Seller's Agent in 2016
Dean Rentschler
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 914-6970
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
1908 Hessian Rd Reading, PA 19602
East Reading NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $396,000 - $859,000
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,220
Sq Ft
$137/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 3.77 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
- Normandy Architecture
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- 2 Fireplaces
About This Home
As of July 2016One of a kind 4,220 sq. ft. Stone Castle with Turrets, Built Circa 1929 on a 3.77 Acre partially wooded lot in the Hessian Camp Community. This timepiece treasure was peviously owned by Congressman Gus Yatron. The Congressional Law Library still remains in the First Floor Library with Original Oak Pegged Hardwood Floors and Full Leaded Glass Windows. Spectacular Formal Rooms with 12' Ceilings on the First Floor with Convenient Powder Room. Original Authentic Hammered Bronze Railings on the Landing and Stairway, and Gate Seperating the Living Room From the Formal Dinning Room. Refinished Original Harwoood Floor with Inlay, Slate Entry & Two Fireplaces. Timeless Kitchen with 36 Handle Cherry Cabinets, Chief 5 Burner Gas Stove, Stainless Refrigerator and Newer Maytag Dishwasher. All Interior and Exterior Doors are Imported European Oak. In 2012 the Furnace was converted from Oil to Natural Gas. View the landscape of City or Entertain from the Large Slate Floor Front Porch. The Second Floor with 10' Ceilings offers Four Spacious Bedrooms, Two of these Bedrooms share a Jack and Jill Tile Bathroom. Master Bedroom with Tile ensuite and Dressing Room. The Fourth Bedroom has its own Bathroom. The Third Floor is an Expansive 28 X 48 Open Room which would make a great Theatre Room, Entertainment Room, Artist Studio or your own Creative Idea. In the Finished Walkout Basement there is a massive Living Room with a Stone Wood Burning Fireplace with Insert and a 12000 BTU Gas Wall Stove. Off the Living Room there is a fully Equipped Kitchen, The Wine Cellar was converted to a Large Bedroom. In 2012 a New Full Spa Bath with Slate Walls and Floors, A Deep Soaker Tub and Shower was Added. This could be used as a Guest Apartment or Multi Generational Living Area. There is a one car attached Garage plus a 16 X20 Outdoor Storage Building on the Parking Area of the Home. This is a Timeless Treasure to be Sought and Appreciated for all it has to offer.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 914-6970 dean@therealestatedean.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 04/03/2015
Last Buyer's Agent
MICHAEL VAVRECK
(484) 388-1604 vav@century21parkroad.com United Real Estate Strive 212
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 3.77 Acre Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Normandy Architecture
- Pitched Roof
- Slate Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,220 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Ceiling Fan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Stone Fireplace
- Stained Glass
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Security System
- Laundry on main level
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile or Brick
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 5 Bathrooms
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
- Porch
Schools
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Hessian Camp Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 7167
- Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-07-59-7167
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2015
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Spillane Richard T
Bought by
Nakaishi Steven D and Nakaishi Melissa J
Seller's Agent
Dean Rentschler
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
MICHAEL VAVRECK
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$316,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$143,900
-31.29%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,673
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 16, 2009
Sold by
Spillane Richard T
Bought by
Richard T Spillane Revocable Trust and Spillane Richard T
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 2007
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Bought by
Spillane Richard T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 5, 2007
Sold by
Budge Kenneth Allan and Budge Kenneth Allan
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2004
Sold by
Budge Kenneth Allan and Carnegie Budge Kerri Anne
Bought by
Budge Kenneth Allan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 23, 2003
Sold by
Yatron Mildred Louise
Bought by
Budge Kenneth Allan and Carnegie Budge Kerri Anne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,920
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakaishi Steven D | $316,000 | Regal Abstract | |
| Richard T Spillane Revocable Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Spillane Richard T | $410,000 | None Available | |
| Cartus Financial Corporation | $410,000 | None Available | |
| Budge Kenneth Allan | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Budge Kenneth Allan | $249,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Spillane Richard T | $210,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Budge Kenneth Allan | $310,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Budge Kenneth Allan | $199,920 | |
| Closed | Budge Kenneth Allan | $49,980 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2016 07/29/16 | Sold | $316,000 | -2.8% | $75 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2016 06/06/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/31/2016 03/31/16 | Price Changed | $325,000 | -7.1% | $77 / Sq Ft |
| 09/21/2015 09/21/15 | Price Changed | $350,000 | -12.5% | $83 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2015 07/15/15 | Price Changed | $399,900 | -2.4% | $95 / Sq Ft |
| 06/10/2015 06/10/15 | Price Changed | $409,900 | -8.9% | $97 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2015 04/29/15 | Price Changed | $449,900 | -2.2% | $107 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2015 04/03/15 | For Sale | $459,900 | 0.0% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2014 05/01/14 | Rented | $2,200 | -20.0% | -- |
| 03/10/2014 03/10/14 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/10/2013 12/10/13 | For Rent | $2,750 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,154 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2024 | $8,432 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2023 | $8,302 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2022 | $8,302 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2021 | $8,302 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2020 | $8,218 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2019 | $8,218 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2018 | $8,218 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2017 | $8,164 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2016 | $4,664 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2015 | $4,664 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
| 2014 | $4,292 | $189,900 | $102,700 | $87,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dean Rentschler
-
Penny Noll
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Penny Noll
RE/MAX
(610) 780-6688
3 in this area
82 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2016
MICHAEL VAVRECK
United Real Estate Strive 212
-
Todd Sell
Seller's Agent in 2014
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
(484) 926-0360
1 in this area
140 Total Sales
-
Jeroen Harmsen
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 763-5179
1 in this area
312 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002566254
APN: 16-5316-07-59-7167
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