NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1739 Portland Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Wyomissing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $204,000 - $231,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2012

Last sale price $62,900 $48 Per Sq Ft

Est. 229% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,232/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2012

Approximately 1300 total finished sq ft. First Floor is about 704 sq ft. Needs some work but this is a diamond in the rough. 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Nice 1st floor kitchen. Separate Dining room. Brick Building. Basement did have its own kitchen at one point. Yard is Fenced in. Home is landscaped nicely. 1 off street parking. Gas Heat and Central Air. WOW.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Gustis

Springer Realty Group Listed on: 01/09/2012

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Gustis

Springer Realty Group Listed on: 01/09/2012

Springer Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4004
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4396-09-27-4004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Range, Fridge
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Year Renovated: 2008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1300
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1300
  • Net Sq Ft: 1300.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 46.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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: 1

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 30000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24200.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1574889
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1802.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4396-09-27-4004
  • Tax Lot: 4004
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 04/30/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2024
Sold by
Vargas-Simpson Jocelyn and Simpson Jon C
Bought by
Vargas-Simpson Jocelyn
Current Estimated Value
$206,667

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank
Bought by
Simpson Jon C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Mosser Chad N and Estate Of Nancy C Moser Deceas
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank N A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2012
Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Peth Thomas C and Peth Linda M
Bought by
Moser Nancy C
Seller's Agent
Peter Gustis
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Peter Gustis
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$62,900
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
5.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.66%
Original Mortgage
$61,304
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2008
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Peth Thomas C and Peth Linda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2008
Sold by
Nieves Perez Carlos
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2006
Sold by
Bodden Douglas R
Bought by
Nieves Perez Carlos

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,920
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2003
Sold by
Stamm Ralph H
Bought by
Kisling Verna B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$61,103
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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
Vargas-Simpson Jocelyn -- None Listed On Document
Simpson Jon C $63,000 None Available
Jpmorgan Chase Bank N A $40,000 None Available
Moser Nancy C $62,900 None Available
Peth Thomas C $50,000 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $2,200 None Available
Nieves Perez Carlos $109,900 None Available
Kisling Verna B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Simpson Jon C $93,277
Previous Owner Simpson Jon C $92,000
Previous Owner Simpson Jon C $92,000
Previous Owner Moser Nancy C $61,304
Previous Owner Nieves Perez Carlos $87,920
Previous Owner Nieves Perez Carlos $21,980
Previous Owner Bodden Douglas R $25,500
Previous Owner Bodden Douglas R $25,000
Previous Owner Bodden Douglas R $61,103
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Sold $62,900 +5.0% $48 / Sq Ft
02/13/2012 02/13/12 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2012 01/09/12 For Sale $59,900 -- $46 / 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 $1,210 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2024 $2,319 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2023 $2,210 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2022 $2,155 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2021 $2,079 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2020 $2,079 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2019 $2,020 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2018 $2,003 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2017 $1,969 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2016 $768 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2015 $768 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
2014 $768 $54,200 $24,200 $30,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Gustis

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Peter Gustis

    Springer Realty Group

    (610) 209-9219

    1 in this area

    74 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003808284

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4396-09-27-4004

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Wyomissing

1739 Portland Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1739 Portland Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 09 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $213,667, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 1739 Portland Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Spring Ridge Elementary School, Wilson Southern Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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