NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1601 County St Reading, PA 19605

Estimated Value: $237,618 - $278,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,948 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2020

Last sale price $186,000 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,483/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2020

Surprisingly roomy and comfortable single home in Laureldale with an enormous two story, oversized garage. Could have a third bedroom in the nicely finished basement (powder room and closet are there). Enter the home via a large Great Room with bamboo type wood flooring. Lots of windows and double doors leading out onto the deck. A stand alone propane fireplace and efficient mini-splits are available to supplement heating and/or air conditioning. Very nice sized deck and fenced back yard complete with fire pit are perfect for kids, animals and privacy. First Floor Laundry. Plenty of space and storage in the full eat in modern kitchen complete with stainless appliances that stay with the home. Continue the flow into a formal dining area and another stand alone fireplace. Upstairs are the two bedrooms and bath complete with rain shower and heated floors for comfort. The dream garage (two story 30x30 with 12 ft ceilings) and large driveway insure no parking or storage problems! HD Security camera system stay. Beautiful hardwood downstairs; gorgeous kitchen, window treatments stay; some furniture. Very quiet street yet convenient with easy access to highways. Ready now for a new family.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Turner

Commonwealth Real Estate LLC License #RS293040 Listed on: 07/30/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Young

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,044

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Corner Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors
  • Tile or Brick
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Muhlenberg High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Muhlenberg Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5252
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-17-11-5252

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,044

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All other personal furnishings and belongings.
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Fridge, dishwasher, microwave, range; fireplaces in Dining Room and Great Room; security cameras. ALSO INCLUDED IF BUYER WISHES: Queen BR set complete as in home BR #1; Dining sets in Kitchen and Dining Room; Black office desk
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Surprisingly roomy and comfortable single home in Laureldale with an enormous two story, oversized garage. Could have a third bedroom in the nicely finished basement (powder room and closet are there). Enter the home via a large Great Room with bamboo type wood flooring. Lots of windows and double doors leading out onto the deck. A stand alone propane fireplace and efficient mini-splits are available to supplement heating and/or air conditioning. Very nice sized deck and fenced back yard complete with fire pit are perfect for kids, animals and privacy. First Floor Laundry. Plenty of space and storage in the full eat in modern kitchen complete with stainless appliances that stay with the home. Continue the flow into a formal dining area and another stand alone fireplace. Upstairs are the two bedrooms and bath complete with rain shower and heated floors for comfort. The dream garage (two story 30x30 with 12 ft ceilings) and large driveway insure no parking or storage problems! HD Security camera system stay. Beautiful hardwood downstairs; gorgeous kitchen, window treatments stay; some furniture. Very quiet street yet convenient with easy access to highways. Ready now for a new family.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Cooktop
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Heated, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Corner, Free Standing, Gas/Propane, Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Basement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1968
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1948
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 103.59
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1728
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 220
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 20
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 240
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1601

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • 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: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric, Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiant, Wall Unit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • High School: MUHLENBERG
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 53100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36400.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1530160
  • School Tax: 2750.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4044.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5319-17-11-5252
  • Tax Lot: 5252
  • Tax Page Number: 13
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1728
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/11/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2024
Sold by
Young Amanda L
Bought by
Ronto Joseph James
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$256,405

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,220
Outstanding Balance
$232,959
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$23,323

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2020
Closed on
Sep 11, 2020
Sold by
Gibson Bianca Monique and Milbrandt Bianca M
Bought by
Young Amanda L
Seller's Agent
Lee Turner
Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Young
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$186,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
3.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$180,420
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2015
Closed on
Aug 14, 2015
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Milbrandt Bianca M
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Dinatally
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Lee Turner
Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$92,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.89%
Original Mortgage
$93,706
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2015
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Hsng & Urban Developmen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2015
Sold by
Harris Trace L and Gable Melissa C
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2010
Sold by
Slisher Edward C
Bought by
Harris Tracy L and Gable Melissa C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,724
Interest Rate
4.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ronto Joseph James $239,560 None Listed On Document
Young Amanda L $186,000 Stewart Abstract
Milbrandt Bianca M $92,000 Stewart Abstract
The Secretary Of Hsng & Urban Developmen -- None Available
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na $2,300 None Available
Harris Tracy L $179,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ronto Joseph James $235,220
Previous Owner Young Amanda L $180,420
Previous Owner Milbrandt Bianca M $93,706
Previous Owner Harris Tracy L $164,724
Previous Owner Slisher Edward C $32,320
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Sold $186,000 +3.9% $95 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Sale $179,000 +94.6% $92 / Sq Ft
08/18/2015 08/18/15 Sold $92,000 0.0% $53 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2015 05/26/15 Price Changed $92,000 +2.2% $53 / Sq Ft
05/22/2015 05/22/15 For Sale $90,000 -- $52 / 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 $1,460 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2024 $4,407 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2023 $4,178 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2022 $4,111 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2021 $4,044 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2020 $4,044 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2019 $3,962 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2018 $3,828 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2017 $3,757 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2016 $1,164 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2015 $1,164 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
2014 $1,164 $89,500 $36,400 $53,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK361498

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5319-17-11-5252