NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1611 Bennett St Reading, PA 19605

Estimated Value: $207,614 - $243,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,288 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2021

Last sale price $165,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,262/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of October 2021

Home is back on the market as a result of buyer not being able to secure a loan.
Single home in Muhlenberg School District. Well maintained - situated on a dead end street.
Newly remodeled full bath on second floor. Attic was finished into large master bedroom. 2nd floor has the full bath and 3 additional bedrooms. Main Level has large, open living room and dining room . Kitchen has been updated and great condition. Lower levels houses the mechanics and washer and dryer. This is unfinished but allows for a lot of storage. Nice front porch, side porch on main level and an addition porch on second floor. The rear yard is fenced in and is nice and level. The garage/storage area is really only for storage as there are trees in the rear property which does not allow access into the garage. The garage is in need of some repair. Upgraded windows, bathroom and kitchen and open living room/dining room are the positive features of this home - along with large master bedroom (4 bedrooms total)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Lenhart

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS185538L Listed on: 08/21/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Minotto

Century 21 Gold License #RS352060

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,064

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,288 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Drain

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9428
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5318-06-28-9428

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,064

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal items
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave, dehumidifier (all appliances "as is") Dishwasher if being changed this weekend
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2021-08-21
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Home is back on the market as a result of buyer not being able to secure a loan. Single home in Muhlenberg School District. Well maintained - situated on a dead end street. Newly remodeled full bath on second floor. Attic was finished into large master bedroom. 2nd floor has the full bath and 3 additional bedrooms. Main Level has large, open living room and dining room . Kitchen has been updated and great condition. Lower levels houses the mechanics and washer and dryer. This is unfinished but allows for a lot of storage. Nice front porch, side porch on main level and an addition porch on second floor. The rear yard is fenced in and is nice and level. The garage/storage area is really only for storage as there are trees in the rear property which does not allow access into the garage. The garage is in need of some repair. Upgraded windows, bathroom and kitchen and open living room/dining room are the positive features of this home - along with large master bedroom (4 bedrooms total)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Drain, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 1288
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1288
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 130.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1288
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1611

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed, Shed
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 36600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30100.00
  • Land Use Code: 114
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5662.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1529647
  • School Tax: 2100.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3064.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5318-06-28-9428
  • Tax Lot: 9428
  • Tax Page Number: 21
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 10/28/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Myers Steven K and Myers Alexandria M
Bought by
Rambow Todd M
Seller's Agent
Michele Lenhart
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lori Minotto
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$167,500
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.49%
Current Estimated Value
$220,654

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,654
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Original Mortgage
$153,450
Outstanding Balance
$141,741
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,913

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2011
Sold by
Conestoga Title Company
Bought by
Myers Steven K and Myers Alexandria M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,290
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2011
Sold by
Hanlon Timothy P and Hanlon Pamela J
Bought by
Kab Loan Services Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2008
Sold by
Weitzel Susan D
Bought by
Hanlon Timothy P and Hanlon Pamela J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,153
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2002
Sold by
Hertwig Deborah
Bought by
Weitzel Susan D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,520
Interest Rate
7.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2001
Sold by
Smith William R and Smith Valerie L
Bought by
Hertwig Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,271
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rambow Todd M $165,000 Wyomissing Abstract Llc
Myers Steven K $102,900 Conestoga Title Insurance
Kab Loan Services Llc $70,600 None Available
Hanlon Timothy P $125,165 None Available
Weitzel Susan D $86,900 Conestoga Title Berks
Hertwig Deborah $79,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rambow Todd M $153,450
Previous Owner Myers Steven K $42,500
Previous Owner Myers Steven K $99,500
Previous Owner Myers Steven K $100,290
Previous Owner Kab Loan Services Llc $80,000
Previous Owner Hanlon Timothy P $128,153
Previous Owner Weitzel Susan D $69,520
Previous Owner Hertwig Deborah $79,271
Closed Weitzel Susan D $17,380
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Sold $165,000 -1.5% $128 / Sq Ft
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2021 09/10/21 For Sale $167,500 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2021 08/21/21 For Sale $167,500 -- $130 / 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 $1,088 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2024 $3,285 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2023 $3,114 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2022 $3,064 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2021 $3,014 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2020 $3,014 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2019 $2,953 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2018 $2,853 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2017 $2,800 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2016 $868 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2015 $868 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
2014 $868 $66,700 $30,100 $36,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2003362

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5318-06-28-9428