Seller's Agent in 2018
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 207-8066
3 in this area
213 Total Sales
1517 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $192,995 - $208,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,064
Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
- Porch
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground
About This Home
As of December 2018Back 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
(610) 207-8066 jcandelaria@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/23/2018
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
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
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
$157,459
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$42,040
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
14.18%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $69,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Bartlow Jason | $74,078 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
-
Marjorie DeJesus
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Marjorie DeJesus
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 468-3062
6 in this area
309 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002288176
APN: 17-5317-30-18-9691
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