NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1998 Highland Ave Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $321,000 - $423,454

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,528 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 29, 2018

Last sale price $180,000 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,188/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 11.51 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of November 2018

Looking for privacy and a convenient location? This contemporary 2,528 SF A-Frame is nestled on 11.5 acres of woodland in Lower Alsace Township and offers easy access to schools, shopping and Route 422 E. Some TLC and updating is needed to restore this wooded retreat to it's original condition. The one-owner, custom designed home, features 4 BR's, 2.5 baths, an eat-in kitchen and two impressive, floor to ceiling brick fireplaces. Other highlights of this potential equity builder include: Central A/C, finished lower level, attached garage, newer roof and a spacious wrap around deck;a great place for entertaining or just enjoying nature with friends and family! Make this your first step to better living! Call today for more details and to set up your private showing.

Last Listed By

John Tomaszewski

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS142081A Listed on: 10/18/2018

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 11.51 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,528 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Antietam Middle Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3259
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-5316-11-66-3259

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Remarks Public: Looking for privacy and a convenient location? This contemporary 2,528 SF A-Frame is nestled on 11.5 acres of woodland in Lower Alsace Township and offers easy access to schools, shopping and Route 422 E. Some TLC and updating is needed to restore this wooded retreat to it's original condition. The one-owner, custom designed home, features 4 BR's, 2.5 baths, an eat-in kitchen and two impressive, floor to ceiling brick fireplaces. Other highlights of this potential equity builder include: Central A/C, finished lower level, attached garage, newer roof and a spacious wrap around deck;a great place for entertaining or just enjoying nature with friends and family! Make this your first step to better living! Call today for more details and to set up your private showing.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2528
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2528
  • Net Sq Ft: 2528.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 89.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2528
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1998

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding, Brick
  • 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: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: ANTIETAM
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.51
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 493535.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1469803
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9460.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5316-11-66-3259
  • Tax Lot: 3259
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 11/29/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2018
Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Milshaw Joseph P and Estate Of Richard John Milshaw
Bought by
Arentz Kevin and Arentz Krista
Seller's Agent
John Tomaszewski
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Danny Minotto
Bold Realty
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-20%
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$357,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,364
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1977
Bought by
Milshaw Richard John and Milshaw Janet R

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
Arentz Kevin $180,000 Conestoga Title Company
Milshaw Richard John -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arentz Kevin $140,000
Previous Owner Milshaw Janet Roberts $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/29/2018 11/29/18 Sold $180,000 -20.0% $71 / Sq Ft
11/10/2018 11/10/18 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2018 10/18/18 For Sale $225,000 -- $89 / 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 $2,257 $108,500 $32,800 $75,700
2024 $7,053 $108,500 $32,800 $75,700
2023 $6,816 $108,500 $32,800 $75,700
2022 $6,600 $108,500 $32,800 $75,700
2021 $6,461 $108,500 $32,800 $75,700
2020 $6,282 $108,500 $32,800 $75,700
2019 $9,460 $168,700 $72,700 $96,000
2018 $9,361 $168,700 $72,700 $96,000
2017 $9,083 $168,700 $72,700 $96,000
2016 $2,533 $168,700 $72,700 $96,000
2015 $2,533 $168,700 $72,700 $96,000
2014 $2,406 $168,700 $72,700 $96,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Tomaszewski

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    John Tomaszewski

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 451-1804

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    John Tomaszewski
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  • Danny Minotto

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Danny Minotto

    Bold Realty

    (610) 763-3585

    4 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Danny Minotto
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1009997124

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5316-11-66-3259

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606

1998 Highland Ave, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 1998 Highland Ave, Reading, PA 19606 since 18 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $357,364, approximately $141 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1998 Highland Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mount Penn Elementary Center, Mount Penn Primary Center, and Antietam Middle Senior High School.

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