1537 Birch St Reading, PA 19604
College Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $173,000 - $197,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,064
Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground
About This Home
As of December 2019Your new beginnings start here! Move in home, ready for you right away! Covered front porch gives you a place to put up your feet. Enjoy your hardwood floors on main and upper levels. First floor powder room is great for guests. Eat-in kitchen steps out to rear covered porch and off-street parking so unloading the car is a breeze. Upstairs offers three private bedrooms and modern full bath. Full basement for extra storage. Great city location!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Century 21 Gold License #RS219358L Listed on: 10/22/2019
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Plaster Walls
- Frame Construction
- Galvanized Plumbing
- Cast Iron Plumbing
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 1,064 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Porch
Location
- Urban Location
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9891
- Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-22-18-9891
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 22, 2019
Closed on
Nov 29, 2019
Sold by
Plamondon David R and Plamondon Kelly F
Bought by
Perera Joadys
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Martin
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$89,900
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,206
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.61%
Original Mortgage
$88,271
Outstanding Balance
$79,378
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$103,168
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 18, 2017
Closed on
Mar 26, 2018
Sold by
Greth Kevin and Richard I Greth Estate
Bought by
Plamondon David R and Plamondon Kelly F
Seller's Agent
Felix Morales
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Martin
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-22.14%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.56%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perera Joadys | $89,900 | None Available | |
| Plamondon David R | $70,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Perera Joadys | $88,271 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2019 12/16/19 | Sold | $89,900 | 0.0% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 10/26/2019 10/26/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/22/2019 10/22/19 | For Sale | $89,900 | +28.4% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2018 03/26/18 | Sold | $70,000 | -12.4% | $66 / Sq Ft |
| 03/02/2018 03/02/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/26/2017 10/26/17 | Price Changed | $79,900 | -5.9% | $75 / Sq Ft |
| 09/18/2017 09/18/17 | Price Changed | $84,900 | -5.6% | $80 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2017 07/18/17 | For Sale | $89,900 | -- | $84 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,588 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2024 | $2,598 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2023 | $2,557 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2022 | $2,557 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2021 | $2,557 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2020 | $2,532 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2019 | $2,532 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2018 | $2,532 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2017 | $2,515 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2016 | $1,437 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2015 | $1,437 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
| 2014 | $1,322 | $58,500 | $16,500 | $42,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jeffrey Martin
Seller's Agent in 2019
Jeffrey Martin
Century 21 Gold
(610) 207-8474
213 Total Sales
-
datacorrect BrightMLS
d
Buyer's Agent in 2019
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
-
Felix Morales
F
Seller's Agent in 2018
Felix Morales
United Real Estate Strive 212
(610) 207-7972
27 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK349746
APN: 17-5317-22-18-9891
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