NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1438 Crowder Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $244,000 - $301,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 22, 2018

Last sale price $169,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,575/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Butlers Pantry

About This Home

As of June 2018

Quiet relaxing street is where you will find this home in Shillington. Close to schools, shopping, transit, parks and more. As you drive up to this home there is plenty of parking and you have a fenced in yard with a double gate to enter as well. You are greeted by your large covered front porch to sit an relax on any day of the week. You enter into your living area which is very spacious. Just off your living room is a newly renovated first floor master with a new master bath just completed! Wow! We cannot forget to go into the large eat in 36 handle kitchen. Walk out to your large backyard with a large shed and garage too. Your entire yard is fenced in with a nice chainlink fence with access gates in the back and a double gate out front. Back inside is your upstairs with 3 bedrooms of nice size and a large full bath. Your HVAC & water heater is less than 5 years old! A one year home warranty with an acceptable offer. So much to see, book your showing today...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joelle Dennis

Keller Williams Realty Group License #RS313204 Listed on: 02/23/2018

Keller Williams Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Werner

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-196719-L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2307
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-17-20-2307

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,224

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Quiet relaxing street is where you will find this home in Shillington. Close to schools, shopping, transit, parks and more. As you drive up to this home there is plenty of parking and you have a fenced in yard with a double gate to enter as well. You are greeted by your large covered front porch to sit an relax on any day of the week. You enter into your living area which is very spacious. Just off your living room is a newly renovated first floor master with a new master bath just completed! Wow! We cannot forget to go into the large eat in 36 handle kitchen. Walk out to your large backyard with a large shed and garage too. Your entire yard is fenced in with a nice chainlink fence with access gates in the back and a double gate out front. Back inside is your upstairs with 3 bedrooms of nice size and a large full bath. Your HVAC & water heater is less than 5 years old! A one year home warranty with an acceptable offer. So much to see, book your showing today...
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1512
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1512
  • Net Sq Ft: 1512.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 112.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1512
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1438

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 49000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 29900.00
  • Land Use Code: 106
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: FLAT
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526611
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3224.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-17-20-2307
  • Tax Lot: 2307
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 06/22/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2018
Closed on
Jun 14, 2018
Sold by
Arthur James A
Bought by
Butler Ruel L and Butler Kristine E
Seller's Agent
Joelle Dennis
Keller Williams Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Christine Werner
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$174,500
Sold Price
$169,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-3.15%
Total Days on Market
59
Current Estimated Value
$277,422

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,422
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%
Original Mortgage
$169,000
Outstanding Balance
$147,681
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$127,153

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Eckell Loretta A
Bought by
Arthur James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,900
Interest Rate
8.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Butler Ruel L $169,000 Signature Abstract
Arthur James A $136,900 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Butler Ruel L $169,000
Previous Owner Arthur James A $22,172
Previous Owner Arthur James A $19,000
Previous Owner Arthur Keri $18,602
Previous Owner Arthur Keri $14,757
Previous Owner Arthur James A $136,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Sold $169,000 -0.5% $112 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Price Changed $169,900 -1.2% $112 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Price Changed $172,000 -1.4% $114 / Sq Ft
02/23/2018 02/23/18 For Sale $174,500 -- $115 / 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 $1,238 $83,500 $29,900 $53,600
2024 $3,696 $83,500 $29,900 $53,600
2023 $3,596 $83,500 $29,900 $53,600
2022 $3,359 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2021 $3,319 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2020 $3,319 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2019 $3,280 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2018 $3,224 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2017 $3,162 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2016 $1,003 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2015 $1,003 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
2014 $1,003 $78,900 $29,900 $49,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joelle Dennis

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Joelle Dennis

    Keller Williams Realty Group

    (610) 858-2161

    2 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Joelle Dennis
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  • Christine Werner

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Christine Werner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 823-1866

    2 in this area

    185 Total Sales

    Christine Werner
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000194870

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-17-20-2307

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1438 Crowder Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1438 Crowder Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 23 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $277,422, approximately $183 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1438 Crowder Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Mifflin Park Elementary School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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