NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1601 King St Reading, PA 19605

Estimated Value: $213,000 - $254,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,616 Sq Ft
$146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2015

Last sale price $101,000 $62 Per Sq Ft

Est. 134% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,458/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2015

Charming one floor living. Open floor plan. Huge lower level workshop plus a finished area for more living space. 2 bedrooms on the main floor plus a huge 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor. Stone fireplace. Granite counter tops. level lot. Centrally located. Priced to sell, schedule today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeroen Harmsen

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678 Listed on: 04/14/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Carmen Chiumento

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,616 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6984
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-17-10-6984

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Remarks Public: Charming one floor living. Open floor plan. Huge lower level workshop plus a finished area for more living space. 2 bedrooms on the main floor plus a huge 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor. Stone fireplace. Granite counter tops. level lot. Centrally located. Priced to sell, schedule today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1616
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1616
  • Net Sq Ft: 1616.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 61.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1616
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1601

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Metal
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 64300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30800.00
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1530102
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3883.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5319-17-10-6984
  • Tax Lot: 6984
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 07/24/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2015
Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Speace Barbara A
Bought by
Wilk Harold J and Wilk Jennifer A
Seller's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Carmen Chiumento
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$101,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-8.1%
Total Days on Market
45
Current Estimated Value
$236,699

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,699
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.19%
Original Mortgage
$99,170
Outstanding Balance
$78,898
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$161,653

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2010
Sold by
Reuther Ella M
Bought by
Reuther Ella M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2004
Sold by
Reuther Theodore C and Reuther Ella
Bought by
Reuther Theodore C and Reuther Ella M
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wilk Harold J $101,000 None Available
Reuther Ella M -- None Available
Reuther Theodore C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilk Jennifer A $5,170
Open Wilk Harold J $99,170
Previous Owner Ruether Theodore C $89,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2015 07/24/15 Sold $101,000 +1.1% $63 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Price Changed $99,900 -9.1% $62 / Sq Ft
04/14/2015 04/14/15 For Sale $109,900 -- $68 / 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 $1,551 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2024 $4,683 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2023 $4,440 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2022 $4,369 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2021 $4,297 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2020 $4,297 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2019 $4,210 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2018 $4,067 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2017 $3,993 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2016 $1,237 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2015 $1,237 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
2014 $1,237 $95,100 $30,800 $64,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeroen Harmsen

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jeroen Harmsen

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 763-5179

    5 in this area

    311 Total Sales

    Jeroen Harmsen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Carmen Chiumento

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002575044

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5319-17-10-6984

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605

1601 King St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1601 King St, Reading, PA 19605 since 14 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $236,699, approximately $146 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 1601 King St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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