NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1709 Penn Ave Reading, PA 19609

Estimated Value: $204,000 - $323,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,974 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2013

Last sale price $91,000 $46 Per Sq Ft

Est. 186% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,559/month

276 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Stained Glass
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2013

Welcome Home! This fantastic, move in condition, Cape is searching for the perfect family to call its own. "Home" doesn't get any better; just under 2000 square feet & in the Wyomissing School District! Come inside and expore this well appointed 4 bedroom and 2 bath home. Enjoy the cozy livingroom and admire the leaded glass accents of the entrance. The bright and open kitchen has a cozy eat-in area bathed in the warmth of the Eastern sun's rays. The first floor den is illuminated by the Southwestern sun. Step into the backyard and enjoy the outdoors while barbequing or entertaining in the tree lined yard. The lower level is awaiting the finishing touches to become eihter the perfect game room or a professional office for in-home business. There is easy access to Rt 422, Rt 222 and Shopping. It's minutes from everything but still away from the crowds. Forget the would'as, could'as & should'as, if home is what you're looking for, you found it! Patience equity can be yours with this shortsale Opportunity!!

Last Listed By

MICHAEL WISE

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 03/20/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,974 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

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 2527
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-06-37-2527

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Remarks Public: Welcome Home! This fantastic, move in condition, Cape is searching for the perfect family to call its own. "Home" doesn't get any better; just under 2000 square feet & in the Wyomissing School District! Come inside and expore this well appointed 4 bedroom and 2 bath home. Enjoy the cozy livingroom and admire the leaded glass accents of the entrance. The bright and open kitchen has a cozy eat-in area bathed in the warmth of the Eastern sun's rays. The first floor den is illuminated by the Southwestern sun. Step into the backyard and enjoy the outdoors while barbequing or entertaining in the tree lined yard. The lower level is awaiting the finishing touches to become eihter the perfect game room or a professional office for in-home business. There is easy access to Rt 422, Rt 222 and Shopping. It's minutes from everything but still away from the crowds. Forget the would'as, could'as & should'as, if home is what you're looking for, you found it! Patience equity can be yours with this shortsale Opportunity!!
  • Special Features: 4108
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1974
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1974
  • Net Sq Ft: 1974.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 43.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1974
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1709

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, 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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • High School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 54700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30600.00
  • Land Use Code: 110
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • 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: 1591291
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3314.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-06-37-2527
  • Tax Lot: 2527
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 05/24/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2012
Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Spang Christopher A and Spang Louise R
Bought by
Nissley Andrew
Seller's Agent
MICHAEL WISE
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
MICHAEL WISE
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$91,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$93,900
-50.78%
Total Days on Market
276
Current Estimated Value
$259,949

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,949

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2001
Sold by
Yoder Richard D and Yoder Rachel L
Bought by
Spang Christopher A and Spang Louise R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,600
Interest Rate
6.9%

Range of Values:

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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
Nissley Andrew $91,000 None Available
Spang Christopher A $104,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Spang Christopher A $173,850
Previous Owner Spang Christopher A $83,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2013 05/24/13 Sold $91,000 0.0% $46 / Sq Ft
12/22/2012 12/22/12 Off Market $91,000 -- --
12/21/2012 12/21/12 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2012 12/13/12 Price Changed $86,500 -13.4% $44 / Sq Ft
11/13/2012 11/13/12 Price Changed $99,900 -9.1% $51 / Sq Ft
09/26/2012 09/26/12 Price Changed $109,900 -8.3% $56 / Sq Ft
07/13/2012 07/13/12 Price Changed $119,900 -4.0% $61 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Price Changed $124,900 -3.8% $63 / Sq Ft
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Price Changed $129,900 -10.4% $66 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Price Changed $144,900 -9.4% $73 / Sq Ft
04/05/2012 04/05/12 Price Changed $159,900 -13.5% $81 / Sq Ft
03/20/2012 03/20/12 For Sale $184,900 -- $94 / 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 $1,251 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2024 $4,058 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2023 $3,797 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2022 $3,813 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2021 $3,759 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2020 $3,697 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2019 $3,602 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2018 $3,550 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2017 $3,526 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2016 $942 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2015 $942 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
2014 $942 $85,300 $30,600 $54,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003890280

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-06-37-2527