NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1614 Forrest St Reading, PA 19602

District 8 Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $73,000 - $149,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
938 Sq Ft
$112/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2021

Last sale price $47,000 $50 Per Sq Ft

Est. 124% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $657/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • 1-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2021

Priced to Sell Quickly! Great, 3 bedroom, 1 full bath, brick townhome, with new 30 year asphalt shingle roof, overlooking a very nice playground, and two blocks away from 16th and Haak Elementary school. Huge living room, or could easily accommodate a dining room. Kitchen can be eat-in, with a small 2 or 4 top table, Pergo wood-like flooring throughout. Plumbing and electrical were updated in 2015, with a full, dry, unfinished basement with washer and dryer included. Private fenced in rear yard. Home was just professionally cleaned and is now ready for a new owner and all of their finishing touches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Decembrino

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS223349L Listed on: 06/29/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Liz Egner

RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB062436L

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 938 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0336
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-48-0336

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Priced to Sell Quickly! Great, 3 bedroom, 1 full bath, brick townhome, with new 30 year asphalt shingle roof, overlooking a very nice playground, and two blocks away from 16th and Haak Elementary school. Huge living room, or could easily accommodate a dining room. Kitchen can be eat-in, with a small 2 or 4 top table, Pergo wood-like flooring throughout. Plumbing and electrical were updated in 2015, with a full, dry, unfinished basement with washer and dryer included. Private fenced in rear yard. Home was just professionally cleaned and is now ready for a new owner and all of their finishing touches.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 938
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 938
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 53.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 938
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1614

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: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: 18200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12300.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1459674
  • School Tax: 547.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1333.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-48-0336
  • Tax Lot: 0336
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 938
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/09/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2024
Sold by
Batista Lidia M
Bought by
Marte Luz Maria
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$105,160

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2021
Closed on
Aug 4, 2021
Sold by
Whalen Michael D and Whalen Jodi A
Bought by
Batista Lidia M
Seller's Agent
Dave Decembrino
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$47,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-5.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2014
Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Bpw Homes Llc
Bought by
Whalen Michael D and Whalen Jodi A
Seller's Agent
Don Wenner
Real of Pennsylvania
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$30,000
Sold Price
$23,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-23.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2007
Sold by
Bieber Michael S
Bought by
Bpw Homes Llc
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
Marte Luz Maria -- None Listed On Document
Batista Lidia M $47,000 None Available
Whalen Michael D $23,000 None Available
Bpw Homes Llc $29,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Sold $47,000 -5.8% $50 / Sq Ft
07/03/2021 07/03/21 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 For Sale $49,900 +117.0% $53 / Sq Ft
02/25/2015 02/25/15 Sold $23,000 0.0% $25 / Sq Ft
02/24/2015 02/24/15 Sold $23,000 -11.5% $25 / Sq Ft
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2015 01/05/15 Price Changed $26,000 -7.1% $28 / Sq Ft
12/12/2014 12/12/14 For Sale $28,000 0.0% $30 / Sq Ft
10/07/2014 10/07/14 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2014 09/12/14 Price Changed $28,000 -6.7% $30 / Sq Ft
07/25/2014 07/25/14 For Sale $30,000 0.0% $32 / Sq Ft
07/10/2014 07/10/14 For Sale $30,000 -- $32 / 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 $828 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2024 $1,354 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2023 $1,333 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2022 $1,333 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2021 $1,333 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2020 $1,320 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2019 $1,320 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2018 $1,320 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2017 $1,311 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2016 $749 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2015 $749 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
2014 $689 $30,500 $12,300 $18,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dave Decembrino

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dave Decembrino

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 656-9427

    1 in this area

    202 Total Sales

    Dave Decembrino
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  • Liz Egner

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Liz Egner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 656-9426

    1 in this area

    247 Total Sales

    Liz Egner
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  • Don Wenner

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Don Wenner

    Real of Pennsylvania

    (800) 350-8061

    1 in this area

    1,117 Total Sales

    Don Wenner
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Chris Young

    DLP Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2000928

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-48-0336

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 District 8

1614 Forrest St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1614 Forrest St, Reading, PA 19602 since 29 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $105,160, approximately $112 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1614 Forrest St 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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