$190,000
SOLD AUG 31, 2020

1615 Commonwealth Blvd Reading, PA 19607

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$103 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of March 2024

Raised ranch in Governor Mifflin Schools with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, recently remodeled kitchen and bathroom, hardwood flooring on main level with an open floor plan. There have been a lot of upgrades to this home. Brand new roof in 2017, deck was replaced with trex and vinyl railings in 2016, the heater and air conditioning were replaced in 2015, hot water heater replaced in 2016. All windows have also been replaced and new front storm door. In the basement you will also find additional living space including laundry, office and recreation area. The garage was converted to a finished area with private entrance, perfect for an in-home business. Yard has recently been professionally landscaped. Nothing to do but move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Raifsnider

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS305056 Listed on: 07/03/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Fernando Hernandez

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Air Filtration System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Far Hills Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 8735
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-38-8735

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,014

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerators, freezer, portable dishwasher, washer, dryer, tv living room
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2020-07-03
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Raised ranch in Governor Mifflin Schools with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, recently remodeled kitchen and bathroom, hardwood flooring on main level with an open floor plan. There have been a lot of upgrades to this home. Brand new roof in 2017, deck was replaced with trex and vinyl railings in 2016, the heater and air conditioning were replaced in 2015, hot water heater replaced in 2016. All windows have also been replaced and new front storm door. In the basement you will also find additional living space including laundry, office and recreation area. The garage was converted to a finished area with private entrance, perfect for an in-home business. Yard has recently been professionally landscaped. Nothing to do but move in!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Store/Office, Window Treatments, Air Filter System, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Exposed Beams
  • Window Features: Vinyl Clad, Replacement, Screens, Bay/Bow
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Commercial/Retail Space, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2240
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1848
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 728
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 392
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1120
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1615

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 54700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 40700.00
  • Land Use Code: 102 Res
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, Sloping, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526211
  • School Tax: 2728.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4014.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-38-8735
  • Tax Lot: 8735
  • Tax Page Number: 4
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/31/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2024
Closed on
Mar 25, 2024
Sold by
Then Wilfredy Marte
Bought by
Rodriguez Pamela
Seller's Agent
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Pedro Ynirio
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
8.38%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
196
Current Estimated Value
$276,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$252,200
Outstanding Balance
$249,455
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$26,545

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2020
Closed on
Sep 2, 2020
Sold by
Mowery Charles S and Mowery Rosemary H
Bought by
Marte Wilfredy and Aponte Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Kim Raifsnider
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Hernandez
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
8.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.18%
Original Mortgage
$186,558
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1997
Bought by
Mowery Charles S and Mowery Rosemary H
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $260,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $190,000 Edge Abstract
Deed $99,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $252,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,558 FHA
Previous Owner $119,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,380 FHA
Previous Owner $27,335 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Sold $260,000 +8.4% $143 / Sq Ft
01/30/2024 01/30/24 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2024 01/27/24 For Sale $239,900 +26.3% $132 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $190,000 +8.6% $103 / Sq Ft
07/05/2020 07/05/20 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2020 07/03/20 For Sale $174,900 -- $95 / 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 $1,415 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2024 $4,222 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2023 $4,109 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2022 $4,061 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2021 $4,014 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2020 $4,014 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2019 $3,966 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2018 $3,898 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2017 $3,823 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2016 $1,213 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2015 $1,213 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
2014 $1,213 $95,400 $40,700 $54,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK359558

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-38-8735