NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1427 Ridge Ave Reading, PA 19607

Liggett Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $154,000 - $237,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
660 Sq Ft
$291/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2012

Last sale price $65,000 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 195% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,142/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of July 2012

Cozy 2 bedroom and 1 bath permastone rancher on double lot in need of updating. Property has 2 Tax ID numbers and is being sold as one package. Additional lot has an oversized detached 1 car garage/workshop plus house has built-in 1-car garage. Property is located on end of quiet street and has lots of potential. There is rear access to the property. Front paver patio, lilac bushes, apple/pear tree, propane tanks for heat in basement, some hardwood floors. Vacant and ready to rehab!

Last Listed By

Bonnie Eshelman

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS142433A Listed on: 04/16/2012

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 660 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Drainage System
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0441
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5306-61-03-0441

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Workbenches
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Remarks Public: Cozy 2 bedroom and 1 bath permastone rancher on double lot in need of updating. Property has 2 Tax ID numbers and is being sold as one package. Additional lot has an oversized detached 1 car garage/workshop plus house has built-in 1-car garage. Property is located on end of quiet street and has lots of potential. There is rear access to the property. Front paver patio, lilac bushes, apple/pear tree, propane tanks for heat in basement, some hardwood floors. Vacant and ready to rehab!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 4
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 660
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 660
  • Net Sq Ft: 660.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 113.48
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 660
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1427-29

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 26000.00
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Sloping, Open, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1498529
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2650.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5306-61-03-0441
  • Tax Lot: 0441
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 07/06/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Sold $65,000 -13.2% $98 / Sq Ft
06/25/2012 06/25/12 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2012 06/01/12 Price Changed $74,900 -10.3% $113 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Price Changed $83,500 -7.1% $127 / Sq Ft
04/16/2012 04/16/12 For Sale $89,900 -- $136 / 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 $948 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2024 $2,443 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2023 $2,375 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2022 $2,315 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2021 $2,269 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2020 $2,269 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2019 $3,948 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2018 $2,201 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2017 $2,159 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2016 $857 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2015 $857 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
2014 $857 $53,100 $27,100 $26,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bonnie Eshelman

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Bonnie Eshelman

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-4716

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  • John Tomaszewski

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    John Tomaszewski

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 451-1804

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003927268

Bright MLS

APN: 39-5306-61-03-0441

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607 Liggett

1427 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA

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This home is located at 1427 Ridge Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 16 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $191,748, approximately $290 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1427 Ridge Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cumru Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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