NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1608 Lorraine Rd Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $389,401 - $470,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,640 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2013

Last sale price $237,500 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,760/month

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2013

Rare Stone French Revival available for the first time in 34 years! Experience warmth, openness, & light that inspired this well known Artist owners. You will marvel at the large rooms w/random width hrdwd flrs. The main level features a wood paneled library, heated sunroom w/slate flr, expansive living room with wood fplce and grand dining room flanked w/2 built-in corner hutches. The Modern Kitchen is a culinary delight with an abundance of work spaces & warmth of the earthen tiled backsplash. A lovely slate floor side porch off the kitchen offers a convenient place for dining outdoors. A day light walk out great room in the lower level is accented w/a stone fireplace & tiled floor surface. A large ensuite with dressing room & new bath with glass enclosed walk in shower. Spectacular Hall bath w/Whirlpool tub/shower. The adjacent BR is also large, 3rd BR on this level offers a sundeck. The 4th BR on 3rd flr offers priv. Bath, & 2 walk-ins(One Cedar lined). All information is reliable but not guaranteed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Sands Team

Sands & Company Real Estate License #RM052104A Listed on: 01/30/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

The Sands Team

Sands & Company Real Estate License #RM052104A Listed on: 01/30/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • French Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,640 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2941
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-24-48-2941

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: French, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/ Dryer, Alarm System
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Master Bath(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2640
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2640
  • Net Sq Ft: 2640.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 94.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2640
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Street, Private
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 138500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31200.00
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Features: Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11761.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof, Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1461778
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6481.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-24-48-2941
  • Tax Lot: 2941
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 07/30/2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Krieger Walter L and Krieger Judith L
Bought by
Sorel Josias and Sorel Marie M
Seller's Agent
The Sands Team
Sands & Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
The Sands Team
Sands & Company Real Estate
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$237,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,400
-12%
Current Estimated Value
$432,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,850
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Outstanding Balance
$158,603
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$276,510
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
Sorel Josias $237,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sorel Josias $213,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Sold $237,500 -5.0% $90 / Sq Ft
05/05/2013 05/05/13 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2013 04/21/13 Price Changed $249,900 -7.4% $95 / Sq Ft
01/30/2013 01/30/13 For Sale $269,900 -- $102 / 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 $4,606 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2024 $7,535 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2023 $7,419 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2022 $7,419 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2021 $7,419 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2020 $7,344 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2019 $7,344 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2018 $7,344 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2017 $7,296 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2016 $4,168 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2015 $4,168 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
2014 $3,835 $169,700 $31,200 $138,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • The Sands Team

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    The Sands Team

    Sands & Company Real Estate

    (610) 401-5650

    9 in this area

    181 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003317048

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-24-48-2941

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1608 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1608 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604 since 30 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $432,350, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 1608 Lorraine Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Thirteenth & Union El School, Northeast Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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