$230,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2024
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,703 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$135 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Heating
  • Wood Flooring
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of May 2024

This home is located at 1420 Palm St, Reading, PA 19604 and is currently priced at $230,000, approximately $135 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1420 Palm St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Thirteenth & Union El School, Northeast Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Josue Morales

Simple Realty License #RS310652 Listed on: 05/30/2024

Co-Listed By

Crystal Manon

Simple Realty License #RS345658

Last Buyer's Agent

Muhammad Archie

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS326305

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,703 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Northeast Middle School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9221
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-31-28-9221

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,231

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1703
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1703
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 140.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1703
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1420

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full 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: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Summer/Winter Changeover
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: READING
  • Middle School: NORTHEAST
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTHEAST

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1325.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3231.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-31-28-9221
  • Tax Lot: 9221
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1703
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/30/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2024
Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Pa Flipbros Llc
Bought by
Rickenbach Evette L
Seller's Agent
Josue Morales
Simple Realty
Buyer's Agent
Muhammad Archie
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$238,908

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,908
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.95%
Original Mortgage
$11,500
Outstanding Balance
$11,405
Interest Rate
7.1%
Estimated Equity
$223,707

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2023
Closed on
Nov 14, 2023
Sold by
Arentz George M
Bought by
Pa Flipbros Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Klonis
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Josue Morales
Simple Realty
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
21.43%
Views
291

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
75.03%
Original Mortgage
$183,000
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1999
Bought by
Arentz George M
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
Deed $230,000 Stewart Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $11,500 No Value Available
Open $223,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $183,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $13,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Sold $230,000 -4.2% $135 / Sq Ft
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $240,000 +41.2% $141 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Sold $170,000 +21.4% $100 / Sq Ft
10/31/2023 10/31/23 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2023 10/30/23 For Sale $140,000 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
10/23/2023 10/23/23 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2023 10/18/23 For Sale $140,000 -- $82 / 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 $2,006 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2024 $3,281 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2023 $3,231 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2022 $3,231 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2021 $3,231 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2020 $3,198 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2019 $3,198 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2018 $3,198 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2017 $3,177 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2016 $1,815 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2015 $1,815 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
2014 $1,670 $73,900 $18,800 $55,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2043852

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-31-28-9221