1503 Palm St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $212,271 - $327,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,127
Sq Ft
$121/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Deck
- Attic
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of May 2016Spectacular Albright College Hampden Heights Semi-Detached home that's perhaps one of the finest you will ever find in the area! Features are too numerous to list all. Large LR with gas fireplace with beautiful mantle. Formal dining room. 26 handle custom Cherry kitchen. 3 BRS plus a large attic that could be a 4th BR. Large MBR with gas fireplace, sitting area & sliders to it's own exclusive deck. Beautifully finished lower level complete with it's own full bath & gas fireplace and adjacent laundry room. Quality replacement windows throughout. Lots of gorgeous oak hardwood trim & crown moulding. Hardwood floors under the carpets. New Gas Boiler in 2011 & Newer hot water heater. Detached 2 car garage with opener and side sun deck. Covered front porch & rear screened patio. New 35 year architectural shingle roof in 2004. Total square footage about 2127. So much space & value. True one of a kind home that's been family owned & occupied for 50 years!
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
- Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Stained Glass
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile or Brick
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on lower level
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Drainage System
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Breezeway
- Porch
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Hampden Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 0488
- Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-31-38-0488
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 26, 2023
Sold by
Lofton Cheryl D
Bought by
Lofton Family Revocable Living Trust
Total Days on Market
74
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 4, 2016
Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Rossi Deborah L
Bought by
Lofton Eddie L and Lofton Cheryl D
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Mark Mease
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-7.62%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,600
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 11, 2005
Sold by
Rossi Anna and Rossi Deborah L
Bought by
Rossi Deborah L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofton Family Revocable Living Trust | -- | -- | |
| Lofton Eddie L | $120,000 | None Available | |
| Rossi Deborah L | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Lofton Eddie L | $93,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Rossi Deborah L | $13,635 | |
| Previous Owner | Rossi Deborah L | $22,065 | |
| Previous Owner | Rossi Deborah L | $50,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2016 05/31/16 | Sold | $120,000 | -7.6% | $56 / Sq Ft |
| 03/18/2016 03/18/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/22/2016 02/22/16 | For Sale | $129,900 | +8.3% | $61 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2016 02/19/16 | Off Market | $120,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/21/2016 01/21/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/04/2016 01/04/16 | For Sale | $129,900 | -- | $61 / 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 | $1,962 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2024 | $3,210 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2023 | $3,161 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2022 | $3,161 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2021 | $3,161 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2020 | $3,129 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2019 | $3,129 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2018 | $3,129 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2017 | $3,108 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2016 | $1,776 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2015 | $1,776 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
| 2014 | $1,634 | $72,300 | $18,800 | $53,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jose Candelaria
Seller's Agent in 2016
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 207-8066
4 in this area
233 Total Sales
-
Mark Mease
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Mark Mease
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 413-6248
1 in this area
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003890565
APN: 17-5317-31-38-0488
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