$164,900
SOLD MAY 10, 2022

1627 Locust St Reading, PA 19604

Northeast Reading Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$92 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Eleventh and Pike Playground

About This Home

As of May 2022

Excellent location with off street parking. Entire home has been rehabbed. New carpet, fresh paint all walls, ceilings and trim. New carpet throughout. New vinyl water proof plank flooring in kitchen and bathroom. New kitchen countertops, painted cabinetry and new lower cabinets. Newer replacement windows tilt in to clean. New bathroom vanity and bath fan. All appliances remain including washing machine and dryer in basement with a laundry tub. 1/2 bath and play area/ game room in partially refinished basement. Basement adds another 240 square feet to the home. Upgraded electrics. Gas heat and electric hot water . Central A/C. Lovely front patio with privacy railing - treated lumbar recently power washed. Exterior rear porch and front porch fresh paint. All trim painted. Front of home power washed , painted, metal porch roof freshly coated. Front door new and painted. Newer storm door. Listing agent has financial interest in the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Kopicz

GKS Brown Realty Services Listed on: 03/23/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Johanna Castaneda

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS345025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Drain
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4265
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5317-22-19-4265

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,627

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Washing Machine, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-03-23
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Excellent location with off street parking. Entire home has been rehabbed. New carpet, fresh paint all walls, ceilings and trim. New carpet throughout. New vinyl water proof plank flooring in kitchen and bathroom. New kitchen countertops, painted cabinetry and new lower cabinets. Newer replacement windows tilt in to clean. New bathroom vanity and bath fan. All appliances remain including washing machine and dryer in basement with a laundry tub. 1/2 bath and play area/ game room in partially refinished basement. Basement adds another 240 square feet to the home. Upgraded electrics. Gas heat and electric hot water . Central A/C. Lovely front patio with privacy railing - treated lumbar recently power washed. Exterior rear porch and front porch fresh paint. All trim painted. Front of home power washed , painted, metal porch roof freshly coated. Front door new and painted. Newer storm door. Listing agent has financial interest in the property.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Drain, Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 117.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1400
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1627

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Play Area, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
  • Spa: No
  • 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: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available, Phone, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 43600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 16500.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Roof, Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1461576
  • School Tax: 1078.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2627.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5317-22-19-4265
  • Tax Lot: 4265
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1064
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 05/10/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2022
Closed on
May 23, 2022
Sold by
Nosam Llc
Bought by
Ortega Luis H Otero
Seller's Agent
Cathy Kopicz
GKS Brown Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Johanna Castaneda
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$164,900
Current Estimated Value
$210,842

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$159,953
Outstanding Balance
$153,243
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,122

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2014
Sold by
Nunez Ysidro Rafael
Bought by
Nosam Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 31, 2013
Closed on
Jan 28, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Nunez Ysidro Rafael
Seller's Agent
Christopher Giovenco
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Giovenco
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
List Price
$24,900
Sold Price
$24,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Delgado Dominguez Jose M and Sovereign Bank Na
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2004
Sold by
Sparagana Ida G and Sparagana Jeffrey R
Bought by
Degarcia Carmen Vasquez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,000
Interest Rate
5.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $164,900 None Listed On Document
Deed $77,000 Conestoga Title Co
Deed $24,000 Conestoga Title Insurance Co
Sheriffs Deed $1,800 None Available
Deed $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $159,953 New Conventional
Previous Owner $57,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Sold $164,900 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 For Sale $164,900 +587.1% $92 / Sq Ft
03/03/2014 03/03/14 Sold $24,000 -3.6% $23 / Sq Ft
01/03/2014 01/03/14 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2013 12/31/13 For Sale $24,900 -- $23 / 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 $1,631 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2024 $2,669 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2023 $2,627 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2022 $2,627 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2021 $2,627 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2020 $2,601 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2019 $2,601 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2018 $2,601 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2017 $2,584 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2016 $1,476 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2015 $1,476 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
2014 $1,358 $60,100 $16,500 $43,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cathy Kopicz

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Cathy Kopicz

    GKS Brown Realty Services

    (610) 780-9421

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Cathy Kopicz
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Johanna Castaneda

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 507-6352

    10 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Johanna Castaneda
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Christopher Giovenco

    Rudy Amelio Real Estate

    (484) 767-5155

    16 Total Sales

    Christopher Giovenco
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  • Rudy Amelio

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Rudy Amelio

    Rudy Amelio Real Estate

    (610) 437-5501

    392 Total Sales

    Rudy Amelio
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2013122

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5317-22-19-4265

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 Northeast Reading

1627 Locust St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1627 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604 and is currently priced at $164,900, approximately $91 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1627 Locust St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Thirteenth & Union El School, Northeast Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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