NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1598 Norton Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $286,000 - $321,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,031 Sq Ft
$150/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2023

Last sale price $264,900 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,814/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Workshop
  • 5-minute walk to Shillington Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

To follow.

Property faces Harding Ave. Address is the intersecting street...Norton Ave.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deb Bensinger

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS308121 Listed on: 11/30/2023

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Karina Castillo

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #RS345079

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,706

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Replacement Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Cedar Closet

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Shelving
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6526
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5305-05-19-6526

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,706

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Existing appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Washer, Water Heater, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm, Insulated
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Heated, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Shelving, Sump Pump, Workshop
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2181
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2031
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 185.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1431
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 150
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 750
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1598

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed, Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights, Flood Lights, Awning(s)
  • Roof: Pitched, Architectural Shingle
  • View: Street
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Privacy, Rear, Wood
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3158.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4706.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5305-05-19-6526
  • Tax Lot: 6526
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1431
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 12/15/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2023
Closed on
Dec 14, 2023
Sold by
Feeney Donald P and Feeney Jane M
Bought by
Caruso Charles C and Caruso Janet
Seller's Agent
Deb Bensinger
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Karina Castillo
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$264,900
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$303,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,997
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1969
Bought by
Feeney Donald P and Feeney Jane M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Caruso Charles C $264,900 None Listed On Document
Feeney Donald P -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $264,900 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
12/04/2023 12/04/23 For Sale $264,900 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
12/04/2023 12/04/23 Off Market $264,900 -- --
12/01/2023 12/01/23 Price Changed $264,900 +1.9% $130 / Sq Ft
11/30/2023 11/30/23 For Sale $259,900 -- $128 / 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 $1,904 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2024 $4,909 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2023 $4,772 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2022 $4,652 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2021 $4,560 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2020 $4,560 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2019 $4,505 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2018 $4,423 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2017 $4,338 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2016 $1,569 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2015 $1,569 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
2014 $1,569 $106,700 $39,600 $67,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deb Bensinger

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Deb Bensinger

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 269-0171

    126 Total Sales

    Deb Bensinger
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  • Karina Castillo

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Karina Castillo

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 450-8771

    84 Total Sales

    Karina Castillo
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2037258

Bright MLS

APN: 39-5305-05-19-6526

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1598 Norton Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1598 Norton Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 30 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $303,897, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 1598 Norton Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Mifflin Park Elementary School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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