
1621 Mineral Spring Rd Reading, PA 19602
East Reading NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $313,737 - $348,000
Highlights
- Water Oriented
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Pond
- Traditional Architecture
- Attic
About This Home
As of August 2018*1 Year Home Warranty!* Hessian Camp?this is one of the oldest settlements in the City of Reading with its origins as a prisoner of war camp for German soldiers captured during the Revolutionary War. Now Hessian Camp is where you can find some of the finest architectural mansions and homes along the hill below the Mt. Penn Preserve and landmark Pagoda! Sellers were also made aware that the home was formerly known as the Assisi House in honor of St. Francis of Assisi and housed the Five Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and had ties to the former Central Cath. High School. Rear access provides a turn-around driveway to the 2-car garage, plus off-street parking along sidewalks in this enchanting neighborhood! 1915 Elite Architecture?The extravagant stone walls (some curved), steps, garage, partial stone home and old-world stone fireplace could never be replicated in this price range! Interior features include: leaded glass sidelights, solid oak hardwood flooring, terracotta clay floor tile in the family/sun room, Italian marble ceiling medallion, textured ceilings, and sconces lighting. French doors open to side veranda from the dining room for easy indoor/outdoor entertaining! The retro black and white kitchen is in very good condition with subway tile walls with black iron cabinet latches & pulls! A butler's pantry with mud entry is between the kitchen, powder room and lower level. This home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on 3 finished floors, plus a laundry and rec room in the lower level. Be rich in history, charm and size without a big mortgage!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193624L Listed on: 09/14/2017

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1915
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Open Lot
- Sloped Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Slate Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,652 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Stone Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Home Security System
- Laundry Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 3.5 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Water Oriented
- Property is near a pond
- Pond
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Porch
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Hessian Camp Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4120
- Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-06-49-4120
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Reading, PA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Tokarska Joseph E | $194,000 | None Available | |
Barovich Darren J | $224,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Open | Tokarska Joseph E | $190,486 | |
Previous Owner | Barovich Darren J | $50,000 | |
Previous Owner | Barovich Darren J | $155,000 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/31/2018 08/31/18 | Sold | $194,000 | -3.0% | $73 / Sq Ft |
07/12/2018 07/12/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/11/2018 06/11/18 | Price Changed | $199,900 | -2.0% | $75 / Sq Ft |
01/19/2018 01/19/18 | Price Changed | $204,000 | -2.4% | $77 / Sq Ft |
09/14/2017 09/14/17 | For Sale | $209,000 | -- | $79 / Sq Ft |
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 | $3,154 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2024 | $5,160 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2023 | $5,080 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2022 | $5,080 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2021 | $5,080 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2020 | $5,029 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2019 | $5,029 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2018 | $5,029 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2017 | $4,996 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2016 | $1,719 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2015 | $2,854 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
2014 | $2,626 | $116,200 | $29,700 | $86,500 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2018
Eric Miller
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 685-3103
1 in this area
254 Total Sales
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T
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Tino Imbesi
Pagoda Realty
(610) 763-4025
10 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1000260001

APN: 16-5316-06-49-4120
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