$180,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2024

1812 Portland Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Wyomissing Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,023 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$176 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2024

Competitively priced Single-Family Cape Cod centrally located in Wilson School District with low taxes. This home includes three bedrooms, with two situated on the main floor. Both main-floor bedrooms come with built-in closets and easy access to a full bathroom. Upstairs, the spacious third bedroom features a private bath with a whirlpool tub, a dressing area, and a generous mirrored closet. Step onto the covered side porch, a perfect spot for relaxing. Inside, the eat-in kitchen features ample counter and cabinet space, seamlessly connecting to a fully fenced backyard.

The partially finished lower level adds versatility with a separate laundry room that includes plumbing for a half bath. This area also offers the potential for a home office. The property is complete with a one-car detached garage with an opener and off-street parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Marrella

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS362685 Listed on: 06/27/2024

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Santos Rivera

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,650

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,023 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Lawn Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8883
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4396-09-16-8883

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,650

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-27
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Competitively priced Single-Family Cape Cod centrally located in Wilson School District with low taxes. This home includes three bedrooms, with two situated on the main floor. Both main-floor bedrooms come with built-in closets and easy access to a full bathroom. Upstairs, the spacious third bedroom features a private bath with a whirlpool tub, a dressing area, and a generous mirrored closet. Step onto the covered side porch, a perfect spot for relaxing. Inside, the eat-in kitchen features ample counter and cabinet space, seamlessly connecting to a fully fenced backyard. The partially finished lower level adds versatility with a separate laundry room that includes plumbing for a half bath. This area also offers the potential for a home office. The property is complete with a one-car detached garage with an opener and off-street parking.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1023
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1023
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 166.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1023
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1812

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1879.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2650.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4396-09-16-8883
  • Tax Lot: 8883
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1023
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 07/17/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2024
Closed on
Jul 17, 2024
Sold by
Levengood Mary Louise
Bought by
Pher Fs Llc
Seller's Agent
Chris Marrella
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Santos Rivera
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
5.94%
Views
323
Current Estimated Value
$284,549

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,549
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.58%
Original Mortgage
$199,500
Outstanding Balance
$197,952
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$50,970

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2009
Sold by
Mountz Terry L and Kessler Barbara Ann
Bought by
Levengood Mary Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2004
Sold by
Taylys Gladys
Bought by
Mountz Terry L and Kessler Barbara Ann
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $180,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $118,000 Old Republic National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $199,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $53,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $53,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Sold $180,000 +5.9% $176 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Off Market $169,900 -- --
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $169,900 -- $166 / 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 $1,356 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2024 $2,725 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2023 $2,597 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2022 $2,533 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2021 $2,444 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2020 $2,444 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2019 $2,375 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2018 $2,354 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2017 $2,314 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2016 $803 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2015 $803 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
2014 $803 $63,700 $22,100 $41,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Chris Marrella

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (609) 442-9946

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Santos Rivera

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (267) 467-3162

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2044800

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4396-09-16-8883

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Wyomissing

1812 Portland Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1812 Portland Ave, Reading, PA 19609 and is currently priced at $180,000, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1812 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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