NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1303 Independence Dr Reading, PA 19609

Whitfield Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $386,000 - $442,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,187 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 28, 2012

Last sale price $150,000 $47 Per Sq Ft

Est. 180% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,365/month

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of December 2012

Very spacious Whitman built brick split level in the very desirable Whitfield neighborhood and Wilson Schools. The main level offers a huge living & dining room, the addition houses the modern 35 handle kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic floors & built-in laundry. The 2nd level has 3 spacious private BR'S & a full bath. Level 3 has the master bedroom suite with it's own full modern ceramic tiled bath. The 1st lower level offers a large family room with a stone fireplace, built-in book shelves, the 3rd full bath done with marble & tile and a bonus room with an outside exit which may have been the laundry room previously. The 2nd lower level is perfect for an in-law quarter or college student returning home with two more rooms, the 4th full bath, kitchen and it's own private entrance. There's a spacious 2 car garage with inside access. Gas heat with C/A. Nice level rear yard. This is a lot of house for the money and perfect for the growing or extended family. Huge Potential! This is a Short Sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Candelaria

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/13/2012

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Candelaria

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/13/2012

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,187 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Whitfield Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9390
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4387-18-40-9390

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: R/O, Refrig, Dw, W/D, Microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Special Features: 4108
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3187
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3187
  • Net Sq Ft: 3187.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 56.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3187
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, 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: 2
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 102500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 35700.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1573565
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4677.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4387-18-40-9390
  • Tax Lot: 9390
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2012
Closed on
Dec 28, 2012
Sold by
Cardenas Rosa E and Vera Rosa E
Bought by
Morales Lugo Ana M
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-24.96%
Current Estimated Value
$419,303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$269,303
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.10%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Outstanding Balance
$102,406
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$316,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2007
Sold by
Cardenas Rosa E and Vera Rosa E
Bought by
Vera Rosa E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,600
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2005
Sold by
Aponte Santos and Aponte Mayra
Bought by
Cardenas Rosa E and Vera Rosa E
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
Morales Lugo Ana M $150,000 None Available
Vera Rosa E -- None Available
Cardenas Rosa E $225,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morales Lugo Ana M $147,283
Previous Owner Vera Rosa E $215,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/28/2012 12/28/12 Sold $150,000 0.0% $47 / Sq Ft
12/10/2012 12/10/12 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Off Market $150,000 -- --
10/08/2012 10/08/12 Price Changed $179,900 -5.3% $56 / Sq Ft
09/07/2012 09/07/12 Price Changed $189,900 -5.0% $60 / Sq Ft
08/13/2012 08/13/12 For Sale $199,900 -- $63 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $2,487 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2024 $5,913 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2023 $5,634 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2022 $5,496 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2021 $5,302 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2020 $5,302 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2019 $5,152 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2018 $5,107 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2017 $5,021 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2016 $1,774 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2015 $1,739 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
2014 $1,739 $138,200 $35,700 $102,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jose Candelaria

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jose Candelaria

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-8066

    215 Total Sales

    Jose Candelaria
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004067250

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4387-18-40-9390

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 Whitfield

1303 Independence Dr, Reading, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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