NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1543 Commonwealth Blvd Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $286,000 - $296,165

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,310 Sq Ft
$126/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2021

Last sale price $215,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,673/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of May 2021

Move-in ready Kenhorst Split Level, 3 BR's, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 21 handle eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, hardwood floors underneath all carpeting, large family room with gas fireplace, big rec room with pool table & bar, gas heat, new central air in 2016, new roof in 2015, covered rear patio, storage shed, one car attached garage with storage above all on a corner lot. Don't wait to see this home...call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darren Kostival

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS226398 Listed on: 02/08/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Yohanny Baret

Daryl Tillman Realty Group License #RS339072

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,291

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Far Hills Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0913
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-48-0913

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,291

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Microwave
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Gas Dryer, Washer, Bar & Pool Table, Water Softener, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Move-in ready Kenhorst Split Level, 3 BR's, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 21 handle eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, hardwood floors underneath all carpeting, large family room with gas fireplace, big rec room with pool table & bar, gas heat, new central air in 2016, new roof in 2015, covered rear patio, storage shed, one car attached garage with storage above all on a corner lot. Don't wait to see this home...call today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Insert
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2310
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2310
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 126.01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1738
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 572
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 572
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1543

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Architectural Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 63500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 38500.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526347
  • School Tax: 2917.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4291.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-48-0913
  • Tax Lot: 0913
  • Tax Page Number: 11
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2310
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 05/05/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2021
Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Mcfadden Lawrence J
Bought by
Rivas Luis A
Seller's Agent
Darren Kostival
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Yohanny Baret
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
7.55%
Total Days on Market
62
Current Estimated Value
$291,541

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,541
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.50%
Original Mortgage
$211,105
Outstanding Balance
$192,932
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$95,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1995
Bought by
Mcfadden Lawrence J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rivas Luis A $215,000 First American Title
Mcfadden Lawrence J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivas Luis A $211,105
Previous Owner Mcfadden Lawrence J $146,300
Previous Owner Mcfadden Lawrence J $10,000
Previous Owner Mcfadden Lawrence J $147,000
Previous Owner Mcfadden Lawrence J $10,641
Previous Owner Mcfadden Lawrence J $30,000
Previous Owner Mcfadden Lawrence J $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Sold $215,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
04/11/2021 04/11/21 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2021 04/10/21 Off Market $215,000 -- --
02/25/2021 02/25/21 Price Changed $219,000 +1.9% $95 / Sq Ft
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Off Market $215,000 -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Sale $199,900 -- $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 $1,512 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2024 $4,514 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2023 $4,393 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2022 $4,342 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2021 $4,291 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2020 $4,291 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2019 $4,240 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2018 $4,167 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2017 $4,087 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2016 $1,297 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2015 $1,297 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
2014 $1,297 $102,000 $38,500 $63,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK373304

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-48-0913