NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1638 Liberty Ave Reading, PA 19607

Kenhorst Area

Estimated Value: $236,000 - $286,757

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 31, 2015

Last sale price $117,500 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 131% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,600 / mo

143 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of December 2015

Affordable Governor Mifflin 3 BR, 2 Bath 1344 Sf Cape Cod style home. This home would make a great starter or enjoy the ease of one floor living potential for those looking to downsize. Main level highlights include spacious LR, an older but "Loved" full eat in kitchen with an exit to the covered rear and side porches, a well maintained tiled full bath and 2 nice sized bedrooms both with beautiful hardwood flooring. Upper level offers the 3rd bedroom with beautiful oak hardwood flooring and a 14'x10' storage room that easily could serve as bedroom 4 by extending the HVAC duct work and adding some cosmetic finished. Full walk up/out basement offers a full bath and space for future finished living area. All this plus almost new hi efficiency gas HVAC, a detached garage and move in ready clean condition make this the one to see. Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Spayd

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS276480 Listed on: 06/23/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Creighton Stringer

(610) 985-7700 crstringer@msn.com Pagoda Realty ERA Powered License #RM425777

Pagoda Realty ERA Powered

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5027
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-29-5027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: As Is
  • Inclusions: As Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Net Sq Ft: 1344.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 96.73
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 49400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 38500.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526105
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3478.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-29-5027
  • Tax Lot: 5027
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2015
Closed on
Dec 31, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ed Spayd
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$117,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-16.07%
Current Estimated Value
$271,189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,689
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.22%
Original Mortgage
$95,645
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Reading, PA

  • Erica Fair Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    Erica Fair

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 388-4814

    158 Total Sales

    2 in Kenhorst

    $180K - $213K Price Range

    Erica Fair
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  • Anthony Borelli Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Gold

    Anthony Borelli

    Century 21 Gold

    (484) 755-3767

    268 Total Sales

    3 in Kenhorst

    $215K - $282K Price Range

    Anthony Borelli
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  • Rachel Stoltzfus Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

    Rachel Stoltzfus

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

    (223) 217-4726

    158 Total Sales

    1 in Kenhorst

    $200,000 Price

    Rachel Stoltzfus
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  • Ash Freese Real Estate Agent - Amo Realty

    Ash Freese

    Amo Realty

    (610) 463-0487

    65 Total Sales

    2 in Kenhorst

    $145K - $180K Price Range

    Ash Freese
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  • Richard Sachetta Real Estate Agent - United Real Estate Strive 212

    Richard Sachetta

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 878-5932

    46 Total Sales

    2 in Kenhorst

    $133K - $155K Price Range

    Richard Sachetta
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  • Adam Jacobini Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Adam Jacobini

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 827-5941

    13 Total Sales

    1 in Kenhorst

    $165,000 Price

    Adam Jacobini
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$117,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $60,000
Previous Owner $95,645
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/31/2015 12/31/15 Sold $117,500 -9.6% $87 / Sq Ft
11/13/2015 11/13/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2015 09/24/15 Price Changed $130,000 -3.7% $97 / Sq Ft
07/29/2015 07/29/15 Price Changed $135,000 -3.6% $100 / Sq Ft
06/23/2015 06/23/15 For Sale $140,000 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,303 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2025 $1,303 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2024 $3,890 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2023 $3,786 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2022 $3,742 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2021 $3,698 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2020 $3,698 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2019 $3,654 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2018 $3,591 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2017 $3,522 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2016 $1,117 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2015 $1,117 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
2014 $1,117 $87,900 $38,500 $49,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Spayd Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX of Reading

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ed Spayd

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-4762

    324 Total Sales

    Ed Spayd
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  • Creighton Stringer Real Estate Agent - Pagoda Realty ERA Powered

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Creighton Stringer

    Pagoda Realty ERA Powered

    (484) 529-9624

    122 Total Sales

    Creighton Stringer
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002642392

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-29-5027

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1638 Liberty Ave, Reading, PA

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