NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 Douglass St Reading, PA 19601

Northwest Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $122,000 - $272,000

6 Beds
2 Baths
2,312 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 5, 2019

Last sale price $62,865 $27 Per Sq Ft

Est. 226% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,276 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Chairlift
  • Carpet
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of April 2019

Great property on the North West side of Reading. 2 Family home. Also can be great opportunity for investors. Don't lose out on this great chance. Set up your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Manzueta

(610) 750-6078 josemanzueta946@gmail.com JM Diamond Realty License #RM426115 Listed on: 02/15/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Helberth Gamez

(610) 484-8663 nelsongamezrealtor@gmail.com Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,049

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,312 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Chairlift
  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0703
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-57-64-0703

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Accessibility Features: Chairlift
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2312
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2312
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 30.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2312
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 52400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 11400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1457048
  • School Tax: 1144.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2761.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-5307-57-64-0703
  • Tax Lot: 0703
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2019
Closed on
Apr 5, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jose Manzueta
JM Diamond Realty
Buyer's Agent
Helberth Gamez
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$70,000
Sold Price
$62,865
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,135
-10.19%
Current Estimated Value
$205,086

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,221
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1999
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$62,865 Safeguard Prop Transfer Inc
$44,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Sold $62,865 -10.2% $27 / Sq Ft
02/20/2019 02/20/19 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2019 02/15/19 For Sale $70,000 -- $30 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,801 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2025 $1,732 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2024 $2,833 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2023 $2,789 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2022 $2,789 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2021 $2,789 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2020 $2,761 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2019 $2,761 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2018 $2,761 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2017 $2,743 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2016 $1,567 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2015 $1,567 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
2014 $1,442 $63,800 $11,400 $52,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jose Manzueta

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jose Manzueta

    JM Diamond Realty

    (484) 219-9232

    5 in this area

    251 Total Sales

    Jose Manzueta
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  • Helberth Gamez

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Helberth Gamez

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (610) 750-3107

    18 Total Sales

    Helberth Gamez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK325048

Bright MLS

APN: 15-5307-57-64-0703

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Northwest Reading

153 Douglass St, Reading, PA

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