NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1659 Commonwealth Blvd Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $282,000 - $380,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2017

Last sale price $221,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,004/month

253 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of December 2017

Property includes Tax ID # 54-5305-06-38-4259 Additional Garage 23'4 X 45'7 that Stores 8 Cars * Central Air - New 2013 Oil, Hot Water - New 2013 * Oil, Hot Air Heat - New 2013 * Two 275 Gallon Tanks - New 2013

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dale Longenecker

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 03/02/2017

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Tricia Bubel

RE/MAX Of Reading License #5016644

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bi-Level Home
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5308
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5305-06-38-5308 & 54-5305-06-38-4259

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Bi-Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Remarks Public: Property includes Tax ID # 54-5305-06-38-4259 Additional Garage 23'4 X 45'7 that Stores 8 Cars * Central Air - New 2013 Oil, Hot Water - New 2013 * Oil, Hot Air Heat - New 2013 * Two 275 Gallon Tanks - New 2013
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Office, Attic, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1584
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1584
  • Net Sq Ft: 1584.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 151.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1584
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1659

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 93800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 48400.00
  • Land Use Code: 105A
  • Lot Features: Corner, Irregular, Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14810.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526188
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5769.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5305-06-38-5308 & 54-5305-06-38-4259
  • Tax Lot: 5308
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 12/29/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2017
Closed on
Dec 29, 2017
Sold by
Lefkowith Dorene L
Bought by
Hutton Karen
Seller's Agent
Dale Longenecker
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Tricia Bubel
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$221,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,900
-14.97%
Total Days on Market
253
Current Estimated Value
$344,438

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,438
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$225,751
Outstanding Balance
$192,754
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,223
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hutton Karen $221,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hutton Karen $225,751
Previous Owner Lefkowith Otto S $97,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2017 12/29/17 Sold $221,000 -7.9% $140 / Sq Ft
11/10/2017 11/10/17 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2017 10/30/17 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $151 / Sq Ft
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $158 / Sq Ft
03/02/2017 03/02/17 For Sale $259,900 -- $164 / 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 $2,108 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2024 $6,294 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2023 $6,125 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2022 $6,054 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2021 $5,983 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2020 $5,983 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2019 $5,911 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2018 $5,810 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2017 $5,698 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2016 $1,808 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2015 $1,808 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
2014 $1,808 $142,200 $48,400 $93,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dale Longenecker

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dale Longenecker

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (717) 304-6193

    2 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Dale Longenecker
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  • Tricia Bubel

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Tricia Bubel

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 955-8018

    1 in this area

    188 Total Sales

    Tricia Bubel
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000254675

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5305-06-38-5308

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1659 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1659 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607 since 02 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $344,438, approximately $217 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 1659 Commonwealth Blvd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mifflin Park Elementary School, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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