NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1420 Cortland Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $258,000 - $292,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,566 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2023

Last sale price $263,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,646/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Garden View
  • Corner Lot
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2023

Enjoy one-floor living with this ranch-style home located in the Governor Mifflin School District. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen boasts an island, a built-in pantry and a new picture window. The living room features a covered side porch and a picture window to let in the afternoon sun. You will also find 3 bedrooms with new windows and a bath. While in the partially finished basement, you will see two rooms that would make a great office or kids' play room and a full bath with a custom tiled shower. The remaining unfinished parts of the basement could be made into a family room and extra storage. Before entering the backyard a breezeway connects the one-car garage to the kitchen. which is currently being used as a laundry/mudroom. To the back of the home is a great yard for entertaining that boasts a vinyl privacy fence, covered back patio and custom-built tree house. Some major recent updates include a new roof, new ac condenser, new hot water heater and new windows throughout. Conveniently located to major highways and local amenities. Join us for an open House on Saturday, May 20th from 11am-4pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loretta Hershey

Keller Williams Realty License #RS365541 Listed on: 05/20/2023

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Glen Russell

EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,631

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Garden Views
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Breezeway
  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Miffln Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7829
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-39-7829

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,631

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: dishwasher, stove, microwave, fridge, floating shelves in the living room, shed attached to side of garage.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2023-05-20
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Enjoy one-floor living with this ranch-style home located in the Governor Mifflin School District. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen boasts an island, a built-in pantry and a new picture window. The living room features a covered side porch and a picture window to let in the afternoon sun. You will also find 3 bedrooms with new windows and a bath. While in the partially finished basement, you will see two rooms that would make a great office or kids' play room and a full bath with a custom tiled shower. The remaining unfinished parts of the basement could be made into a family room and extra storage. Before entering the backyard a breezeway connects the one-car garage to the kitchen. which is currently being used as a laundry/mudroom. To the back of the home is a great yard for entertaining that boasts a vinyl privacy fence, covered back patio and custom-built tree house. Some major recent updates include a new roof, new ac condenser, new hot water heater and new windows throughout. Conveniently located to major highways and local amenities. Join us for an open House on Saturday, May 20th from 11am-4pm.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated, Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Island
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 9
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 40.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2116
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1566
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 197.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1116
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 450
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 550
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1420

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Block, Concrete, Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Street, Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Attached Garage
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable, DSL

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle School: GOVERNOR MIFFLN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 54000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30300.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Breezeway, Roof
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526320
  • School Tax: 2495.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3631.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-39-7829
  • Tax Lot: 7829
  • Tax Page Number: 4
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1116
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/05/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2023
Closed on
Jun 2, 2023
Sold by
Hartung Daniel A
Bought by
Dymeck Steven F and Dymeck Mary K
Seller's Agent
Loretta Hershey
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Glen Russell
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$263,000
Premium/Discount to List
$43,100
19.6%
Total Days on Market
2
Views
209
Current Estimated Value
$274,651

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,651
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Bohn Michael R
Bought by
Bohn Michael R and Bohn Dorothy J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2014
Sold by
Medaglia Larry
Bought by
Bohn Michael R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2011
Sold by
Medaglia Larry
Bought by
Bohn Richard B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2007
Sold by
Bohn Barbara A
Bought by
Bohn Barbara A
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
Dymeck Steven F $263,000 None Listed On Document
Bohn Michael R -- None Available
Bohn Michael R -- None Available
Bohn Richard B -- None Available
Bohn Barbara A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hartung Daniel A $137,464
Previous Owner Bohn Michael R $123,250
Previous Owner Bohn Michael R $105,107
Previous Owner Bohn Michael R $80,000
Previous Owner Bohn Michael R $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $263,000 +19.6% $168 / Sq Ft
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2023 05/20/23 For Sale $219,900 +57.1% $140 / Sq Ft
05/18/2017 05/18/17 Sold $140,000 -6.0% $80 / Sq Ft
04/13/2017 04/13/17 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2017 03/20/17 For Sale $149,000 -- $85 / 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 $1,250 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2024 $3,731 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2023 $3,631 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2022 $3,589 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2021 $3,547 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2020 $3,547 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2019 $3,504 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2018 $3,444 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2017 $3,378 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2016 $1,072 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2015 $1,072 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
2014 $1,072 $84,300 $30,300 $54,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Loretta Hershey

    Keller Williams Realty

    (803) 391-0394

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Loretta Hershey
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  • Glen Russell

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Glen Russell

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (610) 564-5400

    1 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Glen Russell
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  • Jennifer King

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jennifer King

    RE/MAX

    (717) 723-9080

    1 in this area

    398 Total Sales

    Jennifer King
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Mr. Paul Wenger

    RE/MAX of Reading

  • Lauren Clemens

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Lauren Clemens

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    (484) 955-1550

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    27 Total Sales

    Lauren Clemens
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2029826

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-39-7829

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1420 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1420 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 20 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $274,651, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1420 Cortland Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mifflin Park Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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