NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1608 Forrest St Reading, PA 19602

District 8 Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $91,000 - $172,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
938 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • 1-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater

About This Home

As of October 2024

This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is located across the street from 16th & Haak Elementary school, with a nice park for public access. The kitchen has been newly renovated, and the house has been freshly painted.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Christe Steinbrecher

(484) 712-0009 rnaimo70@msn.com RE/MAX Ace Realty License #RS358249 Listed on: 08/06/2024

RE/MAX Ace Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Christe Steinbrecher

(484) 712-0009 rnaimo70@msn.com RE/MAX Ace Realty License #RS358249 Listed on: 08/06/2024

RE/MAX Ace Realty

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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 871

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 938 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • 16Th And Haak Elementary School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • 871 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $1,500
  • 12-Month Lease Term
  • Available 8/5/24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-38-9397

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Deposit $50

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2024-08-05
  • Pet Deposit: 50.00
  • Pets: Pet Addendum/Deposit
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 1500.00
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 12
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete
  • Total Sq Ft: 938
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 938
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 938
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
  • Spa: No
  • 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: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: 16TH AND HAAK
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-38-9397
  • Tax Data Updated: No

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2011
Sold by
Kelsey Patrick M
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$132,010

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2006
Sold by
Living Space Llc
Bought by
Kelsey Patrick M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2006
Sold by
Harper Scott C
Bought by
Living Space Llc
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in District 8, PA

  • Ivonn Reyes Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    Ivonn Reyes

    Responds Quickly

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 642-1605

    141 Total Sales

    1 in District 8

    $188,000 Price

    Ivonn Reyes
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  • Erica Fair Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    Erica Fair

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 388-4814

    159 Total Sales

    1 in District 8

    $155,000 Price

    Erica Fair
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  • Jimmy Thelusca Real Estate Agent - Pagoda Realty ERA Powered

    Jimmy Thelusca

    Responds Quickly

    Pagoda Realty ERA Powered

    (862) 352-7532

    128 Total Sales

    1 in District 8

    $170,000 Price

    Jimmy Thelusca
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  • Marjorie DeJesus Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Marjorie DeJesus

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 878-3829

    289 Total Sales

    3 in District 8

    $85K - $190K Price Range

    Marjorie DeJesus
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  • Tricia Bubel Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Of Reading

    Tricia Bubel

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Of Reading

    (484) 755-3788

    166 Total Sales

    1 in District 8

    $151,500 Price

    Tricia Bubel
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  • Joshua Forry Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Of Reading

    Joshua Forry

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Of Reading

    (484) 755-3559

    150 Total Sales

    2 in District 8

    $110K - $164K Price Range

    Joshua Forry
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$15,000 None Available
Kelsey Patrick M $41,500 Conestoga Title Insurance
Living Space Llc $25,000 Conestoga Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/13/2024 10/13/24 Rented $1,550 +3.3% --
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Under Contract -- -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 For Rent $1,500 -- --
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 $861 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2025 $828 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2024 $1,354 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2023 $1,333 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2022 $1,333 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2021 $1,333 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2020 $1,320 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2019 $1,320 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2018 $1,320 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2017 $1,311 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2016 $749 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2015 $749 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2014 $689 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christe Steinbrecher Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Christe Steinbrecher

    RE/MAX

    (484) 401-4208

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Christe Steinbrecher
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2046676

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-38-9397

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 District 8

1608 Forrest St, Reading, PA

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