$104,000
SOLD MAR 9, 2017

1520 Florence St Reading, PA 19605

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$85 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of June 2019

What a great first home! All on one level, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, gas heat, replacement windows, large rear deck and fenced yard. Quiet neighborhood and convenient location. Seller will provide one year home warranty with acceptable Agreement of sale. Ask me about the special programs available for first-time home Buyers. The 2 car garage needs some repairs and is being sold As-Is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Stine

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 11/06/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsay Adam

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS326564

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Muhlenberg High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3277
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-17-11-3277

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

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
  • Inclusions: Refrig.,Washer, Dryer, 3 Window A/C Units, Microwave & Stand
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: What a great first home! All on one level, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, gas heat, replacement windows, large rear deck and fenced yard. Quiet neighborhood and convenient location. Seller will provide one year home warranty with acceptable Agreement of sale. Ask me about the special programs available for first-time home Buyers. The 2 car garage needs some repairs and is being sold As-Is.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1224
  • Net Sq Ft: 1224.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 89.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1520

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • 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: MUHLENBERG
  • High School: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 35700.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1530148
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3384.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5319-17-11-3277
  • Tax Lot: 3277
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 03/09/2017

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
24
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
8.59%
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
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $155,000 Signature Abstract
Deed -- --
Deed $81,500 None Available
Deed $144,097 None Available
Deed $116,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $31,609 Credit Line Revolving
Open $149,845 FHA
Closed $152,192 FHA
Previous Owner $102,106 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $102,106 FHA
Previous Owner $80,023 FHA
Previous Owner $28,820 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $115,277 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $116,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
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

    21 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

    Daryl Tillman Realty Group

    (484) 336-7758

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003330457

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5319-17-11-3277

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605

1520 Florence St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1520 Florence St, Reading, PA 19605 and is currently priced at $104,000, approximately $84 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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