NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Josephs Way Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $507,481 - $562,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,322 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 29, 2023

Last sale price $460,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,060/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome to this well maintained home with an abundance of great features. Your spacious dining room and living room are just the right size. The delightful sun flooded kitchen features a breakfast bar, quartzite counter tops, plenty of cabinets plus a pantry, recessed lighting and tile backsplash. You can also enjoy the view of the back yard as you have your morning coffee in the sunny breakfast area. Relax in front of the stone gas fireplace in the family room on those cold winter nights. Upstairs you will find a large primary bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, a large walk in closet and private bath. There are three more bedrooms, or use one of the rooms for an in house office. Entertaining is easy in the huge finished basement game and recreation area with doors to the lower patio. This fantastic room has a wet bar, with lovely cabinets and a wine rack. Plus this homey area also includes an electric fireplace, powder room and large storage area.
A favorite feature of this home is the wonderful screened Trex deck with a ceiling fan and two skylights that is off of the kitchen. Stairs from the deck lead to your fenced rear yard with a firepit area. Extra storage can also be found in a room under the deck. Other features include new roof 2022, gutter guards, tankless hot water heater and a two car garage Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Strain

(610) 780-0033 lstrain@GoBerksCounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS141501A Listed on: 10/17/2023

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Christopher Strain

(610) 698-1390 CStrain@Remax.net RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS276669

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Specht

(610) 334-5513 dspecht@c21epting.com CENTURY21 Epting Realty License #RM421150

CENTURY21 Epting Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,247

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Five Mile Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8739
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-4385-16-74-8739

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,247

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Chest Freezer
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, 2 Refrigerators
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Laundry, Recreation Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3322
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3322
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.32
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2738
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 584
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 584
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 15

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11761.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5535.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8247.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-4385-16-74-8739
  • Tax Lot: 8739
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2738
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 11/29/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2023
Closed on
Nov 29, 2023
Sold by
Wahl Robert W and Wahl Amy A
Bought by
Green Charles Michael and Sunday-Green Dawn B
Seller's Agent
Linda Strain
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Denise Specht
CENTURY21 Epting Realty
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
2.24%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$526,870

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,870
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Outstanding Balance
$357,369
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,501

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2014
Closed on
Dec 2, 2014
Sold by
Jones Janet J and Jones Janet G
Bought by
Wahl Robert W and Wahl Amy A
Seller's Agent
Eva Eisenbrown
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Angstadt
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2002
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Jones Janet J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,650
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2002
Sold by
Milles Beth A and Dean Jeffery A
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,650
Interest Rate
7.13%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Green Charles Michael $460,000 Regal Abstract
Wahl Robert W $265,000 None Available
Jones Janet J $187,000 --
Federal National Mortgage Association $1,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Green Charles Michael $368,000
Previous Owner Wahi Robert W $150,000
Previous Owner Wahl Robert W $46,300
Previous Owner Wahl Robert W $259,000
Previous Owner Wahl Robert W $251,750
Previous Owner Jones Janet J $173,000
Previous Owner Jones Janet J $177,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/29/2023 11/29/23 Sold $460,000 +2.2% $138 / Sq Ft
10/21/2023 10/21/23 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2023 10/17/23 For Sale $449,900 +69.8% $135 / Sq Ft
12/02/2014 12/02/14 Sold $265,000 0.0% $97 / Sq Ft
10/11/2014 10/11/14 Off Market $265,000 -- --
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Price Changed $275,000 -3.5% $100 / Sq Ft
05/24/2014 05/24/14 For Sale $285,000 -- $104 / 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 $3,338 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2024 $8,604 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2023 $8,363 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2022 $8,154 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2021 $7,992 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2020 $7,992 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2019 $7,895 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2018 $7,752 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2017 $7,602 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2016 $2,635 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2015 $2,635 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
2014 $2,635 $187,000 $32,800 $154,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2036006

Bright MLS

APN: 39-4385-16-74-8739