$231,500
SOLD DEC 12, 2024

1400 Commonwealth Blvd Reading, PA 19607

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$197 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 1400 Commonwealth Blvd. This lovely Cape Cod style home is waiting for a new owner to bring it back to life. As you enter the front door you enter the living room with a big bay window for lots of natural light. The eat-in kitchen is towards the back of the house with a door that leads out to the large deck. Down the hall you will find a full bath and two main floor bedrooms with nicely sized closets. On the second floor you have two more rooms, one being a walk-through. The basement leads out to the backyard. In the basement you will find storage shelves, washer and dryer hookups and a half bathroom. Showings start Saturday, November 9 at 10am.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Gordon

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #rs354757 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,639

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement with some natural light

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7307
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-49-7307

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,639

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Items in shed
  • Inclusions: All appliances.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-11-09
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1400 Commonwealth Blvd. This lovely Cape Cod style home is waiting for a new owner to bring it back to life. As you enter the front door you enter the living room with a big bay window for lots of natural light. The eat-in kitchen is towards the back of the house with a door that leads out to the large deck. Down the hall you will find a full bath and two main floor bedrooms with nicely sized closets. On the second floor you have two more rooms, one being a walk-through. The basement leads out to the backyard. In the basement you will find storage shelves, washer and dryer hookups and a half bathroom. Showings start Saturday, November 9 at 10am.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial
  • Total Sq Ft: 1176
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1176
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 182.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1400

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3202.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4639.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-49-7307
  • Tax Lot: 7307
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 12/12/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Yoas Scarlett L and Heckman James
Bought by
Golder Anthony and Reese Jocelyn
Seller's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Velazquez
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
4.8%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
145
Current Estimated Value
$319,390

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,610
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.91%
Original Mortgage
$324,022
Outstanding Balance
$323,738
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$4,348

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2024
Closed on
Dec 12, 2024
Sold by
Murray Bonnie L and Murray Kent
Bought by
Heckman James and Yoas Scarlett L
Seller's Agent
Emily Gordon
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$231,500
Premium/Discount to List
$16,500
7.67%
Views
193

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
239.55%
Original Mortgage
$213,025
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Stackhouse Ronald A
Bought by
Murray Bonnie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,920
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $330,000 Capital Assurance Group
Deed $231,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $124,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $324,022 FHA
Previous Owner $213,025 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $69,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,306 New Conventional
Previous Owner $99,920 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $330,000 +3.2% $169 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Price Changed $319,900 +1.6% $164 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Off Market $314,900 -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $314,900 +36.0% $161 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Sold $231,500 +7.7% $197 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Sale $215,000 -- $183 / 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 $1,505 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2024 $4,492 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2023 $4,372 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2022 $4,321 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2021 $4,270 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2020 $4,270 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2019 $4,219 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2018 $4,147 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2017 $4,067 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2016 $1,290 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2015 $1,290 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
2014 $1,290 $101,500 $38,500 $63,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2050878

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-49-7307