Seller's Agent in 2017
Mary Southern
RE/MAX
(610) 207-2110
68 Total Sales
156 Virginia Ave Reading, PA 19606
Estimated Value: $248,000 - $310,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,488
Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Owatin Creek Elementary School Rated 9+
- Rambler Architecture
- Attic
About This Home
As of January 2017Welcome home! Perfectly maintained, and perfectly situated on a corner lot, this home is looking for a new owner. The backyard is large, fenced, flat, accented by a small frog pond, or fish if your desire, all to be enjoyed from the covered back brick patio. One car garage, with a long driveway for extra parking adds to the exterior benefits. The front yard continues to a spacious side yard, for extra outdoor space, and includes a second small fish/frog pond, all graced with large trees, and landscaping. Step inside to discover a brick fireplace with a coal/wood stove insert, and hardwood flooring in the living room, trimmed with open beams, ceiling fan, and a bay window. There is a guest closet for convenience, and built-in bookcase to display your treasures. Meals can be prepared in a Richmaid kitchen; electric range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, vinyl floor, and tile backsplash. The laundry is located next to the kitchen, offering additional storage and a laundry tub. Your happy place will be the sunroom, spacious enough to provide a seating/entertaining area and dining. Year-round comfort from the ceiling fans, skylight and electric baseboard heating (in the sun room only). Hardwood flooring continues into the bedrooms, both feature large closets, and ceiling fans. Cermaic tile hall bath serves both bedrooms; shower/tub combination, vanity, linen closet. Full basement provides storage space, plus 2 rooms; family room (possible 3rd bedroom), and office space. Newer tilt in insulated windows with screens, new dimensional shingles 2014, rubber roof on sun room, pull down stairs for attic storage (floored with lighting), oil hot air heat, central air, water softener, sump pump with battery back up, newer gutters, shed. Single floor living at it's best if desired! Square footage is estimated and includes sun room.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 207-2110 marysouthern@comcast.net RE/MAX 440 - Skippack License #RS159450A Listed on: 11/07/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 0.37 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 96x158
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R1
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,488 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Stove
- Brick Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Bay Window
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile or Brick
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Parking
- 4 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Exeter Township Junior Middle School
- Exeter Township Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- 100 Amp Service
- Water Treatment System
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Linstead Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4467
- Assessor Parcel Number 43-5335-10-37-4467
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 7, 2016
Closed on
Jan 12, 2017
Sold by
Campbell Richard D
Bought by
Heffner James C
Seller's Agent
Mary Southern
RE/MAX 440 - Skippack
Buyer's Agent
Donna Godfrey
Godfrey Properties
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$152,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.29%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,613
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$48,428
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,085
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 2002
Sold by
Chirieleison Dean R and Chirieleison Tracy J
Bought by
Campbell Richard D and Campbell Diane L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,920
Interest Rate
6.9%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heffner James C | $152,900 | None Available | |
| Campbell Richard D | $119,900 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Heffner James C | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Campbell Richard D | $95,920 | |
| Closed | Campbell Richard D | $17,985 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2017 01/20/17 | Sold | $152,900 | -1.3% | $103 / Sq Ft |
| 11/19/2016 11/19/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/07/2016 11/07/16 | For Sale | $154,900 | -- | $104 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,440 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2024 | $4,307 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2023 | $4,166 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2022 | $4,120 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2021 | $4,057 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2020 | $4,012 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2019 | $3,968 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2018 | $3,956 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2017 | $3,899 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2016 | $985 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2015 | $985 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
| 2014 | $952 | $90,700 | $30,300 | $60,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Southern
-
Donna Godfrey
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Donna Godfrey
Godfrey Properties
(267) 688-0536
152 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003330563
APN: 43-5335-10-37-4467
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