NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 Perkiomen Ave Reading, PA 19602

District 8 Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $163,253 - $231,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,391 Sq Ft
$84/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2020

Last sale price $110,000 $46 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,197/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of October 2020

Rare offering........... Immaculate 3 story row with stone façade and maintenance free brick exterior. Newer flat roofing for the next 30 years. 13 x 15 stone patio for relaxing and summer / winter BBQ's. Inside features include 1st floor vestibule with stained glass door and stain glass windows. Formal living room with hardwood floors, centerpiece chandelier and a gas fireplace. Livingroom fits big screen TV and sectional sofa. The formal dining room also has hardwood floors and a centerpiece chandelier. Seating for 10 plus people. The kitchen is a eat in kitchen with tile flooring and tile back splash with custom wood cabinets and stainless-steel appliance package. Included is a huge pantry and first floor bath off the back-door entrance. The entire first floor has 10-foot-high ceilings and a fresh coat of paint. The 2nd floor has 3 private bedrooms with a second-floor living room and a eat in kitchen. The 2nd floor also has fresh paint with laminated flooring and upgraded carpet. The 2nd floor has a modern bathroom with fully tiled walls a new bath fixtures. The 3rd floor has 2 private bedrooms with fresh paint an updated carpet. Lower level basement is big enough for a rec room with a 100-amp electric breaker box, newer gas hot water heater / newer gas hot water furnace. This home is eligible for first time buyer financing. Call for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Kubovcsak

Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty License #AB065808 Listed on: 08/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Nehemiah Lindo

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS344732

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,391 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0227
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-48-0227

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,627

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: kitchen refrigerator, washer, dryers, window ac units, basement dehumidifier
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Rare offering........... Immaculate 3 story row with stone façade and maintenance free brick exterior. Newer flat roofing for the next 30 years. 13 x 15 stone patio for relaxing and summer / winter BBQ's. Inside features include 1st floor vestibule with stained glass door and stain glass windows. Formal living room with hardwood floors, centerpiece chandelier and a gas fireplace. Livingroom fits big screen TV and sectional sofa. The formal dining room also has hardwood floors and a centerpiece chandelier. Seating for 10 plus people. The kitchen is a eat in kitchen with tile flooring and tile back splash with custom wood cabinets and stainless-steel appliance package. Included is a huge pantry and first floor bath off the back-door entrance. The entire first floor has 10-foot-high ceilings and a fresh coat of paint. The 2nd floor has 3 private bedrooms with a second-floor living room and a eat in kitchen. The 2nd floor also has fresh paint with laminated flooring and upgraded carpet. The 2nd floor has a modern bathroom with fully tiled walls a new bath fixtures. The 3rd floor has 2 private bedrooms with fresh paint an updated carpet. Lower level basement is big enough for a rec room with a 100-amp electric breaker box, newer gas hot water heater / newer gas hot water furnace. This home is eligible for first time buyer financing. Call for details.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer - Gas
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Stain/Lead Glass, Tub Shower
  • Window Features: Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2391
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2391
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 41.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2391
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1609

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15800.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: SFR

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1459667
  • School Tax: 1088.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2627.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-48-0227
  • Tax Lot: 0227
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2391
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2020
Closed on
Oct 30, 2020
Sold by
Mihaita Gheorghe and Mihaita Elena
Bought by
Rosario Juana F Mendoza
Seller's Agent
Gary Kubovcsak
Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nehemiah Lindo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
10.11%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$199,813

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,813
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.79%
Original Mortgage
$8,500
Interest Rate
2.8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Mihaita Elena and Craciunescu Dorian
Bought by
Mihaita Gheorghe and Mihaita Elena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,600
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Rosario Juana F Mendoza $105,000 Stewart Title
Mihaita Gheorghe $33,690 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Rosario Juana F Mendoza $8,500
Open Rosario Juana F Mendoza $101,850
Closed Rosario Juana F Mendoza $101,850
Closed Rosario Juana F Mendoza $8,500
Previous Owner Mihaita Gheorghe $60,000
Previous Owner Mihaita Elena $20,000
Previous Owner Mihaita Elena $20,000
Previous Owner Mihaita Gheorghe $15,000
Previous Owner Mihaita Gheorghe $40,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Sold $110,000 +10.1% $46 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Price Changed $99,900 -9.2% $42 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Off Market $110,000 -- --
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2020 08/11/20 For Sale $99,900 -- $42 / 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 $1,648 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2024 $2,695 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2023 $2,654 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2022 $2,654 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2021 $2,654 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2020 $2,627 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2019 $2,627 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2018 $2,627 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2017 $2,610 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2016 $1,491 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2015 $1,491 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
2014 $1,372 $60,700 $15,800 $44,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Kubovcsak

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gary Kubovcsak

    Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty

    (610) 698-2531

    1 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Gary Kubovcsak
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  • Nehemiah Lindo

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Nehemiah Lindo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 784-8113

    5 in this area

    520 Total Sales

    Nehemiah Lindo
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK362182

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-48-0227

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 District 8

1609 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1609 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602 since 11 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $199,813, approximately $83 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 1609 Perkiomen Ave 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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