Seller's Agent in 2025
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 334-7099
10 in this area
135 Total Sales
1617 Farr Rd Reading, PA 19610
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,520
Sq Ft
0.44
Acres
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- 0.44 Acre Lot
- Attic
- West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
- Rambler Architecture
- 2 Fireplaces
About This Home
As of June 2025One of the largest Ranch homes you will find in Birdland. This 6 bedroom stone home offers 4 large bedrooms on main level plus a potential in-law suite in the walk out LL with 2 more bedrooms and huge gathering room. Huge 30 foot flagstone patio overlooks an inground salt water pool. Kitchen with dinette, formal dining room which opens up to a huge living with stone two sided fireplace. Giant main level family room with built-ins and two sided stone fireplace. 1st floor laundry and additional powder room, this home has it all. Master suite with it's own full bath, and tons of closets. Walk up attic and loads of space in basement for storage. Built in 1960 by one of the last great local stone masons, Ferrarro, this home shows quality stone work through-out the house.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Bradley Bentz
Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 08/29/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 0.44 Acre Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 1 Level
- 2 Fireplaces
- Stone Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Home Security System
- Laundry on main level
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3.5 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Birdland Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9844
- Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-16-82-9844
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Cescon Terrence P and Cescon Cathy D
Bought by
Ishak Sameh and Ishak Arlene K
Seller's Agent
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Loretta Leibert
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
5.81%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,178
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.93%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 29, 2015
Closed on
Jan 19, 2016
Sold by
Shuman John F
Bought by
Cescon Terrence P and Cescon Cathy D
Seller's Agent
Bradley Bentz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,900
-18.55%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.91%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 25, 1974
Bought by
Shuman John F and Shuman Nancy R
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $820,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $285,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $575,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Sold | $820,000 | +5.8% | $224 / Sq Ft |
| 04/28/2025 04/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | For Sale | $775,000 | +171.9% | $212 / Sq Ft |
| 01/19/2016 01/19/16 | Sold | $285,000 | -13.6% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 12/16/2015 12/16/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/09/2015 12/09/15 | Price Changed | $329,900 | -5.7% | $94 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2015 10/30/15 | For Sale | $349,900 | 0.0% | $99 / Sq Ft |
| 10/20/2015 10/20/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/29/2015 09/29/15 | Price Changed | $349,900 | -4.1% | $99 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2015 08/29/15 | For Sale | $365,000 | -- | $104 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,298 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2024 | $10,699 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2023 | $10,012 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2022 | $10,053 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2021 | $9,910 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2020 | $9,747 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2019 | $9,496 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2018 | $9,361 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2017 | $9,297 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2016 | $2,484 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2015 | $2,484 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
| 2014 | $2,484 | $224,900 | $78,000 | $146,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ed Stauffer
-
Loretta Leibert
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Loretta Leibert
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(215) 514-4872
24 in this area
489 Total Sales
-
Austin Cerankowski
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Austin Cerankowski
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(610) 207-6899
8 in this area
192 Total Sales
-
B
Seller's Agent in 2016
Bradley Bentz
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Patrice Bentz
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Patrice Bentz
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 645-3763
5 in this area
104 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002627268
APN: 96-4396-16-82-9844
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