$49,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2016

1608 Mineral Spring Rd Reading, PA 19602

District 8 Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,406 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$20 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

658 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.08 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • 2-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of August 2023

Face lift!! Carpet and paint thru-out...Unique opportunity to own a charming Reading Twin. One of the few twin homes available in the City of Reading. Charming with spacious rooms throughout. First floor includes Living room w/10' ceilings, formal dining room and main floor bonus room can be used for many purposes including craft room, office or play room. The kitchen has been redone to include double hung windows, flooring and backsplash, double bowl sink, garbage disposal. The Summer kitchen in the lower level offers a walk-in fireplace and provides a chance for additional living space or a perfect place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors without those pesky bugs. Foyer entrance features an open staircase and crown molding. Additional features include deep window sills, claw foot tub and lots of storage both in the basement level as well as the built-ins in the attic. Covered porch off the 3rd bedroom and dining room. A 4th bedroom would be available with the addition of a heat source in the attic.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hilary Notario

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS304-586 Listed on: 08/01/2014

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSE L. GUZMAN

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #RS329241

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1866

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,406 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hessian Camp Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0951
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-06-48-0951

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1866

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1866
  • Remarks Public: Face lift!! Carpet and paint thru-out...Unique opportunity to own a charming Reading Twin. One of the few twin homes available in the City of Reading. Charming with spacious rooms throughout. First floor includes Living room w/10' ceilings, formal dining room and main floor bonus room can be used for many purposes including craft room, office or play room. The kitchen has been redone to include double hung windows, flooring and backsplash, double bowl sink, garbage disposal. The Summer kitchen in the lower level offers a walk-in fireplace and provides a chance for additional living space or a perfect place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors without those pesky bugs. Foyer entrance features an open staircase and crown molding. Additional features include deep window sills, claw foot tub and lots of storage both in the basement level as well as the built-ins in the attic. Covered porch off the 3rd bedroom and dining room. A 4th bedroom would be available with the addition of a heat source in the attic.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2406
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2406
  • Net Sq Ft: 2406.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 24.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2406
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1608

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 54400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15200.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1458436
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2956.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-06-48-0951
  • Tax Lot: 0951
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 06/13/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2023
Closed on
Aug 9, 2023
Sold by
Andrade Jose Luis and Andrade Erika Vanesa
Bought by
Marte Karina Katerin
Seller's Agent
Annie Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Annie Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
List Price
$46,000
Sold Price
$46,000
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$134,394

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,394
Avg. Annual Appreciation
68.71%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Andrade Erika Vanesa and Andrade Jose Luis
Bought by
Andrade Jose Luis
Seller's Agent
Annie Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Annie Aponte
eRealty Advisors, Inc
List Price
$46,000
Sold Price
$46,000
Views
5

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2016
Sold by
Snyder Earl J and Snyder Mary A
Bought by
Andrade Rerika Vanesa and Andrade Jose Luis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2009
Sold by
Wiedinmyer Rodney C and Wiedinmyer Constance L
Bought by
Snyder Earl J and Snyder Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
5.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $46,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $49,000 None Available
Deed $82,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $66,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Sold $46,000 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 For Sale $46,000 -6.1% $19 / Sq Ft
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Sold $49,000 -18.2% $20 / Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2016 05/04/16 For Sale $59,900 0.0% $25 / Sq Ft
04/16/2016 04/16/16 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2016 03/31/16 For Sale $59,900 +22.2% $25 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Off Market $49,000 -- --
02/20/2016 02/20/16 For Sale $59,900 +22.2% $25 / Sq Ft
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Off Market $49,000 -- --
10/13/2014 10/13/14 Price Changed $59,900 -7.7% $25 / Sq Ft
08/01/2014 08/01/14 For Sale $64,900 -- $27 / 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 $1,889 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2024 $3,091 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2023 $3,043 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2022 $3,043 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2021 $3,043 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2020 $3,012 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2019 $1,376 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2018 $3,012 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2017 $2,992 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2016 $1,709 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2015 $1,709 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
2014 $1,573 $69,600 $15,200 $54,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003033216

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-06-48-0951