Julie Strickler
Remax Vision
(484) 878-4460
109 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$230,000 Price
1440 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $190,044
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,170
Sq Ft
$162/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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 04/08/2016
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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
- 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
- Heating System Uses Natural 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
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 8, 2016
Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dean Rentschler
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Mercedes Davis
Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$59,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-15.59%
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
$131,044
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.25%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in College Heights, PA
-
Julie Strickler
-
Ginger Parker
Ginger Parker
Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate
(484) 755-3848
129 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$250,000 Price
-
Kathleen Quarterman
Kathleen Quarterman
Quarterman Realty Group Inc.
(609) 710-8044
152 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$124,000 Price
-
Richard Sachetta
Richard Sachetta
United Real Estate Strive 212
(484) 878-5932
46 Total Sales
1 in College Heights
$205,000 Price
-
Todd Sell
Todd Sell
Responds QuicklyPagoda Realty ERA Powered
(484) 772-2844
151 Total Sales
3 in College Heights
$137K - $300K Price Range
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Marcus Gonzalez
Marcus Gonzalez
Atlas Land and Homes
(223) 216-5019
93 Total Sales
4 in College Heights
$197K - $320K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $59,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,674 | $59,300 | $17,300 | $42,000 |
| 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
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Dean Rentschler
Seller's Agent in 2016
Dean Rentschler
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 914-6970
24 Total Sales
-
Mercedes Davis
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Mercedes Davis
Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
(610) 401-8646
3 in this area
68 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003892955
APN: 17-5317-30-18-8351
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