NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1518 Alsace Rd Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $339,000 - $437,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 31, 2023

Last sale price $300,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,431 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.23 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of May 2023

This immaculately kept Tudor style home is located in the sought after Hampden Heights community. This home features a large living room with high cathedral ceilings and natural hardwood flooring, stone wood burning fireplace and a princess balcony; Large formal dining room, great for entertaining family and friends; Kitchen with built-in wall oven, large pantry, and plenty of cabinet space; Family room with built-in bookshelves; Covered screened-in porch adjacent to the family room. Upstairs you will find two ensuite bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet; a cedar closet in the hallway. The partially finished walk-out basement includes a laundry room; Third bedroom that can be converted to whatever suits your needs; Two large storage rooms; Garage. The exterior of the home includes a slate shingle roof; Brick and stone structure; Newly paved driveway; New brick patio with wrought iron fencing; Beautiful landscaping with flowers blooming year-round; New generator. This home exemplifies character and old-world architectural charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kiya Archie

(610) 373-9900 rarchieure@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS350679 Listed on: 04/16/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucinda Royer

(484) 975-6400 cindyroyerproperties@gmail.com Realty One Group Exclusive License #RS277774

Realty One Group Exclusive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,749

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8756
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-24-38-8756

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,749

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer and Dryer
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Basement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2100
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 138.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Spa: No
  • 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: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 103200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10018.80
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1461760
  • School Tax: 2358.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5749.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-24-38-8756
  • Tax Lot: 8756
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2023
Closed on
May 31, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kiya Archie
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lucinda Royer
Realty One Group Exclusive
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.48%
Views
114
Current Estimated Value
$390,550

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,550
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.73%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
0.0638%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,157
Interest Rate
0.035%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,525
Interest Rate
0.0608%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
0.0586%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$300,000 None Listed On Document
-- Vylla Llc
$190,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
$175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $240,000
Previous Owner $148,157
Previous Owner $187,525
Previous Owner $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Sold $300,000 +3.5% $143 / Sq Ft
04/18/2023 04/18/23 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2023 04/16/23 For Sale $289,900 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $3,712 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2025 $3,569 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2024 $5,839 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2023 $5,749 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2022 $5,749 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2021 $5,749 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2020 $5,691 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2019 $5,691 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2018 $5,691 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2017 $5,653 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2016 $3,230 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2015 $3,230 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
2014 $2,972 $131,500 $28,300 $103,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kiya Archie

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 373-9900

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Kiya Archie
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lucinda Royer

    Realty One Group Exclusive

    (215) 262-4298

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Lucinda Royer
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2028902

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-24-38-8756

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1518 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA

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