$161,000
SOLD OCT 26, 2012
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,076 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$52 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of November 2021

Over 3000 square foot - 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath....solid brick home. Abundant light throughout the home. Gorgeous hardwood floors under carpeting throughout. New Cherry wood kitchen w/heated tile floors and all major appliances, along w/washer & dryer in laundry room just steps from kitchen. Removed kitchen is installed in the heated basement. Carpeting has just recently been removed in dining room to expose hardwood flooring. Wallpaper has also been removed in dining room and living room. This is an oversized corner lot with beautiful landscaping and mature trees. Secluded garden backyard off the sunroom. Detacted 2 car garage is heated and has water hookup. House and garage have tiled roof. Seller is offering a 1 year home warranty and will provide city inspection.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Lafferty

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #TREND:60040918 Listed on: 08/31/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn Ribeiro

Network Realty License #RM420266

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,076 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4287
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-31-38-4287

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Over 3000 square foot - 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath....solid brick home. Abundant light throughout the home. Gorgeous hardwood floors under carpeting throughout. New Cherry wood kitchen w/heated tile floors and all major appliances, along w/washer & dryer in laundry room just steps from kitchen. Removed kitchen is installed in the heated basement. Carpeting has just recently been removed in dining room to expose hardwood flooring. Wallpaper has also been removed in dining room and living room. This is an oversized corner lot with beautiful landscaping and mature trees. Secluded garden backyard off the sunroom. Detacted 2 car garage is heated and has water hookup. House and garage have tiled roof. Seller is offering a 1 year home warranty and will provide city inspection.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3076
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3076
  • Net Sq Ft: 3076.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 64.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3076
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1415

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
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Tile
  • 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: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • 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
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16117.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6679.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-31-38-4287
  • Tax Lot: 4287
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 10/26/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2021
Closed on
Nov 30, 2021
Sold by
Blough Albert H and Blough Jane C
Bought by
Devine Richard D H and Devine Marykate A
Seller's Agent
Eric Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Rob Martin
Realty One Group Exclusive
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-7.12%
Current Estimated Value
$464,229

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,229
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.29%
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Outstanding Balance
$286,969
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$177,260

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2012
Closed on
Oct 26, 2012
Sold by
Holmgren Doreen C
Bought by
Blough Albert H and Blough Jane C
Seller's Agent
Diane Lafferty
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Ribeiro
Network Realty
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$161,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-19.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $325,000 Edge Abstract
Deed $161,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $128,800 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Sold $325,000 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Price Changed $324,900 -7.1% $106 / Sq Ft
08/29/2021 08/29/21 For Sale $349,900 +117.3% $114 / Sq Ft
10/26/2012 10/26/12 Sold $161,000 -19.1% $52 / Sq Ft
10/17/2012 10/17/12 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2012 10/17/12 For Sale $199,000 +23.6% $65 / Sq Ft
10/16/2012 10/16/12 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2012 10/15/12 Off Market $161,000 -- --
08/31/2012 08/31/12 For Sale $199,000 -- $65 / 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 $4,747 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2024 $7,766 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2023 $7,646 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2022 $7,646 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2021 $7,646 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2020 $7,569 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2019 $7,569 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2018 $7,569 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2017 $7,519 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2016 $4,296 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2015 $4,296 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
2014 $3,953 $174,900 $38,400 $136,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004082150

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-31-38-4287