NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1305 Orchard Rd Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $550,000 - $620,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,445 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 13, 2015

Last sale price $330,000 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,776/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • 4-minute walk to Reading Public Museum Arboretum

About This Home

As of November 2015

In 1930 this home was built for a local stockbroker wanting only the best. Today, the home retains its original details while being updated and maintained for the 21st Century. Step inside to a bright and spacious center hallway with adjoining living room featuring built in bookcases, working fireplace and lots of natural light. The dining room has an original built in china closet and plenty of room to entertain. The eat in kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space plus 1st floor laundry. The highlight of the house is the magnificent family room located at the back featuring beamed vaulted ceiling, fireplace and built in bookcases. Upstairs you'll find a spacious master bedroom with plenty of closets plus updated master bath. There are four additional bedrooms with one presently used as a dressing room. The lower level has also been finished for Game/Media room. Outside you'll find a private English style courtyard of Bluestone pavers and pea gravel looking down over the manicured lower yard. Truly a well cared for property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

O. Chris Miller

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 09/01/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Tiger

Century 21 Gold License #RS209642L

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wyomissing Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8474
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-4396-12-96-8474

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Garden Decor And Sculpture, Lr Window Treatments.
  • Inclusions: Kit. Appliances,Washer/Dryer,Most Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Remarks Public: In 1930 this home was built for a local stockbroker wanting only the best. Today, the home retains its original details while being updated and maintained for the 21st Century. Step inside to a bright and spacious center hallway with adjoining living room featuring built in bookcases, working fireplace and lots of natural light. The dining room has an original built in china closet and plenty of room to entertain. The eat in kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space plus 1st floor laundry. The highlight of the house is the magnificent family room located at the back featuring beamed vaulted ceiling, fireplace and built in bookcases. Upstairs you'll find a spacious master bedroom with plenty of closets plus updated master bath. There are four additional bedrooms with one presently used as a dressing room. The lower level has also been finished for Game/Media room. Outside you'll find a private English style courtyard of Bluestone pavers and pea gravel looking down over the manicured lower yard. Truly a well cared for property.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3445
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3445
  • Net Sq Ft: 3445.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 110.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2939
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 506
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1305

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • 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
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 138400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 74100.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22216.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1463780
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8600.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-4396-12-96-8474
  • Tax Lot: 8474
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 11/13/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2015
Closed on
Nov 10, 2015
Sold by
Golden Penny J
Bought by
Brunner Matthew and Schwartz Jessica L
Seller's Agent
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Tiger
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.54%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$589,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$259,914
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Brunner Matthew $330,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brunner Matthew $187,500
Open Brunner Matthew Blame $308,000
Closed Brunner Matthew $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2015 11/13/15 Sold $330,000 +1.5% $96 / Sq Ft
09/11/2015 09/11/15 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2015 09/01/15 For Sale $325,000 -- $94 / 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 $5,768 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2024 $9,436 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2023 $9,290 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2022 $9,290 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2021 $9,290 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2020 $9,196 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2019 $21 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2018 $9,196 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2017 $9,136 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2016 $5,219 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2015 $5,219 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
2014 $4,802 $212,500 $74,100 $138,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • O. Chris Miller

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    O. Chris Miller

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 603-2676

    37 Total Sales

    O. Chris Miller
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  • Lisa Tiger

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Lisa Tiger

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 207-6186

    296 Total Sales

    Lisa Tiger
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002627412

Bright MLS

APN: 18-4396-12-96-8474

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19610

1305 Orchard Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1305 Orchard Rd, Reading, PA 19611 since 01 September 2015 and is currently estimated at $589,914, approximately $171 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1305 Orchard Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Millmont Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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