NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 Octagon Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $251,000 - $276,927

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$226/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2012

Last sale price $130,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,642/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Mobility Improvements
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2012

Great price Great home! Don't miss this solid, well maintained home with mature landscaping and a private back yard. This home has convenient one floor living with not even one step to walk in the front door! Most appliances remain including a newer Sub Zero large refrigerator. The main floor has carpet throughout except for the kitchen and under all the carpet is hardwood flooring. Stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter with the 2 year old Air Conditioning system and the high efficent gas heating system. Shedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Stauffer

United Real Estate Strive 212 Listed on: 06/25/2012

United Real Estate Strive 212

Co-Listed By

Diane Maulick

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS292657

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel O'Brien

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS195548L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,841

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Mobility Improvements
  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8127
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-10-37-8127

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: 2 Refrigerators, Washer, Dryer, Stove, Dishwasher, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Remarks Public: Great price Great home! Don't miss this solid, well maintained home with mature landscaping and a private back yard. This home has convenient one floor living with not even one step to walk in the front door! Most appliances remain including a newer Sub Zero large refrigerator. The main floor has carpet throughout except for the kitchen and under all the carpet is hardwood flooring. Stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter with the 2 year old Air Conditioning system and the high efficent gas heating system. Shedule your tour today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1176
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1176
  • Net Sq Ft: 1176.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 114.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 153

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 73200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34000.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 108*73
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566702
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3920.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-10-37-8127
  • Tax Lot: 8127
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 09/14/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2012
Closed on
Sep 14, 2012
Sold by
Monyer Daniel H and Monyer Annie S
Bought by
Geiger Thomas E
Seller's Agent
Matthew Stauffer
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Daniel O'Brien
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.63%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$266,232

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,232
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$127,645
Outstanding Balance
$88,883
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$182,100
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
Geiger Thomas E $130,000 Penn Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Geiger Thomas E $7,000
Open Geiger Thomas E $127,645
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2012 09/14/12 Sold $130,000 -3.6% $111 / Sq Ft
07/05/2012 07/05/12 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2012 06/25/12 For Sale $134,900 -- $115 / 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 $1,909 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2024 $4,999 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2023 $4,836 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2022 $4,715 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2021 $4,533 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2020 $4,533 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2019 $4,465 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2018 $4,388 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2017 $4,321 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2016 $1,543 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2015 $1,543 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
2014 $1,543 $107,200 $34,000 $73,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Stauffer

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Matthew Stauffer

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 269-6612

    29 Total Sales

    Matthew Stauffer
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  • Diane Maulick

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Diane Maulick

    RE/MAX of Reading

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  • Daniel O'Brien

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Daniel O'Brien

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-0271

    78 Total Sales

    Daniel O'Brien
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004014216

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-10-37-8127

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

153 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 153 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 25 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $266,232, approximately $226 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 153 Octagon Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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