$130,500
SOLD DEC 28, 2023

1609 Meade St Reading, PA 19607

Liggett Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$129 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Radiator
  • No HOA
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • 5-minute walk to Brookline Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Charming 3-bed, 1-bath home in Governor Mifflin school district. Ideal for investors or first-time buyers, this property boasts a detached garage and offers tremendous potential with a touch of TLC. Seize this opportunity to create your dream home in a desirable location. As-Is Condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pete Specht

Realty One Group Generations License #RS270063 Listed on: 11/17/2023

Realty One Group Generations

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shillington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4606
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5306-17-01-4606

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,792

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: All Appliances.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Charming 3-bed, 1-bath home in Governor Mifflin school district. Ideal for investors or first-time buyers, this property boasts a detached garage and offers tremendous potential with a touch of TLC. Seize this opportunity to create your dream home in a desirable location. As-Is Condition.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1008
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1008
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 138.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1609

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1874.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2792.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5306-17-01-4606
  • Tax Lot: 4606
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 12/28/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2024
Closed on
May 10, 2024
Sold by
Mccartney Michele
Bought by
Tucker Takera and Williams Barry
Seller's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Lacey Pennypacker
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$197,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,100
11.17%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$213,218

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,782
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.85%
Original Mortgage
$216,015
Outstanding Balance
$213,927
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$1,168

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2023
Closed on
Dec 28, 2023
Sold by
Seidel Susan L
Bought by
Mccartney Michele
Seller's Agent
Pete Specht
Realty One Group Generations
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$130,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,400
-6.72%
Views
122

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
310.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2011
Sold by
Seidel Susan L and Good Susan L
Bought by
Seidel Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $220,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $130,500 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $216,015 FHA
Previous Owner $75,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/10/2024 05/10/24 Sold $220,000 +1.0% $172 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Price Changed $217,900 +10.1% $170 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2024 03/08/24 For Sale $197,900 +51.6% $155 / Sq Ft
12/28/2023 12/28/23 Sold $130,500 -6.7% $129 / Sq Ft
11/24/2023 11/24/23 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2023 11/17/23 For Sale $139,900 -- $139 / 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 $1,130 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2024 $2,912 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2023 $2,831 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2022 $2,760 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2021 $2,705 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2020 $2,705 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2019 $2,672 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2018 $2,624 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2017 $2,573 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2016 $993 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2015 $993 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
2014 $993 $63,300 $18,500 $44,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michele McCartney

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Michele McCartney

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 587-1913

    3 in this area

    218 Total Sales

    Michele McCartney
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  • Lacey Pennypacker

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Lacey Pennypacker

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (484) 797-9512

    1 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Lacey Pennypacker
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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Pete Specht

    Realty One Group Generations

    (717) 650-1284

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Pete Specht
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2036616

Bright MLS

APN: 39-5306-17-01-4606

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607 Liggett

1609 Meade St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1609 Meade St, Reading, PA 19607 and is currently priced at $130,500, approximately $129 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1609 Meade St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Cumru Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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