NOT LISTED FOR SALE

149 Castleton Dr Reading, PA 19607

Pennwyn Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $311,000 - $330,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,260 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2020

Last sale price $172,000 $76 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,962/month

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Oversized Parking
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of March 2020

Solid 4br/2ba single in Governor Mifflin Schools. Main level features a spacious living room/dining room area with access to the rear deck w/awning. The master bedroom offers ample closet space and access to the master bath. The other 3 bedrooms share the 2nd full bath that has been nicely updated. The lower level features a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and the laundry/utility room. An oversized 2 car garage is also accessible from the lower level. Some windows have been replaced helping with heating and cooling efficiency. A super house in a great area in need of updating. Come have a look and see if this opportunity is your chance to make this house your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Crossley

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #AB067575 Listed on: 10/22/2019

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Swayne

Bob Swayne Real Estate License #SB065354

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3349
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-4395-15-53-3349

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Remarks Public: Solid 4br/2ba single in Governor Mifflin Schools. Main level features a spacious living room/dining room area with access to the rear deck w/awning. The master bedroom offers ample closet space and access to the master bath. The other 3 bedrooms share the 2nd full bath that has been nicely updated. The lower level features a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and the laundry/utility room. An oversized 2 car garage is also accessible from the lower level. Some windows have been replaced helping with heating and cooling efficiency. A super house in a great area in need of updating. Come have a look and see if this opportunity is your chance to make this house your home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Primary Bath(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Garage Access, Heated, Interior Access
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2260
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2260
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 88.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1924
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 336
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 336
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 149

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Road Surface Type: Access - Below Grade
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 80600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28800.00
  • Land Use Code: 105A
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1495922
  • School Tax: 3129.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4675.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-4395-15-53-3349
  • Tax Lot: 3349
  • Tax Page Number: 27
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2496
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 03/05/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2019
Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Tait Elvin D and Tait Janet R
Bought by
Vargas Justin A
Seller's Agent
Justin Crossley
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Bob Swayne
Bob Swayne Real Estate
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-9.43%
Total Days on Market
94
Current Estimated Value
$322,002

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,002
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.52%
Original Mortgage
$168,884
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1973
Bought by
Tait Elvin D and Tait Janet R
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 Justin A $172,000 None Available
Tait Elvin D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vargas Justin A $174,200
Closed Vargas Justin A $168,884
Previous Owner Jones Justine $143,000
Previous Owner Tait Elvin D $100,000
Previous Owner Tait Elvin Dean $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2020 03/05/20 Sold $172,000 +1.2% $76 / Sq Ft
01/24/2020 01/24/20 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2020 01/17/20 Price Changed $169,900 -2.9% $75 / Sq Ft
12/09/2019 12/09/19 Price Changed $174,900 -2.8% $77 / Sq Ft
11/11/2019 11/11/19 Price Changed $179,900 -5.3% $80 / Sq Ft
10/22/2019 10/22/19 For Sale $189,900 -- $84 / 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 $1,953 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2024 $5,033 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2023 $4,893 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2022 $4,770 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2021 $4,675 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2020 $4,675 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2019 $4,619 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2018 $4,535 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2017 $4,447 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2016 $1,605 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2015 $1,605 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
2014 $1,605 $109,400 $28,800 $80,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Justin Crossley

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Justin Crossley

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 451-2169

    45 Total Sales

    Justin Crossley
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  • Bob Swayne

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Bob Swayne

    Bob Swayne Real Estate

    (717) 587-2218

    108 Total Sales

    Bob Swayne
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK349754

Bright MLS

APN: 39-4395-15-53-3349

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607 Pennwyn

149 Castleton Dr, Reading, PA

This home is located at 149 Castleton Dr, Reading, PA 19607 since 22 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $322,002, approximately $142 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 149 Castleton Dr 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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