NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1608 Hill Rd Reading, PA 19602

East Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $341,000 - $748,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,768 Sq Ft
$150/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2022

Last sale price $450,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,459/month

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Manor Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of October 2022

Circa 1935, this stately Tudor home was nestled into the hillside in the prestigious Hessian Camp. No expenses were spared when this custom home was crafted by the German builders. The house offers many living levels with all sorts of traditional features, but lots of flex spaces too. The large modern kitchen opens to a covered side porch and is only a few steps away from a huge outside patio that is completely private and hidden. The vast patio can host 40 guests or more and is useful for 3 seasons. A fenced yard has been created for your 4 legged friends and it has direct access to the lower level of the house. Lovely pegged hardwood floors welcome you into the foyer and living room, where a handsome fire place and french door are located. All of the bathrooms have been thoughtfully redone and the house has new windows, modern efficient gas heat and new AC along with a full security system, fire places and a useful 2 car garage. Close to almost everything this house is a true hidden treasure

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Weeber

(610) 858-4134 rweeber@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB046770L Listed on: 07/26/2022

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

John Gantkowski

(610) 780-3024 jgantkowski@pagodarpm.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,883

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 1.36 Acre Lot
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Manor Architecture
  • Normandy Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Side Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Exterior Cameras
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Porch

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1413
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-06-49-1413

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hessian Camp Subdivision

Security

  • 24-Hour Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,883

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Manor, Normandy, Tudor
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Circa 1935, this stately Tudor home was nestled into the hillside in the prestigious Hessian Camp. No expenses were spared when this custom home was crafted by the German builders. The house offers many living levels with all sorts of traditional features, but lots of flex spaces too. The large modern kitchen opens to a covered side porch and is only a few steps away from a huge outside patio that is completely private and hidden. The vast patio can host 40 guests or more and is useful for 3 seasons. A fenced yard has been created for your 4 legged friends and it has direct access to the lower level of the house. Lovely pegged hardwood floors welcome you into the foyer and living room, where a handsome fire place and french door are located. All of the bathrooms have been thoughtfully redone and the house has new windows, modern efficient gas heat and new AC along with a full security system, fire places and a useful 2 car garage. Close to almost everything this house is a true hidden treasure
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Stone, Tile/Brick, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Side Entrance, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3768
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3768
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 157.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2768
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1608

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Roof: Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras, Fire Detection System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Internet Services: Cable, Broadband

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 110600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 92600.00
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 59241.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1458472
  • School Tax: 3643.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8883.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-06-49-1413
  • Tax Lot: 1413
  • Tax Page Number: 28
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2768
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 10/07/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2022
Closed on
Oct 6, 2022
Sold by
Merlino Anthony J
Bought by
Plaisance Christopher and Plaisance Diana
Seller's Agent
Randy Weeber
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
John Gantkowski
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$565,559

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,559
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.06%
Original Mortgage
$466,200
Outstanding Balance
$448,566
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$102,816

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2018
Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Martin Glen M and Martin Kachina L
Bought by
Merlino Anthony Joseph
Seller's Agent
The Sands Team
Sands & Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Randy Weeber
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$238,500
Sold Price
$238,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.93%
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2011
Sold by
Ashcroft Allen J and Ashcroft Ethel Ann
Bought by
Martin Glen M and Martin Kachina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,820
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Plaisance Christopher $450,000 --
Merlino Anthony Joseph $238,500 Signature Abstract
Martin Glen M $239,800 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Plaisance Christopher $466,200
Previous Owner Merlino Anthony Joseph $118,500
Previous Owner Martin Glen M $215,820
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Sold $450,000 +3.4% $119 / Sq Ft
08/24/2022 08/24/22 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2022 08/24/22 Price Changed $435,000 -3.3% $115 / Sq Ft
07/26/2022 07/26/22 For Sale $450,000 +88.7% $119 / Sq Ft
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Sold $238,500 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
10/12/2018 10/12/18 Off Market $238,500 -- --
09/14/2018 09/14/18 For Sale $238,500 -- $86 / 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 $5,515 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2024 $9,023 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2023 $8,883 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2022 $8,883 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2021 $8,883 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2020 $8,794 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2019 $8,794 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2018 $8,794 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2017 $8,736 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2016 $4,991 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2015 $4,991 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
2014 $4,592 $203,200 $92,600 $110,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Weeber

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Randy Weeber

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 858-4134

    3 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Randy Weeber
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  • John Gantkowski

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    John Gantkowski

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 780-3024

    6 in this area

    239 Total Sales

    John Gantkowski
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  • The Sands Team

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    The Sands Team

    Sands & Company Real Estate

    (610) 401-5650

    7 in this area

    177 Total Sales

    The Sands Team
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2019030

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-06-49-1413

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 East Reading

1608 Hill Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1608 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602 since 26 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $565,559, approximately $150 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 1608 Hill Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including 16th & Haak Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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