NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1422 Birch St Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $195,699 - $248,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,170 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2019

Last sale price $109,900 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,296/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2019

Come check out this well cared for 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home. Located in the desirable Northeast section of the city, easily accessible to all the schools. The home features a finished basement, 3 private bedrooms, an updated kitchen, freshly painted and more... Schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Baez

(484) 824-8874 david@brgpa.com EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 09/13/2019

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Carlos Batista

(610) 621-3034 batistaknowshomes@gmail.com Realty One Group Alliance License #RS273937

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,687

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 2,178

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,170 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rear Basement Entry

Additional Features

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8153
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-30-18-8153

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,687

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished, Rear Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1170
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1170
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 93.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1170
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main 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 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 Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 17300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1462581
  • School Tax: 1113.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2687.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-30-18-8153
  • Tax Lot: 8153
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2019
Closed on
Dec 16, 2019
Sold by
Alvarez Sean M
Bought by
Reyes Maximo D Taveras and Taveras Luisa Mercedes Taveras De
Seller's Agent
David Baez
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Batista
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$109,900
Current Estimated Value
$220,675

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.61%
Original Mortgage
$87,920
Outstanding Balance
$77,666
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$143,009

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2015
Sold by
Alvarez Aracelis and Alvarez Enrique
Bought by
Alvarez Sean M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
2.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2011
Sold by
High Theodore C and High Rose
Bought by
Alvarez Aracelis and Alvarez Enrique

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,225
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Reyes Maximo D Taveras $109,900 None Available
Alvarez Sean M -- Old Republic Natl Title Ins
Alvarez Aracelis $70,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reyes Maximo D Taveras $87,920
Previous Owner Alvarez Sean M $66,000
Previous Owner Alvarez Aracelis $68,225
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Sold $109,900 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 For Sale $109,900 -- $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 $1,686 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2024 $2,757 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2023 $2,715 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2022 $2,715 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2021 $2,715 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2020 $2,687 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2019 $2,687 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2018 $2,687 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2017 $2,670 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2016 $1,525 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2015 $1,525 $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
2014 -- $62,100 $17,300 $44,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Baez

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    David Baez

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (484) 824-8874

    4 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    David Baez
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  • Carlos Batista

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Carlos Batista

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (610) 621-3034

    3 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Carlos Batista
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK347870

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-30-18-8153

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1422 Birch St, Reading, PA

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