NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1516 Eckert Ave Reading, PA 19602

East Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $240,000 - $469,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,215 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2023

Last sale price $220,000 $99 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,863/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of August 2023

Statley stone tudor in Hessian Camp. Beautiful hardwood floors with walnut inlays under carpet. Stone fireplace. Large garage in basement. Deck and stow patio in rear. Great opportunity to build equity right away! Home is dated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Apsokardu, Jr.

(484) 824-4679 georgecb@comcast.net Pagoda Realty Listed on: 06/30/2023

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Val Styer

(610) 207-7840 vstyer@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold License #RS346558

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,769

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Basement Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Galley Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hessian Camp Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5460
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-06-39-5460

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,769

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Full, Garage Access, Heated, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3215
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2215
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 101.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2215
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • 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: Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1956.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4769.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-06-39-5460
  • Tax Lot: 5460
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Goode Karen L
Bought by
Goode Karen L and Goode Troy L
Current Estimated Value
$312,259

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,900
Outstanding Balance
$174,016
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,243

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2023
Closed on
Sep 5, 2023
Sold by
Yevics Mary Jane
Bought by
Goode Karen L
Seller's Agent
George Apsokardu, Jr.
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Val Styer
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.22%
Views
324

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.85%
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2022
Sold by
Tomkiewicz Thaddeus J
Bought by
Tomkiewicz Thaddeus J and Turcin Ioan N
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Goode Karen L -- None Listed On Document
Goode Karen L -- None Listed On Document
Goode Karen L $220,000 None Listed On Document
Tomkiewicz Thaddeus J -- Mendelsohn Bernard
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goode Karen L $177,900
Closed Goode Karen L $177,900
Previous Owner Goode Karen L $176,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Sold $220,000 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft
07/05/2023 07/05/23 Off Market $220,000 -- --
07/03/2023 07/03/23 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2023 06/30/23 For Sale $225,000 -- $102 / 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 $2,961 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2024 $1,956 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2023 $4,769 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2022 $4,769 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2021 $4,769 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2020 $4,721 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2019 $4,721 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2018 $4,721 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
2017 $4,690 $109,100 $33,400 $75,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • George Apsokardu, Jr.

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    George Apsokardu, Jr.

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 824-4679

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    George Apsokardu, Jr.
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  • Val Styer

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Val Styer

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 207-7840

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Val Styer
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2031860

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-06-39-5460

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 East Reading

1516 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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