$220,000
SOLD MAY 10, 2024

1609 Meade St Reading, PA 19607

Liggett Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,280 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Brookline Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Check out this classic all brick Shillington semi that's been completely renovated. Enjoy freshly painted walls luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpet, beautiful white kitchen with granite tops and new stainless appliances. Upstairs are two bedrooms. The primary has a walk-in closet. The attic has been finished adding the perfect bonus room. The bathroom is updated ceramic tile enclosure and flooring. There's also a cute little sunroom or entry mudroom off the back, a one car garage, and a small yard. The basement has been painted and the electric has been updated. Gas Heat and DHW . BONUS ROOM is finished attic, window does not meet egress standards so it cannot be marketed as a third bedroom. However it can be used as a third bedroom by the homeowner per Cumru township Codes enforcement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L Listed on: 03/08/2024

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Lacey Pennypacker

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,863

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Crown Molding
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

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

$2,863

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 Kitchen Appliances, Washer - In As-Is Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Check out this classic all brick Shillington semi that's been completely renovated. Enjoy freshly painted walls luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpet, beautiful white kitchen with granite tops and new stainless appliances. Upstairs are two bedrooms. The primary has a walk-in closet. The attic has been finished adding the perfect bonus room. The bathroom is updated ceramic tile enclosure and flooring. There's also a cute little sunroom or entry mudroom off the back, a one car garage, and a small yard. The basement has been painted and the electric has been updated. Gas Heat and DHW . BONUS ROOM is finished attic, window does not meet egress standards so it cannot be marketed as a third bedroom. However it can be used as a third bedroom by the homeowner per Cumru township Codes enforcement.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Built-In Microwave, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Moldings
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1280
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 170.23
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1280
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1609

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • 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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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 Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1905.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2863.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5306-17-01-4606
  • Tax Lot: 4606
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/10/2024

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
-1.83%
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

    217 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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2040368

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 $220,000, approximately $171 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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