NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1517 Birch St Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $171,000 - $199,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,064 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2018

Last sale price $79,900 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,161/month

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground

About This Home

As of December 2018

Back on the market due to buyer's financing falling through! Both and FHA and conventional appraisals have been completed. For FHA the re-inspection needs to be done. Repairs have already been completed. Title work has been done through Signature Abstract so a very quick closing is possible. Full home & termite inspection already done as well. Near Albright College & adjacent to the 13th & Union Elementary School. Super value! Comps at 100K. Upper Northeast Reading 2 story brick semi-detached with 3 brs, living & dining rooms, 26 handle traditional oak eat-in kitchen, basement was finished many years ago but needs some work. Hardwood floors. Replacement windows. Covered front & rear porches. Owner ran a new gas line to the house so it's ready to convert from oil to gas. Nice fenced yard with possible off-street parking. Appliances all remain. Solid house. Hot property with very little inventory available! Will not last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Candelaria

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/23/2018

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Marjorie DeJesus

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,064 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9691
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-30-18-9691

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Remarks Public: Back on the market due to buyer's financing falling through! Both and FHA and conventional appraisals have been completed. For FHA the re-inspection needs to be done. Repairs have already been completed. Title work has been done through Signature Abstract so a very quick closing is possible. Full home & termite inspection already done as well. Near Albright College & adjacent to the 13th & Union Elementary School. Super value! Comps at 100K. Upper Northeast Reading 2 story brick semi-detached with 3 brs, living & dining rooms, 26 handle traditional oak eat-in kitchen, basement was finished many years ago but needs some work. Hardwood floors. Replacement windows. Covered front & rear porches. Owner ran a new gas line to the house so it's ready to convert from oil to gas. Nice fenced yard with possible off-street parking. Appliances all remain. Solid house. Hot property with very little inventory available! Will not last long!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1064
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1064
  • Net Sq Ft: 1064.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 75.09
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1064
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1517

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 41300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 16500.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1462630
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2501.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-30-18-9691
  • Tax Lot: 9691
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 12/08/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2023
Sold by
Kingdom Foundations Llc
Bought by
Matias Gleny E
Current Estimated Value
$185,538

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,050
Outstanding Balance
$158,107
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,881

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2023
Sold by
Done Michelle
Bought by
Kingdom Foundations Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2018
Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Butler Kenneth P
Bought by
Done Michelle
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Marjorie DeJesus
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$79,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.09%
Original Mortgage
$78,452
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2007
Sold by
Central Penn Property Services Inc
Bought by
Butler Kenneth P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,750
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Bartlow Jason and Bartlow Betty Jean
Bought by
Central Penn Property Services Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,750
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2005
Sold by
Moyer Santina B
Bought by
Bartlow Jason and Bartlow Betty Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,078
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Matias Gleny E $165,000 Stewart Title
Kingdom Foundations Llc $102,000 Stewart Title
Done Michelle $79,900 Signature Abstract
Butler Kenneth P $77,500 None Available
Central Penn Property Services Inc $50,001 None Available
Bartlow Jason $92,597 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Matias Gleny E $160,050
Previous Owner Kingdom Foundations Llc $124,000
Previous Owner Done Michelle $78,452
Previous Owner Butler Kenneth P $67,400
Previous Owner Butler Kenneth P $69,750
Previous Owner Bartlow Betty Jean $50,000
Previous Owner Bartlow Jason $74,078
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/08/2018 12/08/18 Sold $79,900 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
11/12/2018 11/12/18 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2018 11/02/18 For Sale $79,900 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
09/01/2018 09/01/18 Off Market $79,900 -- --
08/31/2018 08/31/18 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2018 08/23/18 For Sale $79,900 -- $75 / 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 $1,569 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2024 $2,567 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2023 $2,527 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2022 $2,527 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2021 $2,527 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2020 $2,501 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2019 $2,501 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2018 $2,501 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2017 $2,485 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2016 $1,420 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2015 $1,420 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
2014 $1,306 $57,800 $16,500 $41,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jose Candelaria

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jose Candelaria

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-8066

    4 in this area

    229 Total Sales

    Jose Candelaria
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  • Marjorie DeJesus

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Marjorie DeJesus

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 468-3062

    6 in this area

    311 Total Sales

    Marjorie DeJesus
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002288176

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-30-18-9691

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1517 Birch St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1517 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 since 23 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $185,538, approximately $174 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1517 Birch 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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