NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1544 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

Northwest Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $158,000 - $217,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,476 Sq Ft
$121/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 21, 2014

Last sale price $61,000 $41 Per Sq Ft

Est. 192% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,040 / mo

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.08 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2014

Very nice newly remodeled home located on the outskirts of Reading. Fantastic shaded backyard with a huge deck and built-in seating. Great for entertaining. Interior features a very large living room and formal dining room with corner built-in hutch. Modern kitchen and bath. 3 private bedrooms with potential for a 4th private bedroom. Full unfinished basement with Bilco door. Great home for the money.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Skokowski

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-206630-L Listed on: 05/22/2014

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Ana Menendez

(610) 373-9900 ana.menendez@cbhomes.com Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,476 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0868
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-25-68-0868

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Stove
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1476
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1476
  • Net Sq Ft: 1476.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 47.36
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1476
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 25400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1455198
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1643.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-5307-25-68-0868
  • Tax Lot: 0868
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2014
Closed on
Nov 21, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Randy Skokowski
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Ana Menendez
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$61,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-23.65%
Current Estimated Value
$177,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,893
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.58%
Original Mortgage
$16,826
Outstanding Balance
$4,539
Interest Rate
3.07%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$173,354

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Northwest Reading, PA

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    Marcus Gonzalez

    Atlas Land and Homes

    (223) 216-5019

    93 Total Sales

    5 in Northwest Reading

    $80K - $295K Price Range

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  • Ivonn Reyes Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    Ivonn Reyes

    Responds Quickly

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 642-1605

    142 Total Sales

    3 in Northwest Reading

    $176K - $400K Price Range

    Ivonn Reyes
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  • Cindy Borelli Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    Cindy Borelli

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (484) 878-4272

    55 Total Sales

    1 in Northwest Reading

    $190,000 Price

    Cindy Borelli
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  • Shalani Colon Real Estate Agent - Realty One Group Alliance

    Shalani Colon

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (484) 878-5806

    56 Total Sales

    2 in Northwest Reading

    $180K - $207K Price Range

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  • Sheldon Zimmerman Real Estate Agent - Peak Asset Realty

    Sheldon Zimmerman

    Peak Asset Realty

    (223) 216-2011

    214 Total Sales

    2 in Northwest Reading

    $213K - $229K Price Range

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  • Anthony Borelli Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Gold

    Anthony Borelli

    Century 21 Gold

    (484) 755-3767

    270 Total Sales

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    $80K - $190K Price Range

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$61,000 None Available
$29,700 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $16,826
Open $48,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/21/2014 11/21/14 Sold $61,000 -12.7% $41 / Sq Ft
09/27/2014 09/27/14 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2014 08/14/14 Price Changed $69,900 -9.1% $47 / Sq Ft
06/13/2014 06/13/14 Price Changed $76,900 -3.8% $52 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 For Sale $79,900 -- $54 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,146 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2025 $1,102 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2024 $1,803 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2023 $1,775 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2022 $1,775 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2021 $1,775 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2020 $1,757 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2019 $1,757 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2018 $1,757 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2017 $1,745 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2016 $997 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2015 $997 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
2014 $918 $40,600 $15,200 $25,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Skokowski Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX of Reading

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Randy Skokowski

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 858-3760

    55 Total Sales

    Randy Skokowski
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  • Ana Menendez Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ana Menendez

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 797-0532

    7 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Ana Menendez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002940518

Bright MLS

APN: 15-5307-25-68-0868

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Northwest Reading

1544 Centre Ave, Reading, PA

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