NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1840 Elder St Reading, PA 19604

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $290,173 - $344,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,776 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2015

Last sale price $123,900 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 148% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,882 / mo

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.18 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

About This Home

As of May 2015

3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, brick ranch near Albright College, finished lower level rec room, Gas Heat with Central Air, quick possession.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry Sherman

(610) 898-1441 frontdesk1110@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #AB048417L Listed on: 03/06/2015

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Buckley

(610) 670-6566 lindabuckley0894@gmail.com Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One

Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25x100
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hampden Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0417
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5318-80-40-0417

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Outdoor Gas Grill
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1776
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1776
  • Net Sq Ft: 1438.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1438
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 338
  • 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, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: 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: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 70700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24700.00
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1463658
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3861.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5318-80-40-0417
  • Tax Lot: 0417
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2015
Closed on
May 1, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Barry Sherman
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Linda Buckley
Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$123,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-4.62%
Current Estimated Value
$307,543

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$183,643
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%
Original Mortgage
$99,120
Outstanding Balance
$74,485
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$233,058
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$123,900 Old Republic Natl Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $99,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2015 05/28/15 Sold $123,900 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
04/13/2015 04/13/15 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Price Changed $123,900 -4.6% $70 / Sq Ft
03/06/2015 03/06/15 For Sale $129,900 -- $73 / 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 $2,693 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2025 $2,589 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2024 $4,236 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2023 $4,171 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2022 $4,171 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2021 $4,171 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2020 $4,129 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2019 $4,129 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2018 $4,129 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2017 $4,101 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2016 $2,343 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2015 $2,343 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
2014 $2,156 $95,400 $24,700 $70,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Barry Sherman

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Barry Sherman

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 914-4633

    41 Total Sales

    Barry Sherman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Linda Buckley

    Weichert Corporate

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002547288

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5318-80-40-0417

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 College Heights

1840 Elder St, Reading, PA

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