NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $420,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,921 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2020

Last sale price $205,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,225/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2020

Welcome home to 1511 Union Street! Unoccupied, professionally cleaned (March 2020), and move-in ready!!! Spacious brick colonial located in the desirable Hampden Heights neighborhood of Reading just blocks away from Albright College. Continuously updated over the years with replacement gas furnace (2013), new metal roof (2015), new hardwood flooring (2016), replacement windows (2016), and new carpet (2020). Main floor features kitchen with granite countertops, and large open living/dining space with wood burning fireplace. Second floor features three bedrooms including spacious master bedroom with en suite bath. Third floor is a gigantic bonus room with cedar closet and original hardwood floors/trim. The basement offers laundry area, and tons of storage space. Home combines historical features of its era and neighborhood with modern feel and upgrades. Located near major highways, local shopping and dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Broskey

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 04/02/2020

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Austin Cerankowski

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,921 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4083
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-23-39-4083

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven/range, light fixtures, window AC units (all inclusions as is condition)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Welcome home to 1511 Union Street! Unoccupied, professionally cleaned (March 2020), and move-in ready!!! Spacious brick colonial located in the desirable Hampden Heights neighborhood of Reading just blocks away from Albright College. Continuously updated over the years with replacement gas furnace (2013), new metal roof (2015), new hardwood flooring (2016), replacement windows (2016), and new carpet (2020). Main floor features kitchen with granite countertops, and large open living/dining space with wood burning fireplace. Second floor features three bedrooms including spacious master bedroom with en suite bath. Third floor is a gigantic bonus room with cedar closet and original hardwood floors/trim. The basement offers laundry area, and tons of storage space. Home combines historical features of its era and neighborhood with modern feel and upgrades. Located near major highways, local shopping and dining.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Dining Area, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Pantry
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2921
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2921
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 71.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2921
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1511

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 107300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 21000.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1461701
  • School Tax: 2300.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5552.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-23-39-4083
  • Tax Lot: 4083
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2921
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/15/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2020
Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
Lafayette John N
Bought by
Pope Marcus Z
Seller's Agent
Katie Broskey
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Austin Cerankowski
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.33%
Current Estimated Value
$348,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.54%
Original Mortgage
$209,715
Outstanding Balance
$188,430
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$164,283

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2011
Sold by
Kuhla Jason J and Dodson Beth A
Bought by
Lafayette John N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,850
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2008
Sold by
Finocciaro Michael C and Finocchiaro Kortney
Bought by
Kuhla Jason J and Dodson Beth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,685
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Daniels Allen S
Bought by
Finocciaro Michel C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,920
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pope Marcus Z $205,000 Edge Abstract
Lafayette John N $183,000 None Available
Kuhla Jason J $169,600 None Available
Finocciaro Michel C $174,900 --
Finocciaro Michel C $174,900 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pope Marcus Z $209,715
Previous Owner Lafayette John N $173,850
Previous Owner Kuhla Jason J $168,685
Previous Owner Finocchiaro Michel C $146,000
Previous Owner Finocciaro Michel C $139,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $205,000 -2.3% $70 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2020 04/02/20 For Sale $209,900 -- $72 / 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 $3,482 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2024 $5,697 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2023 $5,609 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2022 $5,609 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2021 $5,609 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2020 $5,552 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2019 $5,552 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2018 $5,552 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2017 $5,516 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2016 $3,151 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2015 $3,151 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
2014 $2,900 $128,300 $21,000 $107,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK356670

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-23-39-4083