NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 N 12th St Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $204,830 - $222,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,758 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2019

Last sale price $132,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,333/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground

About This Home

As of October 2019

Well kept 3 BR twin home with an oversized 1 car garage and an off street parking space. This attractive home features hardwood and laminate floors, stained glass, french doors in between the living room and dining room, remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 1st floor powder room, 1st floor laundry room, deck, fenced in yard, and updated windows. The convenient urban location is close to schools, major arteries, colleges and shopping areas. No showings until open house on 8/25/19.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Leibensperger

Springer Realty Group License #AB065809 Listed on: 08/21/2019

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesus De La Mora

Realty One Group Alliance

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Urban Location

Schools

  • Thirteenth And Union Elementary School
  • Northeast Middle School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northeast Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7736
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-22-18-7736

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,012

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated, Carpet, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2292
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1758
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 81.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1528
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 230
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 534
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 764
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1521

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Oil
  • 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: READING
  • Elementary School: THIRTEENTH AND UNION
  • Middle School: NORTHEAST
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: THIRTEENTH AND UNION
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTHEAST

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Privacy, Vinyl
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1248.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3012.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-22-18-7736
  • Tax Lot: 7736
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1528
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 10/11/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2019
Closed on
Oct 11, 2019
Sold by
David Jonathan E and David Angela M
Bought by
Tejera Garcia Lenny V
Seller's Agent
Catherine Leibensperger
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jesus De La Mora
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$132,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,100
5.68%
Current Estimated Value
$213,958

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,958
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
Original Mortgage
$129,609
Outstanding Balance
$114,236
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$99,722

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1999
Bought by
David Jonathan E and David Angela M
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tejera Garcia Lenny V $132,000 None Available
David Jonathan E $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tejera Garcia Lenny V $129,609
Closed Tejera Garcia Lenny V $10,870
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/11/2019 10/11/19 Sold $132,000 +5.7% $75 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2019 08/21/19 For Sale $124,900 -- $71 / 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 $1,889 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2024 $3,091 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2023 $3,043 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2022 $3,043 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2021 $3,043 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2020 $3,012 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2019 $3,012 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2018 $3,012 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2017 $2,992 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2016 $1,709 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2015 $1,709 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
2014 $1,573 $69,600 $18,800 $50,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jesus De La Mora

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (484) 794-2150

    1 in this area

    131 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK346750

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-22-18-7736

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1521 N 12th St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1521 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604 since 21 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $213,958, approximately $121 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1521 N 12th St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Thirteenth & Union El School, Northeast Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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