$187,500
SOLD NOV 13, 2024

1524 Cortland Ave Reading, PA 19607

3 Beds
1 Bath
678 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$277 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY NOON ON 10/18. Adorable Kenhorst single home on tree-lined street with a wonderful covered front porch and stunning private backyard. Upon entry to the living room, you’ll be greeted by plenty of natural light through the multiple large windows. The kitchen with gas oven has all you need and leads to the full basement or the backyard. Two bedrooms and a full bath finish off the first floor. Upstairs, the attic is fully finished for an extra-large primary bedroom with two closets, including one walk-in. Or turn this sizable room into a wonderful playroom for kids; options are endless for this great space with lots of light. The backyard with covered porch is beautifully landscaped and allows multiple options for privacy and enjoying the outdoors. The full unfinished basement with outside entrance contains the laundry, large utility sink, and a separate room with shelving for even more storage. There’s room for one car in the driveway and plenty of off-street parking in front of the home. Some paint and floor refinishing and this home will truly shine. Bring your paintbrush or handyman and take it back to its original charm and beauty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Strickland

Wesley Works Real Estate License #RS356852 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Fabian

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,072

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 678 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7564
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-39-7564

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,072

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY NOON ON 10/18. Adorable Kenhorst single home on tree-lined street with a wonderful covered front porch and stunning private backyard. Upon entry to the living room, you’ll be greeted by plenty of natural light through the multiple large windows. The kitchen with gas oven has all you need and leads to the full basement or the backyard. Two bedrooms and a full bath finish off the first floor. Upstairs, the attic is fully finished for an extra-large primary bedroom with two closets, including one walk-in. Or turn this sizable room into a wonderful playroom for kids; options are endless for this great space with lots of light. The backyard with covered porch is beautifully landscaped and allows multiple options for privacy and enjoying the outdoors. The full unfinished basement with outside entrance contains the laundry, large utility sink, and a separate room with shelving for even more storage. There’s room for one car in the driveway and plenty of off-street parking in front of the home. Some paint and floor refinishing and this home will truly shine. Bring your paintbrush or handyman and take it back to its original charm and beauty!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 678
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 678
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 258.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 678
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1524

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Tile
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2120.16
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3072.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-39-7564
  • Tax Lot: 7564
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 678
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 11/13/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Pa Real Estate Experts Llc
Bought by
Young Nicholas and Young Sydney
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Fabian
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Diaz
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$294,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.57%
Original Mortgage
$289,656
Outstanding Balance
$289,656
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$2,735

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Nov 13, 2024
Sold by
Coldren Peter
Bought by
Pa Real Estate Experts Llc
Seller's Agent
Beth Strickland
Wesley Works Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Fabian
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$187,500
Premium/Discount to List
$12,500
7.14%
Views
197

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
147.54%
Original Mortgage
$242,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Pretz Jonathan
Bought by
Coldren Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,042
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2006
Sold by
Heffner Kimberly S
Bought by
Pretz Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2004
Sold by
Heffner David P
Bought by
Heffner Kimberly S
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $295,000 Title Services
Deed $187,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $95,000 None Available
Deed $119,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $289,656 FHA
Previous Owner $242,000 Construction
Previous Owner $93,026 VA
Previous Owner $97,042 VA
Previous Owner $119,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $295,000 0.0% $258 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $294,900 +57.3% $258 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Sold $187,500 +7.1% $277 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $175,000 -- $258 / 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 $996 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2024 $2,974 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2023 $2,894 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2022 $2,861 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2021 $2,827 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2020 $2,827 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2019 $2,794 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2018 $2,746 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2017 $2,693 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2016 $854 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2015 $854 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
2014 $854 $67,200 $36,300 $30,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2049808

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-39-7564