NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 Pike St Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $396,657 - $515,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,010 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2020

Last sale price $259,900 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,784/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of April 2020

Welcome Home to 1521 Pike St! Located in the well-desired Heights Conservation District. This Stately Historic Home is over 3,000 Sq Ft, boasts Five Private Bedrooms and Three and Half Bathrooms. You are welcomed to an impressively Grand Living Room with lots of natural light, hardwood flooring, a Stone Wood burning Fireplace, with direct access to the Sunroom. On the Main Level, there is also a traditional Living Room, Office space, Large Eat In Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances, Subzero Fridge and half a bathroom. In the upper level, there are 2 well sized bedrooms, with their own shared bathroom and finishing off with the Master Bedroom, with its own private updated bathroom, private deck, and two spacious closets for lots of storage space. On the finished lower level, there are 2 additional bedrooms, a Full bathroom, Laundry Area, and access to the 2 Car Garage. This home sits on over a quarter acre on a quiet tree lined street with off-street parking for 3 additional cars. Located within walking distance to Albright College and near local shopping and major highways. Schedule your private showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fernando Hernandez

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 02/27/2020

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Fernando Hernandez

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 02/27/2020

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,010 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Playground

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6791
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-31-37-6791

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Remarks Public: Welcome Home to 1521 Pike St! Located in the well-desired Heights Conservation District. This Stately Historic Home is over 3,000 Sq Ft, boasts Five Private Bedrooms and Three and Half Bathrooms. You are welcomed to an impressively Grand Living Room with lots of natural light, hardwood flooring, a Stone Wood burning Fireplace, with direct access to the Sunroom. On the Main Level, there is also a traditional Living Room, Office space, Large Eat In Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances, Subzero Fridge and half a bathroom. In the upper level, there are 2 well sized bedrooms, with their own shared bathroom and finishing off with the Master Bedroom, with its own private updated bathroom, private deck, and two spacious closets for lots of storage space. On the finished lower level, there are 2 additional bedrooms, a Full bathroom, Laundry Area, and access to the 2 Car Garage. This home sits on over a quarter acre on a quiet tree lined street with off-street parking for 3 additional cars. Located within walking distance to Albright College and near local shopping and major highways. Schedule your private showing today.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 15
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Lower Floor, Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 3010
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3010
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3010
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1521

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Spa: No
  • 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: Paved Parking, Private
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Basement Garage, Built In
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 139600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31900.00
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12197.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1462898
  • School Tax: 3075.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7422.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-31-37-6791
  • Tax Lot: 6791
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3010
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 04/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2020
Closed on
Jun 1, 2020
Sold by
Lucas Earlie Roosevelt
Bought by
Turman Eric B
Seller's Agent
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$259,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.71%
Current Estimated Value
$435,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,014
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.43%
Original Mortgage
$22,100
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Kristofer L and Johnson Emma L
Bought by
Lucas Earlie Roosevelt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2018
Sold by
Johnson William L and Johnson Emma L
Bought by
Johnson William L and Johnson Emma L
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
Turman Eric B $259,900 Conestoga Title Company
Lucas Earlie Roosevelt $145,000 Conestoga Title Company
Johnson William L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Turman Eric B $117,800
Closed Turman Eric B $83,950
Closed Turman Eric B $30,000
Closed Turman Eric B $22,100
Open Turman Eric B $246,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2020 04/30/20 Sold $259,900 -3.7% $86 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2020 02/27/20 For Sale $269,900 -- $90 / 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 $4,655 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2024 $7,615 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2023 $7,497 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2022 $7,497 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2021 $7,497 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2020 $7,422 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2019 $7,422 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2018 $7,422 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2017 $7,373 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2016 $4,212 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2015 $4,212 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
2014 $3,876 $171,500 $31,900 $139,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Fernando Hernandez

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Fernando Hernandez

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 406-8198

    5 in this area

    164 Total Sales

    Fernando Hernandez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK354732

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-31-37-6791

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1521 Pike St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1521 Pike St, Reading, PA 19604 since 27 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $435,914, approximately $144 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 1521 Pike 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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