1440 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $177,346 - $212,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,170
Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Skylights
- Eat-In Kitchen
- No HOA
- Porch
- 2-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground
About This Home
As of June 2016Very nice 3 bedroom brick Semi featuring large living room, dining room combo. Modern kitchen with gas cooktop burners and electric oven, and dishwasher. 2nd floor has beautiful modern bath with ceramic tile and skylight. Middle bedroom doubles as office and bedroom, lots of built-ins and slideout bed. Well taken care of home, same owner for 50 years. Modern 200 amp electric service and central air with economical gas heat. This home is in move-in condition, great NE location.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,170 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Skylights
- Replacement Windows
- Bay Window
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Northeast Reading Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8351
- Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-30-18-8351
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 8, 2016
Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Duchan Nicholas P and Duchan Joan A
Bought by
Trego Donald and Trego Deborah
Seller's Agent
Dean Rentschler
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Mercedes Davis
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$59,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-15.59%
Total Days on Market
55
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,837
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trego Donald | $59,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Duchan Nicholas P | $71,710 | |
| Previous Owner | Duchan Nicholas P | $30,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2016 06/22/16 | Sold | $59,000 | -9.1% | $50 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2016 06/02/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/23/2016 05/23/16 | Price Changed | $64,900 | -7.2% | $55 / Sq Ft |
| 04/08/2016 04/08/16 | For Sale | $69,900 | -- | $60 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,610 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2024 | $2,633 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2023 | $2,592 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2022 | $2,592 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2021 | $2,592 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2020 | $2,566 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2019 | $2,566 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2018 | $2,566 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2017 | $2,549 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2016 | $1,456 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2015 | $1,456 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 2014 | $1,340 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dean Rentschler
Seller's Agent in 2016
Dean Rentschler
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 914-6970
25 Total Sales
-
Mercedes Davis
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Mercedes Davis
Pagoda Realty
(610) 401-8646
3 in this area
71 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003892955
APN: 17-5317-30-18-8351
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