaman
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Natanael Rivera-Colon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$54,900
Sold Price
$56,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.62%
Original Mortgage
$55,868
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $136,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $56,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $133,536 FHA
Previous Owner $55,868 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Sold $136,000 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Off Market $136,000 -- --
06/19/2022 06/19/22 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $130,000 +128.5% $85 / Sq Ft
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Sold $56,900 +3.6% $37 / Sq Ft
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2017 01/30/17 For Sale $54,900 -- $36 / 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 $1,186 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2024 $1,940 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2023 $1,910 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2022 $1,910 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2021 $1,910 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2020 $1,891 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2019 $1,891 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2018 $1,891 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2017 $1,879 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2016 $1,073 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2015 $1,073 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
2014 $988 $43,700 $13,000 $30,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Taj Simmons

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Taj Simmons

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (484) 794-3080

    2 in this area

    150 Total Sales

    Taj Simmons
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  • Marjorie DeJesus

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Marjorie DeJesus

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 468-3062

    13 in this area

    308 Total Sales

    Marjorie DeJesus
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  • Mark Shanaman

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mark Shanaman

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 256-7956

    127 Total Sales

    Mark Shanaman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Natanael Rivera-Colon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2017536

Bright MLS

APN: 15-5307-41-56-7878

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Northwest Reading

1209 N Front St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1209 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 and is currently priced at $136,000, approximately $88 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 1209 N Front St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Riverside Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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