NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 Cortland Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $243,000 - $278,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2020

Last sale price $167,000 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,577/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Panoramic View
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2020

SEARCHING FOR A GREAT SINGLE HOME? HERE IT IS! Governor Mifflin Single. THIS HOME HAS SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, WOOD FLOORS, WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL AND THE PERFECT SIZED YARD. YOU'LL HAVE ROOM FOR A NICE GARDEN AND SPACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WITHOUT TOO MUCH TIME SPENT MOWING. THE DETACHED GARAGE IS BRICK AND BLOCK AND OVER SIZED ENOUGH TO WORK IN. THERE IS A NICE BACK COVERED PATIO AND A FRONT SCREENED IN PORCH TO ENJOY THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS HOME IS VERY EFFICIENT AS IT ALSO HAS NATURAL GAS COOKING AND HOT WATER. NEWER HEATING SYSTEM IS ALSO NATURAL GAS. ROOF IS NEW AND UNDER WARRANTY. JUST MOVE IN AND ENJOY. LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF PLAYGROUND AND POOL. MANY SHOPPING ALTERNATIVES ARE LESS THAN A MILE AWAY INCLUDING THE FARMERS MARKET, RESTAURANTS, PIZZA SHOPS, HAIRDRESSERS, PHARMACIES AND SUPERMARKETS. Bedroom 3 is on the lower level.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Anne Mademann Folk

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS146438A Listed on: 01/16/2020

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Donahue

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS272188

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,685

Year Built

  • Built in 1947 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Lighted Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking available for a boat

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Dutch Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Side Basement Entry
  • Drain
  • Basement with some natural light

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Playground
  • Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Cumru Elementary School
  • Governor Mifflin Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hillside Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6328
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-39-6328

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,685

Year Built

Built in 1947 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Dutch, Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main, 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Window AC Unit, Refrigerator, Microwave,Range, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-01-24
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Year Renovated: 2015
  • Remarks Public: SEARCHING FOR A GREAT SINGLE HOME? HERE IT IS! Governor Mifflin Single. THIS HOME HAS SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, WOOD FLOORS, WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL AND THE PERFECT SIZED YARD. YOU'LL HAVE ROOM FOR A NICE GARDEN AND SPACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WITHOUT TOO MUCH TIME SPENT MOWING. THE DETACHED GARAGE IS BRICK AND BLOCK AND OVER SIZED ENOUGH TO WORK IN. THERE IS A NICE BACK COVERED PATIO AND A FRONT SCREENED IN PORCH TO ENJOY THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS HOME IS VERY EFFICIENT AS IT ALSO HAS NATURAL GAS COOKING AND HOT WATER. NEWER HEATING SYSTEM IS ALSO NATURAL GAS. ROOF IS NEW AND UNDER WARRANTY. JUST MOVE IN AND ENJOY. LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF PLAYGROUND AND POOL. MANY SHOPPING ALTERNATIVES ARE LESS THAN A MILE AWAY INCLUDING THE FARMERS MARKET, RESTAURANTS, PIZZA SHOPS, HAIRDRESSERS, PHARMACIES AND SUPERMARKETS. Bedroom 3 is on the lower level.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Replacement, Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Insulated, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Storage Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Drain, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Side Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Basement Finished Percent: 90.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1750
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1700
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 135.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1250
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 450
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 50
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1537

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Block, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Boat Storage
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
  • View: Garden/Lawn, City, Mountain, Panoramic
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Lighted Parking, Paved Parking, Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone 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: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Elementary School: CUMRU
  • Middle School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CUMRU
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Partially, Rear
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 110 irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2505.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3685.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-39-6328
  • Tax Lot: 6328
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 03/20/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2020
Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Rieder Roy C
Bought by
Ocallaghan Brendan J and Ocallaghan Michele E
Seller's Agent
Beth Anne Mademann Folk
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Eric Donahue
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$169,920
Sold Price
$167,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,920
-1.72%
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$261,681

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2020
Closed on
Mar 20, 2020
Sold by
Rieder Roy C
Bought by
Ocallaghan Brendan J and Ocallaghan Michele E
Seller's Agent
Beth Anne Mademann Folk
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Eric Donahue
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$169,920
Sold Price
$167,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,920
-1.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2007
Sold by
Eberly K Chad and Eberly Kristine L
Bought by
Reider Roy C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Ocallaghan Brendan J $167,000 None Available
Ocallaghan Brendan J $167,000 None Available
Reider Roy C $135,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ocallaghan Michele E $30,000
Open Ocallaghan Michele E $176,000
Closed Ocallaghan Michele E $176,000
Previous Owner Reider Roy C $93,400
Previous Owner Reider Roy C $100,000
Previous Owner Eberly K Chad $31,510
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $167,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Off Market $167,000 -- --
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2020 01/16/20 For Sale $169,920 -- $100 / 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 $1,299 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2024 $3,877 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2023 $3,773 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2022 $3,729 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2021 $3,685 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2020 $3,685 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2019 $3,642 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2018 $3,579 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2017 $3,510 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2016 $1,114 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2015 $1,114 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
2014 $1,114 $87,600 $33,000 $54,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Anne Mademann Folk

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Beth Anne Mademann Folk

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (484) 269-6378

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Beth Anne Mademann Folk
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Eric Donahue

    RE/MAX of Reading

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK352584

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-39-6328

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1537 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1537 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 16 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $261,681, approximately $153 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1537 Cortland Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mifflin Park Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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