NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1305 Mcarthur Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $200,000 - $242,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,039 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 26, 2012

Last sale price $122,000 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,336/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2012

Just like new but with charm and character this all brick home welcomes you in. Totally new kitchen with granite counter tops and under mount sink make cooking and cleaning a breeze. Living room features refinished hardwood floors that ad to its appeal. All new bathroom with tiled floors and shower surround makes this home move in ready. Great yard has room for loved ones to run, space for a garden, and complete with a storage shed. Enjoy the afternoons from the covered front porch or backyard deck. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms both with walk in closets so everyone has room for their own wardrobe. Location makes for an easy walk through the neighborhood to shopping or to catch the bus. Don't forget the new windows, roof, paint, and carpet for your piece of mind move!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Martin

Century 21 Gold License #RS219358L Listed on: 04/19/2012

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Bugay

Pagoda Realty License #RS303207

Pagoda Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,485

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,039 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5822
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-20-5822

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,485

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Just like new but with charm and character this all brick home welcomes you in. Totally new kitchen with granite counter tops and under mount sink make cooking and cleaning a breeze. Living room features refinished hardwood floors that ad to its appeal. All new bathroom with tiled floors and shower surround makes this home move in ready. Great yard has room for loved ones to run, space for a garden, and complete with a storage shed. Enjoy the afternoons from the covered front porch or backyard deck. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms both with walk in closets so everyone has room for their own wardrobe. Location makes for an easy walk through the neighborhood to shopping or to catch the bus. Don't forget the new windows, roof, paint, and carpet for your piece of mind move!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1039
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1039
  • Net Sq Ft: 1039.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 120.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1039
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1305

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • 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: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 42500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30100.00
  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 999
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526705
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2485.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-20-5822
  • Tax Lot: 5822
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 06/26/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2012
Closed on
Jun 21, 2012
Sold by
Kirk Larry Russell
Bought by
Riddle Deborah J
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Martin
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Matt Bugay
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.75%
Total Days on Market
25
Current Estimated Value
$221,918

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,918
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$119,790
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2010
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Kirk Larry Russell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2010
Sold by
Magee Edward and Magee Cindy M
Bought by
Wachovia Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2001
Sold by
Cafurello Susan and Spotts Lisa
Bought by
Magee Edward and Magee Cindy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,100
Interest Rate
9.95%
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
Riddle Deborah J $122,000 None Available
Kirk Larry Russell $73,500 Servicelink
Wachovia Bank Na $2,000 None Available
Magee Edward $79,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Riddle Deborah J $127,000
Previous Owner Riddle Deborah J $119,790
Previous Owner Magee Edward $101,177
Previous Owner Magee Edward $25,000
Previous Owner Magee Edward $71,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Sold $122,000 -2.3% $117 / Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Price Changed $124,900 +4.2% $120 / Sq Ft
05/14/2012 05/14/12 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2012 04/19/12 For Sale $119,900 -- $115 / 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 $1,076 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2024 $3,213 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2023 $3,127 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2022 $3,091 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2021 $3,054 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2020 $3,054 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2019 $3,018 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2018 $2,966 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2017 $2,909 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2016 $923 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2015 $923 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
2014 $923 $72,600 $30,100 $42,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Martin

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jeffrey Martin

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 207-8474

    212 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Martin
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  • Matt Bugay

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Matt Bugay

    Pagoda Realty

    (610) 223-2021

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Matt Bugay
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003933046

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-20-5822

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1305 Mcarthur Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1305 Mcarthur Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 19 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $221,918, approximately $213 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1305 Mcarthur Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Mifflin Park Elementary School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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