NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Perkiomen Ave Reading, PA 19602

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $161,694 - $194,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,606 Sq Ft
$111/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 01, 2021

Last sale price $130,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $999/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.07 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of November 2021

Come see this well maintained, 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom that is conveniently located. On the 1st floor is the spacious living room with a stone, gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen and half bathroom. The 2nd floor has the 4 bedrooms, full bathroom and a small bonus room. No worries about parking, since there is a detached 2-car garage at the back of the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Borelli

(610) 779-2500 office@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold License #RS227951L Listed on: 09/08/2021

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesus De La Mora

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

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,635

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,606 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6133
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-31-38-6133

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,635

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic/House Fan, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1606
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1606
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 74.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1606
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Oversized, Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 18500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 18900.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1459315
  • School Tax: 671.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1635.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-31-38-6133
  • Tax Lot: 6133
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 1, 2021
Sold by
Suruskie Steven F
Bought by
Dechevalier Joesmil Diaz
Seller's Agent
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Jesus De La Mora
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
8.42%
Current Estimated Value
$177,674

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,674
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$121,754
Outstanding Balance
$111,567
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$66,107

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2008
Sold by
Stockard James and Richter Deboef Ryan M
Bought by
Suruskie Steven F
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
Dechevalier Joesmil Diaz $130,000 Keystone Title Services
Suruskie Steven F $29,750 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dechevalier Joesmil Diaz $121,754
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Sold $130,000 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Off Market $130,000 -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 For Sale $119,900 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,015 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2024 $1,661 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2023 $1,635 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2022 $1,635 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2021 $1,635 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2020 $1,619 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2019 $1,619 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2018 $1,619 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2017 $1,608 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2016 $919 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2015 $919 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
2014 $845 $37,400 $18,900 $18,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Borelli

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Anthony Borelli

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 507-3520

    10 in this area

    275 Total Sales

    Anthony Borelli
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jesus De La Mora

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (484) 794-2150

    3 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Jesus De La Mora
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2004330

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-31-38-6133

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 18th and Cotton

1540 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA

Not Listed for Sale

Townhouses

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