NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Florence St Reading, PA 19605

Estimated Value: $246,000 - $266,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2019

Last sale price $155,000 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,528/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garden View
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oversized Parking

About This Home

As of June 2019

Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 full bath rancher with oversized detached 2 car garage in quiet community in Muhlenberg. Economical gas heat and huge fenced in back yard. Huge master bedroom with door to go out to your private huge deck overlooking back yard. All appliance remain as well as washer/dryer. 1 year home warranty at full price! Showings begin Sunday April 14th. Quick possession possible!

Last Listed By

Ronald Samsel

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS202136L Listed on: 04/05/2019

United Real Estate Strive 212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Garden Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Windows
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 3277
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-17-11-3277

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,507

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: All Appliances, washer, dryer, window treatments, 2 window air conditioners
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 full bath rancher with oversized detached 2 car garage in quiet community in Muhlenberg. Economical gas heat and huge fenced in back yard. Huge master bedroom with door to go out to your private huge deck overlooking back yard. All appliance remain as well as washer/dryer. 1 year home warranty at full price! Showings begin Sunday April 14th. Quick possession possible!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Windows
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1224
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 128.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1520

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Block, Masonry, Mixed Plumbing, Stone
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Street
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 6
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 35700.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1530148
  • School Tax: 2403.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3507.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5319-17-11-3277
  • Tax Lot: 3277
  • Tax Page Number: 13
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 06/17/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2019
Closed on
Jun 17, 2019
Sold by
Mearkle Jason L
Bought by
Ventura Jose
Seller's Agent
Ronald Samsel
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Eliezer Corniel
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.12%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$253,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,249
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%
Original Mortgage
$152,192
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2016
Closed on
Mar 21, 2017
Sold by
Leif Arron Helbert
Bought by
Mearkle Jason
Seller's Agent
Debbie Stine
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Adam
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$104,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-13.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.22%
Original Mortgage
$102,106
Interest Rate
4.3%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2012
Closed on
Jul 31, 2012
Sold by
Figueroa Issac and Figueroa Shannon K
Bought by
Helbert Leif Arron
Seller's Agent
Pam Pfennig
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Monica Button
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$81,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,400
-34.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$80,023
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2007
Sold by
Torres Eloy
Bought by
Figueroa Isaac and Figueroa Shannon K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,820
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2004
Sold by
Sandoval Roberto and Sandoval Analicia
Bought by
Torres Eloy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,600
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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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
Ventura Jose $155,000 Signature Abstract
Mearkle Jason -- --
Helbert Leif Arron $81,500 None Available
Figueroa Isaac $144,097 None Available
Torres Eloy $116,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ventura Jose $31,609
Open Ventura Jose $149,845
Closed Ventura Jose $152,192
Previous Owner Mearkle Jason $102,106
Previous Owner Mearkle Jason --
Previous Owner Mearkle Jason L $102,106
Previous Owner Helbert Leif Arron $80,023
Previous Owner Figueroa Isaac $28,820
Previous Owner Figueroa Isaac $115,277
Previous Owner Torres Eloy $116,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2019 06/17/19 Sold $155,000 -1.6% $127 / Sq Ft
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2019 05/03/19 Price Changed $157,500 -1.6% $129 / Sq Ft
04/05/2019 04/05/19 For Sale $160,000 +53.8% $131 / Sq Ft
03/09/2017 03/09/17 Sold $104,000 -5.4% $85 / Sq Ft
11/30/2016 11/30/16 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2016 11/14/16 Price Changed $109,900 -8.3% $90 / Sq Ft
11/06/2016 11/06/16 For Sale $119,900 +47.1% $98 / Sq Ft
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Sold $81,500 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Off Market $81,500 -- --
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Price Changed $81,500 -11.0% $67 / Sq Ft
05/03/2012 05/03/12 Price Changed $91,600 -11.0% $75 / Sq Ft
04/09/2012 04/09/12 Price Changed $102,900 -2.9% $84 / Sq Ft
03/19/2012 03/19/12 Price Changed $106,000 -15.1% $87 / Sq Ft
01/31/2012 01/31/12 For Sale $124,900 -- $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 $1,315 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2024 $3,969 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2023 $3,763 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2022 $3,703 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2021 $3,642 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2020 $3,642 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2019 $3,568 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2018 $3,447 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2017 $3,384 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2016 $1,048 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2015 $1,048 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
2014 $1,048 $80,600 $35,700 $44,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ronald Samsel

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ronald Samsel

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (610) 763-1602

    117 Total Sales

    Ronald Samsel
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  • Eliezer Corniel

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Eliezer Corniel

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 450-8771

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Eliezer Corniel
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Debbie Stine

    RE/MAX of Reading

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  • Lindsay Adam

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Lindsay Adam

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 668-1233

    38 Total Sales

    Lindsay Adam
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  • Pam Pfennig

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Pam Pfennig

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 780-9147

    1 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Pam Pfennig
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  • Daryl Tillman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Daryl Tillman

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK339024

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5319-17-11-3277

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605

1520 Florence St, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 1520 Florence St, Reading, PA 19605 since 05 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $253,249, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1520 Florence St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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