NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1519 Liberty Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $199,000 - $251,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,074 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2018

Last sale price $136,000 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,316/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of August 2018

Motivated Seller for this charming well built brick cape. Start with the great curb appeal and the large covered front porch. The interior features 3 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. Parquet flooring in the living and dining room and tile floor in the updated kitchen with granite countertops. An enclosed rear sun porch with jalousie windows leads to the private backyard with new fencing and a 2 car detached garage. The basement has a rec room with a pellet stove to keep you cozy and 1/2 bath and laundry. Replacement windows. And to top it all off a brand new roof with transferable warranty. Great location. Close to shopping and schools. Come see for yourself. Schedule a showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Woodward

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 04/23/2018

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Anne Mademann Folk

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS146438A

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,787

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40'x110'
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,074 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3781
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-05-29-3781

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,787

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Motivated Seller for this charming well built brick cape. Start with the great curb appeal and the large covered front porch. The interior features 3 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. Parquet flooring in the living and dining room and tile floor in the updated kitchen with granite countertops. An enclosed rear sun porch with jalousie windows leads to the private backyard with new fencing and a 2 car detached garage. The basement has a rec room with a pellet stove to keep you cozy and 1/2 bath and laundry. Replacement windows. And to top it all off a brand new roof with transferable warranty. Great location. Close to shopping and schools. Come see for yourself. Schedule a showing today.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Stove - Wood, Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • 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
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1074
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1074
  • Net Sq Ft: 1074.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 126.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1074
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1519

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • 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: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 40'X110'
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2787.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-05-29-3781
  • Tax Lot: 3781
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/24/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2018
Closed on
Aug 16, 2018
Sold by
Diodonet Caraballo Anabel
Bought by
Tose Ashley M and Gallen Colin A
Seller's Agent
Ann Woodward
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Beth Anne Mademann Folk
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$135,900
Sold Price
$136,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%
Current Estimated Value
$228,094

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,094
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$133,536
Outstanding Balance
$117,066
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$111,028

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2013
Closed on
Feb 28, 2014
Sold by
Gibson Stephen E and Gibson Laurel B
Bought by
Diodonet Caraballo Anabel
Seller's Agent
Mark Owens
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
KatieJo Shank
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$116,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,400
-6.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$114,389
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2004
Sold by
Rutkowski Michael J
Bought by
Gibson Stephen E and Gibson Laurel B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tose Ashley M $136,000 Signature Abstract
Diodonet Caraballo Anabel $116,500 None Available
Gibson Stephen E $95,900 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tose Ashley M $133,536
Previous Owner Diodonet Caraballo Anabel $114,389
Previous Owner Gibson Stephen E $25,000
Previous Owner Gibson Stephen E $93,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Sold $136,000 +0.1% $127 / Sq Ft
07/12/2018 07/12/18 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2018 06/26/18 For Sale $135,900 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
06/26/2018 06/26/18 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2018 06/09/18 Price Changed $135,900 -2.9% $127 / Sq Ft
05/20/2018 05/20/18 Price Changed $139,900 -6.7% $130 / Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Price Changed $149,900 -2.7% $140 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Price Changed $154,000 -3.7% $143 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 For Sale $159,900 +37.3% $149 / Sq Ft
02/27/2014 02/27/14 Sold $116,500 -2.8% $108 / Sq Ft
01/17/2014 01/17/14 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2013 10/22/13 Price Changed $119,900 -4.0% $112 / Sq Ft
09/23/2013 09/23/13 For Sale $124,900 -- $116 / 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 $999 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2024 $2,983 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2023 $2,903 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2022 $2,869 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2021 $2,836 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2020 $2,836 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2019 $2,802 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2018 $2,754 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2017 $2,701 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2016 $857 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2015 $857 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
2014 $857 $67,400 $23,000 $44,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000443056

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-05-29-3781