1520 Florence St Reading, PA 19605
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,224
Sq Ft
9,148
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Rambler Architecture
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Living Room
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of June 20194 bedroom, 2 bath home with large fenced in rear yard & two car detached garage with new garage door and openers. Recently updated 16 handle kitchen, large deck overlooking rear yard, newer main roof & all appliances remain. Owner having some work done on property such as some drywall repairs & painting. This is a short sale, so all terms & conditions & commissions must be approved by lender.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS189466L Listed on: 01/31/2012
Last Buyer's Agent
Monica Button
Pagoda Realty
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stone Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,224 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
Flooring
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Schools
- Muhlenberg High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- 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
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
134
Current Estimated Value
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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
-
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
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2017
Debbie Stine
RE/MAX of Reading
-
Lindsay Adam
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Lindsay Adam
RE/MAX of Reading
(484) 668-1233
38 Total Sales
-
Pam Pfennig
Seller's Agent in 2012
Pam Pfennig
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(610) 780-9147
1 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
Daryl Tillman
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012
Daryl Tillman
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
(484) 336-7758
6 in this area
351 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003835092
APN: 57-5319-17-11-3277
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