NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Douglass St Reading, PA 19601

Northwest Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $228,000 - $314,440

6 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,128 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 24, 2022

Last sale price $190,000 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,588 / mo

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

Beautifully remodeled, semi-detached home very close to Reading's Historic District. You'll find 6 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, very high ceilings, a spacious living room, separate dining room, 1st floor windows and front doors are original (2nd and 3rd floor have new windows), and a private, fenced yard. Seller added a new roof, new flooring, new bathrooms, new plumbing, new gas furnace/central air and appliances are included! This house was re-done, from top to bottom, with attention to detail! Request a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Crystal Manon

(484) 222-0228 marcus@atlaslah.com Atlas Land and Homes License #RS345658 Listed on: 11/19/2021

Atlas Land and Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

Vashni Rodriguez

(484) 450-8771 admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #Rs355384

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,282

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,128 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Improved Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0763
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-57-64-0763

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,282

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Oven, Range Hood
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2021-11-22
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Improved
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 2128
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2128
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 84.59
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2128
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • 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, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 40800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 11400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: Residential: 2 1/2 STORY BRICK/MASONRY

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1457051
  • School Tax: 936.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2282.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-5307-57-64-0763
  • Tax Lot: 0763
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2021
Closed on
Jan 21, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Crystal Manon
Atlas Land and Homes
Buyer's Agent
Vashni Rodriguez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.56%
Current Estimated Value
$266,860

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,860
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
0.0345%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$190,000 None Listed On Document
$11,000 Stewart Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/24/2022 01/24/22 Sold $190,000 +5.6% $89 / Sq Ft
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2021 12/15/21 For Sale $180,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2021 11/19/21 For Sale $180,000 -- $85 / 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 $1,474 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2025 $1,417 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2024 $2,318 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2023 $2,282 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2022 $2,282 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2021 $2,282 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2020 $2,259 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2019 $2,259 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2018 $2,259 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2017 $2,244 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2016 $1,282 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2015 $1,282 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
2014 $1,180 $52,200 $11,400 $40,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Crystal Manon

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Crystal Manon

    Atlas Land and Homes

    (610) 914-5211

    2 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Crystal Manon
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  • Vashni Rodriguez

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Vashni Rodriguez

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 621-3736

    2 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Vashni Rodriguez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2006982

Bright MLS

APN: 15-5307-57-64-0763

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Northwest Reading

159 Douglass St, Reading, PA

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