NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1538 Penn Ave Reading, PA 19610

Estimated Value: $244,000 - $332,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2013

Last sale price $112,000 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 157% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,628/month

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2013

3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, Lots of Storage Space, Car Port, Fenced in Yard, Hardwood Floors, Lots of Natural Light, Fire Escape, Basement, Walk Out Bilco Doors, Open Floor Plan, all in a nice location in Wyomissing School District. Motivated Seller!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Gustis

(610) 209-9219 pete@petegustis.com Springer Realty Group Listed on: 09/09/2013

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeroen Harmsen

(610) 763-5179 jharmsen@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry on lower level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Attached Carport
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior Middle School
  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5021
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-07-58-5021

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Range, Fridge, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1393
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1393
  • Net Sq Ft: 1393.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 83.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1393
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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, Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • Middle School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 45200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 39800.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: OR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1591585
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3405.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-07-58-5021
  • Tax Lot: 5021
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 12/20/2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2013
Closed on
Dec 13, 2013
Sold by
May Kathleen A and Swift Kathleen A
Bought by
Lee Steven Chun Fun and Lee Monica Yin Chun
Seller's Agent
Peter Gustis
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$121,000
Sold Price
$112,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-7.44%
Current Estimated Value
$287,360

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$175,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
3.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2000
Sold by
Pantalone Carl and Pantalone Ivana
Bought by
Swift Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,300
Interest Rate
7.69%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Lee Steven Chun Fun $112,000 None Available
Swift Kathleen A $75,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Steven Chun Fun $84,000
Previous Owner Swift Kathleen A $68,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Sold $112,000 -3.4% $80 / Sq Ft
11/14/2013 11/14/13 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2013 11/04/13 Price Changed $116,000 -4.1% $83 / Sq Ft
09/09/2013 09/09/13 For Sale $121,000 -- $87 / 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 $1,246 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2024 $4,044 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2023 $3,784 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2022 $3,800 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2021 $3,745 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2020 $3,684 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2019 $3,589 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2018 $3,538 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2017 $3,514 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2016 $939 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2015 $939 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
2014 $939 $85,000 $39,800 $45,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Gustis

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Peter Gustis

    Springer Realty Group

    (610) 209-9219

    2 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Peter Gustis
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  • Jeroen Harmsen

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jeroen Harmsen

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 763-5179

    26 in this area

    311 Total Sales

    Jeroen Harmsen
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003580026

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-07-58-5021

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19610

1538 Penn Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1538 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19610 since 09 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $287,360, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1538 Penn Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, West Reading Elementary Center, and Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School.

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