$123,000
SOLD DEC 22, 2017

1514 Palm St Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,556 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Dutch Architecture
  • Attic
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven

About This Home

As of December 2017

Don't miss out on this Charming, Brick semi on a beautiful tree-lined street near Albright College. Enter into an inviting Living room with fireplace at the main entrance, and walk along immaculate finished hardwood flooring found throughout the home. Quaint Eat-in kitchen with natural light beaming through the large windows, convenient powder room on the main level, and a Luxurious Formal dining room coming down the upper stairs. Finished lower level with a separate laundry area. Master bedroom with Intimate Private Deck, Main bathroom, as well as additional large bedrooms on the upper level and a heated 4th bedroom on the spacious finished attic. Enough off street parking and a 1 car indoor garage with automatic door as well as an additional one park parking on the driveway. Recent upgrades include New Roof, Newer Energy Efficient Gas Heating boiler and Electric Water heater system, Finished Basement, Finished Hardwood Flooring, and many more! Schedule your showings today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fernando Hernandez

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 10/09/2017

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Ansa Sama

Realty One Group Exclusive

Realty One Group Exclusive

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Dutch Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,556 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Thirteenth And Union Elementary School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9626
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-31-28-9626

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Dutch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer And Dryer, Stainless Steel Refrigerator.
  • Inclusions: Stainless Steel Stove
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Remarks Public: Don't miss out on this Charming, Brick semi on a beautiful tree-lined street near Albright College. Enter into an inviting Living room with fireplace at the main entrance, and walk along immaculate finished hardwood flooring found throughout the home. Quaint Eat-in kitchen with natural light beaming through the large windows, convenient powder room on the main level, and a Luxurious Formal dining room coming down the upper stairs. Finished lower level with a separate laundry area. Master bedroom with Intimate Private Deck, Main bathroom, as well as additional large bedrooms on the upper level and a heated 4th bedroom on the spacious finished attic. Enough off street parking and a 1 car indoor garage with automatic door as well as an additional one park parking on the driveway. Recent upgrades include New Roof, Newer Energy Efficient Gas Heating boiler and Electric Water heater system, Finished Basement, Finished Hardwood Flooring, and many more! Schedule your showings today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1556
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1556
  • Net Sq Ft: 1556.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 83.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1556
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1514

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Satellite Dish, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Flat, Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Baseboard, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • Elementary School: THIRTEENTH AND UNION
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • Elementary School: THIRTEENTH AND UNION
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 3,049
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3113.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-31-28-9626
  • Tax Lot: 9626
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 12/22/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2017
Closed on
Dec 22, 2017
Sold by
Neris Delson R Garcia and Garcia Denill
Bought by
Huang Carly L
Seller's Agent
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Ansa Sama
Realty One Group Exclusive
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$123,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-5.38%
Current Estimated Value
$243,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,999
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$98,400
Outstanding Balance
$83,957
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,042

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2017
Sold by
Estrella Hector J
Bought by
Estrella Chico Moto

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2014
Closed on
Sep 24, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Garcia Neris Delson R
Seller's Agent
Sally Weise
RE/MAX Pinnacle
Buyer's Agent
Sally Weise
RE/MAX Pinnacle
List Price
$58,000
Sold Price
$55,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-5.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.76%
Original Mortgage
$44,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2013
Sold by
Philippe Yvedette Jean and Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2004
Sold by
Rittenhouse Elva M
Bought by
Philippe Yvedette Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,750
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $123,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Special Warranty Deed $55,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $2,100 None Available
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $98,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $44,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $23,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $80,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Sold $123,000 -5.4% $79 / Sq Ft
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2017 10/09/17 For Sale $130,000 +136.4% $84 / Sq Ft
09/29/2014 09/29/14 Sold $55,000 -5.2% $35 / Sq Ft
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2014 08/13/14 For Sale $58,000 +5.5% $37 / Sq Ft
08/09/2014 08/09/14 Off Market $55,000 -- --
07/02/2014 07/02/14 For Sale $58,000 -- $37 / 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 $1,965 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2024 $3,215 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2023 $3,165 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2022 $3,165 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2021 $3,165 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2020 $3,133 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2019 $3,133 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2018 $3,133 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2017 $3,113 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2016 $1,778 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2015 $1,778 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
2014 $1,636 $72,400 $18,800 $53,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Fernando Hernandez

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Fernando Hernandez

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 406-8198

    5 in this area

    162 Total Sales

    Fernando Hernandez
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  • Ansa Sama

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Ansa Sama

    Realty One Group Exclusive

    (610) 442-7979

    78 Total Sales

    Ansa Sama
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  • Sally Weise

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sally Weise

    RE/MAX

    (717) 269-1536

    25 Total Sales

    Sally Weise
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001647269

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-31-28-9626

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1514 Palm St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1514 Palm St, Reading, PA 19604 and is currently priced at $123,000, approximately $79 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1514 Palm St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Thirteenth & Union El School, Northeast Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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