NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1940 Old Lancaster Pike Reading, PA 19608

Spring Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $282,000 - $286,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 14, 2022

Last sale price $235,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,635/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Galley Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2022

Country living at its best in the Wilson School district - minutes from Rt. 222 for easy access to Lancaster, Phila or Allentown. Original owner - estate sale - Heat, electric and central air all replaced in the last two years -- roof and replacement windows in the last 5-6 years. Structurally sound, give this one a little of your own personal touches and you have a WOW property!! Basement garage, + 20' x 14' covered deck. Private lot. Showings begin on Monday 03/07/2022. More pictures to come!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

E DIANNE REED

E Dianne Reed Associates License #RB-025103-A Listed on: 03/03/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Courtney Longenecker

Keller Williams Elite License #RS347971

Keller Williams Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Cornwall Terrace Elementary School
  • Wilson Southern Middle School
  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Well
  • Municipal Trash
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7762
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4384-09-05-7762

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,547

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Country living at its best in the Wilson School district - minutes from Rt. 222 for easy access to Lancaster, Phila or Allentown. Original owner - estate sale - Heat, electric and central air all replaced in the last two years -- roof and replacement windows in the last 5-6 years. Structurally sound, give this one a little of your own personal touches and you have a WOW property!! Basement garage, + 20' x 14' covered deck. Private lot. Showings begin on Monday 03/07/2022. More pictures to come!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Galley
  • Window Features: Insulated, Replacement
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Garage Access, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2184
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1092
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 215.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1092
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1092
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1092
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1940

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Architectural 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Refuse: 600.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • Elementary School: CORNWALL TERRACE
  • Middle School: WILSON SOUTHERN
  • High School: WILSON
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CORNWALL TERRACE
  • High School: WILSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILSON SOUTHERN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 55900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33300.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15245.00
  • Property Condition: Good, Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1568602
  • School Tax: 2467.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3547.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4384-09-05-7762
  • Tax Lot: 7762
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1092
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 04/14/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2022
Closed on
Apr 14, 2022
Sold by
Trostle David L
Bought by
Higley Jacob and Higley Molly
Seller's Agent
E DIANNE REED
E Dianne Reed Associates
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Longenecker
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Current Estimated Value
$271,186

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,186
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Original Mortgage
$199,750
Outstanding Balance
$169,110
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,305

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1966
Bought by
Trostle Harold and Trostle Marian C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Higley Jacob $235,000 None Listed On Document
Trostle Harold -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Higley Jacob $199,750
Closed Higley Jacob $199,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2022 04/14/22 Sold $235,000 0.0% $215 / Sq Ft
03/10/2022 03/10/22 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2022 03/03/22 For Sale $235,000 -- $215 / 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 $1,797 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2024 $3,816 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2023 $3,636 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2022 $3,547 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2021 $3,422 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2020 $3,422 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2019 $3,325 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2018 $3,297 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2017 $3,241 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2016 $968 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2015 $968 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
2014 $968 $89,200 $33,300 $55,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    E DIANNE REED

    E Dianne Reed Associates

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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  • Courtney Longenecker

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Courtney Longenecker

    Keller Williams Elite

    (717) 405-9554

    1 in this area

    64 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2011282

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4384-09-05-7762

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608 Spring Township

1940 Old Lancaster Pike, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1940 Old Lancaster Pike, Reading, PA 19608 since 03 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $283,003, approximately $259 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1940 Old Lancaster Pike is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Shiloh Hills Elementary School, Wilson Southern Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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