$155,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2016

149 Merion Ln Reading, PA 19607

Flying Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,974 Sq Ft
$170/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

284 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of December 2018

Super brick "flat" unit 3 bedroom, 3 full baths on tree lined street in Flying Hills. Replacement windows and doors, fantastic newer kitchen, lower level family room with built-in and gas fireplace. Two rear patios plus front patio! Gas line on front patio for gas grille. Much, more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry Sherman

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #AB048417L Listed on: 06/13/2015

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen O'Brien-Boyles

Realty One Group Advocates

Realty One Group Advocates

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,794

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20x62
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $170 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Cumru Elementary School
  • Governor Mifflin Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3340
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5315-17-20-3340

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include pool(s), common area maintenance, lawn maintenance, snow removal, trash, parking fee
  • Built by WHITMAN
  • Flying Hills Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,794

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$170 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Remarks Public: Super brick "flat" unit 3 bedroom, 3 full baths on tree lined street in Flying Hills. Replacement windows and doors, fantastic newer kitchen, lower level family room with built-in and gas fireplace. Two rear patios plus front patio! Gas line on front patio for gas grille. Much, more!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1974
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1974
  • Net Sq Ft: 1554.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 99.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1554
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 420
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 149

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • 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

  • HOA Fees: 170.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Additional Association Fees: Pool, Golf
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Swimming Pool
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Parking Fee
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Elementary School: CUMRU
  • Middle School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • Elementary School: CUMRU
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 84500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10000.00
  • Land Use Code: 152
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 20X62
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Building Info

  • Builder Name: WHITMAN

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1499256
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3794.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5315-17-20-3340
  • Tax Lot: 3340
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/05/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2019
Sold by
Dec90 Llc
Bought by
Diblasi Peter G and Diblasi Gail A
Current Estimated Value
$263,094

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2018
Closed on
Nov 27, 2018
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Dec90 Llc
Seller's Agent
Richard Sachetta
Bold Realty
Buyer's Agent
Randy Skokowski
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$117,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.73%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2018
Closed on
Oct 18, 2018
Sold by
Freedom Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Seller's Agent
Richard Sachetta
Bold Realty
Buyer's Agent
Randy Skokowski
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$117,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Ray Bryan N
Bought by
Freedom Mortgage Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2015
Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Lamanna Patricia A
Bought by
Ray Bryan N
Seller's Agent
Barry Sherman
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Colleen O'Brien-Boyles
Realty One Group Advocates
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1994
Bought by
Lamanna Patricia A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $172,000 Signature Abstract
Special Warranty Deed $117,000 First American Abstract Wyom
Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $2,277 None Available
Deed $155,000 None Available
Deed $102,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $174,000 VA
Closed $172,000 VA
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $164,500 VA
Previous Owner $81,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $83,700 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2018 12/04/18 Sold $117,000 +1.7% $75 / Sq Ft
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2018 10/20/18 For Sale $115,000 -25.8% $74 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $155,000 +0.1% $79 / Sq Ft
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2015 08/25/15 Price Changed $154,900 -3.1% $78 / Sq Ft
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Price Changed $159,900 -3.0% $81 / Sq Ft
06/13/2015 06/13/15 For Sale $164,900 -- $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 $1,687 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2024 $4,348 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2023 $4,226 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2022 $4,120 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2021 $4,039 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2020 $4,039 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2019 $3,990 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2018 $3,918 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2017 $3,842 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2016 $1,419 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2015 $1,390 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2014 $1,390 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Richard Sachetta

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Richard Sachetta

    Bold Realty

    (610) 507-4198

    67 Total Sales

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  • Randy Skokowski

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Randy Skokowski

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 858-3760

    54 Total Sales

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  • Barry Sherman

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Barry Sherman

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 914-4633

    4 in this area

    40 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Colleen O'Brien-Boyles

    Realty One Group Advocates

    (484) 948-8409

    43 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002635120

Bright MLS

APN: 39-5315-17-20-3340

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607 Flying Hills

149 Merion Ln, Reading, PA

This home is located at 149 Merion Ln, Reading, PA 19607 and is currently priced at $155,000, approximately $78 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 149 Merion Ln 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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