$219,900
SOLD DEC 28, 2018

1921 Friedensburg Rd Reading, PA 19606

East Reading Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,722 Sq Ft
3.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • 3.52 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Second Garage
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2024

Cute & Cozy Cape on 3.55 acres * 3BR (4 possible) * 2 full baths * Open floor plan * Updated Kitchen * Newer mechanicals * Central Air * Large fenced area * 35 x 20 block garage with electric * shop & utility shed with office, electric, & A/C * Fenced area was used as a dog park with kennels * Acreage all surrounded by mature trees for privacy * Some cosmetics needed but lots of potential either for a cozy home or a home business!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Burnish

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS200629L Listed on: 11/13/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeroen Harmsen

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,872

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 3.52 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,722 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Oley Valley Elementary And Middle School
  • Oley Valley Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3933
  • Assessor Parcel Number 22-5338-03-40-3933

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,872

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Cute & Cozy Cape on 3.55 acres * 3BR (4 possible) * 2 full baths * Open floor plan * Updated Kitchen * Newer mechanicals * Central Air * Large fenced area * 35 x 20 block garage with electric * shop & utility shed with office, electric, & A/C * Fenced area was used as a dog park with kennels * Acreage all surrounded by mature trees for privacy * Some cosmetics needed but lots of potential either for a cozy home or a home business!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1722
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1722
  • Net Sq Ft: 1722.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 127.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1722
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1921

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Shed, 2nd Garage
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: OLEY VALLEY
  • Elementary School: OLEY VALLEY
  • Middle School: OLEY VALLEY
  • High School: OLEY VALLEY SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397314
  • Elementary School: OLEY VALLEY
  • High School: OLEY VALLEY SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: OLEY VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 56000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 50100.00
  • Land Use Code: 106
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.52
  • Lot Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCRIP
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 153331.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1469581
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3872.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 22-5338-03-40-3933
  • Tax Lot: 3933
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 12/28/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: OLEY VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2024
Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Nester Derrick L and Levan Jeffery
Bought by
Purcell John H and Delaney Barbara D
Seller's Agent
Liz Hoover
NextHome Legacy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Ricketts
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$407,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
5.71%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$419,502

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,502
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$325,600
Outstanding Balance
$323,020
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,482

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2018
Closed on
Dec 28, 2018
Sold by
Messersmith Kevin S and Messersmith Sharon A
Bought by
Nester Derrick L
Seller's Agent
Karen Burnish
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$219,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.04%
Original Mortgage
$208,905
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2008
Sold by
Sharp Jason A and Sharp Rita M
Bought by
Messersmith Kevin S and Messersmith Sharon A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,200
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2002
Sold by
Levan Wayne A
Bought by
Sharp Jason A and Cowan Rita M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,050
Interest Rate
6.85%
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $407,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $219,900 Signature Abstract
Deed $169,000 None Available
Deed $126,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $208,905 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $10,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $135,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $123,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $407,000 +5.7% $274 / Sq Ft
10/19/2024 10/19/24 Off Market $385,000 -- --
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Sale $385,000 +75.1% $259 / Sq Ft
12/28/2018 12/28/18 Sold $219,900 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Off Market $219,900 -- --
11/13/2018 11/13/18 For Sale $219,900 -- $128 / 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 $1,142 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2024 $4,263 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2023 $4,105 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2022 $4,052 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2021 $3,999 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2020 $3,936 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2019 $3,872 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2018 $3,829 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2017 $3,735 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2016 $923 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2015 $923 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
2014 $871 $106,100 $50,100 $56,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Liz Hoover

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Liz Hoover

    NextHome Legacy Real Estate

    (484) 336-4083

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Liz Hoover
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  • Jeffrey Ricketts

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jeffrey Ricketts

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 741-8605

    3 in this area

    113 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Ricketts
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  • Karen Burnish

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Karen Burnish

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 823-3819

    25 Total Sales

    Karen Burnish
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  • Jeroen Harmsen

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jeroen Harmsen

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 763-5179

    1 in this area

    312 Total Sales

    Jeroen Harmsen
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK102404

Bright MLS

APN: 22-5338-03-40-3933

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 East Reading

1921 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1921 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606 and is currently priced at $219,900, approximately $127 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1921 Friedensburg Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Oley Valley Elementary School, Oley Valley Middle School, and Oley Valley Senior High School.

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