NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1436 Spruce St Reading, PA 19602

District 8 Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $122,000 - $182,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,416 Sq Ft
$102/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2016

Last sale price $36,900 $26 Per Sq Ft

Est. 292% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $893/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • 5-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of May 2016

Top of the Town - Enjoy the beautiful upgrades. Large modern cherry kitchen with room for a table and chairs. Modernized bath has cherry cabinets and shower with corian like walls. The rear yard views the mountain and brick patio provides a nice place to sit and relax. Large living and dining room for family gatherings. Perfectly priced at $39,900

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Williams

Hybrid Home Brokers Bill Williams Listed on: 02/18/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Evans

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS273013

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,416 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9738
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-06-28-9738

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Range
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Remarks Public: Top of the Town - Enjoy the beautiful upgrades. Large modern cherry kitchen with room for a table and chairs. Modernized bath has cherry cabinets and shower with corian like walls. The rear yard views the mountain and brick patio provides a nice place to sit and relax. Large living and dining room for family gatherings. Perfectly priced at $39,900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1416
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1416
  • Net Sq Ft: 1416.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 28.18
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1416
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1436

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 21200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15800.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1458218
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1571.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-06-28-9738
  • Tax Lot: 9738
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/27/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Quimby Kathy A and Kulak John W
Bought by
Vargas William R
Seller's Agent
William Williams
Hybrid Home Brokers Bill Williams
Buyer's Agent
Jack Evans
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$39,900
Sold Price
$36,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-7.52%
Total Days on Market
47
Current Estimated Value
$144,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.38%
Original Mortgage
$35,668
Outstanding Balance
$28,788
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,559

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2007
Sold by
Kulak Mary V
Bought by
Quimby Kathy A and Kulak John W
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
Vargas William R $36,900 None Available
Quimby Kathy A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vargas William R $35,668
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Sold $36,900 -7.5% $26 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2016 02/18/16 For Sale $39,900 -- $28 / 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 $1,004 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2024 $1,643 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2023 $1,617 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2022 $1,617 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2021 $1,617 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2020 $1,601 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2019 $1,601 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2018 $1,601 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2017 $1,591 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2016 $909 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2015 $909 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
2014 $836 $37,000 $15,800 $21,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • William Williams

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    William Williams

    Hybrid Home Brokers Bill Williams

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  • Jack Evans

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jack Evans

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 406-7496

    47 Total Sales

    Jack Evans
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003891347

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-06-28-9738

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 District 8

1436 Spruce St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1436 Spruce St, Reading, PA 19602 since 18 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $144,517, approximately $102 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1436 Spruce St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including 16th & Haak Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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