NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1261 Shelbourne Rd Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $315,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,394 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2014

Last sale price $115,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 162% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,714/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Owatin Creek Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2014

A wonderful place to call home! This 3 bedroom 2 story was lovingly cared for for over 50 years by its current owner. Now it is your turn to enjoy its charm and warmth. Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace, large formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, enclosed front porch and covered rear porch. .47 acres of nice flat yard to enjoy volleyball and football games or gardening. A 21x18 2 car detached garage/workshop are an added bonus. Call today to preview. Priced to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Commings

(484) 955-1133 Denise@GoWithCommings.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 03/19/2014

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Daryl Tillman

(484) 336-7758 daryl@daryltillman.com Daryl Tillman Realty Group License #RS302939

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,394 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7323
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5326-12-96-7323

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: A wonderful place to call home! This 3 bedroom 2 story was lovingly cared for for over 50 years by its current owner. Now it is your turn to enjoy its charm and warmth. Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace, large formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, enclosed front porch and covered rear porch. .47 acres of nice flat yard to enjoy volleyball and football games or gardening. A 21x18 2 car detached garage/workshop are an added bonus. Call today to preview. Priced to sell.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1394
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1394
  • Net Sq Ft: 1394.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1394
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1261

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397319

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 59100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34700.00
  • Land Use Code: 115
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20473.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1505856
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3849.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5326-12-96-7323
  • Tax Lot: 7323
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 07/15/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2014
Closed on
Jul 15, 2014
Sold by
Sholleberger Rosemary C and Shollenberger Eric S
Bought by
Downer Charles D and Downer Kymberly S
Seller's Agent
Denise Commings
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Daryl Tillman
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.09%
Current Estimated Value
$300,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$185,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
Original Mortgage
$112,917
Outstanding Balance
$86,795
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$207,633

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1959
Bought by
Shollenberger Eugene K and Shollenberger Rosemary C
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
Downer Charles D $115,000 None Available
Shollenberger Eugene K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Downer Charles D $112,917
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Sold $115,000 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Off Market $115,000 -- --
05/16/2014 05/16/14 Price Changed $119,900 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
05/16/2014 05/16/14 For Sale $119,900 -7.7% $86 / Sq Ft
05/06/2014 05/06/14 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2014 03/19/14 For Sale $129,900 -- $93 / 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 $1,440 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2024 $4,455 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2023 $4,309 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2022 $4,261 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2021 $4,196 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2020 $4,150 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2019 $4,104 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2018 $4,091 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2017 $4,033 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2016 $985 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2015 $985 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
2014 $950 $93,800 $34,700 $59,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denise Commings

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Denise Commings

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 955-1133

    147 Total Sales

    Denise Commings
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  • Daryl Tillman

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Daryl Tillman

    Daryl Tillman Realty Group

    (484) 336-7758

    2 in this area

    332 Total Sales

    Daryl Tillman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002845166

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5326-12-96-7323

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606

1261 Shelbourne Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1261 Shelbourne Rd, Reading, PA 19606 since 19 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $300,742, approximately $215 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1261 Shelbourne Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Owatin Creek Elementary School, Exeter Township Junior High School, and Exeter Township Senior High School.

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