$147,000
SOLD DEC 10, 2015
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,832 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$80 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

65 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2022

Super solid stone ranch home in a great location! Get anywhere in the Greater Reading area in less than 15 minutes with easy access to Route 12/Warren St. bypass from this Muhlenberg Township home. Covered front porch greets you and your guests or is a great place to watch the afternoon go by. As you enter, unique stone flooring and hardwood floors throughout main living area accent this home with nice room sizes throughout. Large bay window brings in lots of light to the front of the house. Sliding door leads to the backyard patio and deck with private sitting area. Wooded backdrop of this home provides privacy for dinner or your favorite novel. Inside, spacious bedrooms provide room for growing family. Master bedroom offers completely remodeled bathroom with walk-in shower and double bowl vanity. Full hall bath with tub accommodates the rest of the family. Walkout lower level connects with oversized garage that could be more living space if desired. Gas heat and hot water help keep your utility bills in line. Half bath in lower level is great if you are entertaining out back or working in the garage. Expanded driveway allows for more parking for your trailer or extra vehicles. This home is ready and waiting for you today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Martin

Century 21 Gold License #RS219358L Listed on: 08/11/2015

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Colt Solliday

Compass RE License #RS320052

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,554

Year Built

1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Remarks Public: Super solid stone ranch home in a great location! Get anywhere in the Greater Reading area in less than 15 minutes with easy access to Route 12/Warren St. bypass from this Muhlenberg Township home. Covered front porch greets you and your guests or is a great place to watch the afternoon go by. As you enter, unique stone flooring and hardwood floors throughout main living area accent this home with nice room sizes throughout. Large bay window brings in lots of light to the front of the house. Sliding door leads to the backyard patio and deck with private sitting area. Wooded backdrop of this home provides privacy for dinner or your favorite novel. Inside, spacious bedrooms provide room for growing family. Master bedroom offers completely remodeled bathroom with walk-in shower and double bowl vanity. Full hall bath with tub accommodates the rest of the family. Walkout lower level connects with oversized garage that could be more living space if desired. Gas heat and hot water help keep your utility bills in line. Half bath in lower level is great if you are entertaining out back or working in the garage. Expanded driveway allows for more parking for your trailer or extra vehicles. This home is ready and waiting for you today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1832
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1832
  • Net Sq Ft: 1832.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 81.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1832
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1906

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 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

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • High School: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 72500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31000.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1547806
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4159.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5318-19-52-6434
  • Tax Lot: 6434
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 12/10/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2015
Closed on
Dec 10, 2015
Sold by
Wentzel Raymond R and Wentzel Lorraine M
Bought by
Benton Toni M and Benton Daniel L
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Martin
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Colt Solliday
Compass RE
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$147,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-8.07%
Current Estimated Value
$345,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$198,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%
Original Mortgage
$132,275
Interest Rate
3.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2007
Sold by
Eberly Bonnie Lou
Bought by
Wentzel Raymond R and Wentzel Lorraine M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2007
Sold by
Alsace Associates
Bought by
Montag Miriam M
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $147,000 None Available
Deed $115,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $170,940 FHA
Closed $132,275 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $265,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Off Market $265,000 -- --
03/04/2022 03/04/22 For Sale $249,900 +70.0% $136 / Sq Ft
12/10/2015 12/10/15 Sold $147,000 -1.9% $80 / Sq Ft
10/15/2015 10/15/15 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Price Changed $149,900 -6.3% $82 / Sq Ft
08/11/2015 08/11/15 For Sale $159,900 -- $87 / 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 $1,554 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2024 $4,983 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2023 $4,677 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2022 $4,599 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2021 $4,491 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2020 $4,491 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2019 $4,395 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2018 $4,318 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2017 $4,236 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2016 $1,255 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2015 $1,255 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
2014 $1,255 $103,500 $31,000 $72,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002678084

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5318-19-52-6434