20 Birchwood Rd Reading, PA 19610
Estimated Value: $425,893 - $499,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,871
Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Heated Floors
- Colonial Architecture
- Wilson High School Rated A-
- 0.45 Acre Lot
- No HOA
About This Home
As of August 2019Welcome to 20 Birchwood Rd. This Wyomissing home is situated on almost 1/2 acre, lush with trees, beautiful landscaping and many outdoor areas to sit and relax. Very park like! Located in Wilson Schools, this charming home has 4 bedrooms, with potential for 5th bedroom, finished basement and 2.5 baths. The first floor has plenty of room to spread out with large formal living room and oversized dining room with access to flagstone patio. Dining room has hardwood flooring. The 1st floor office space has many possibilities: home office, den, play room or even a 5th bedroom. It has gorgeous cherry built ins, hardwood flooring, pocket door, and exposed brick wall: a very special room! Kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, tile backsplash, black composite sink, all stainless appliances, smooth cooktop and double oven. The kitchen is open to the family room which has access to the 2nd flagstone patio. This room features wood burning fireplace and radiant heat floors. What a great room for those chilly nights! The basement is finished in neutral tones. Plenty of ceiling lights, cedar closet and other storage closets. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring. Master en suite bath was inspired by Pinterest with butcherblock counter top, vessel sink and shutter door. All windows on 2nd floor have been replaced, new roof in 2015, new indirect hot water heater in 2019, newly sealed driveway, new bronzed door hardware and hinges, almost all of the doors are solid wood. Side entry garage. Hidden/Attached exeterior storage shed. Yard features 2 flagstone patios, side grassy area for play, mulched area for hammock, fire pit and sandbox. Sellers used to have a large play set in the mulched area between the 2 patios (play set is since removed) A lot of places to spread out! 2 Radon systems. 3 zone heat, 2 zone ac makes it easy to control the interior temp. This is not your typical Wilson home: solid/ quality construction. Quiet and secluded neighborhood with minimal drive through traffic. Great curb appeal with the 2nd level balcony! Book your showing today! This one will not last!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Donna Brown
RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS326583 Listed on: 06/20/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,027
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 0.45
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 6 Open Parking Spaces
- Side Facing Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Active Radon Mitigation
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Central Vacuum
- Ceiling Fan
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Views of Woods
- Partially Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
- Heated Floors
- Tile or Brick
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Cedar Closet
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Electric Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Spring Ridge Elementary School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- 200+ Amp Service
- Municipal Trash
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Windows
- 0.45 Acre Lot
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Greenwood Mall Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8445
- Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-06-49-8445
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 20, 2019
Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Brown Christopher and Brown Donna
Bought by
Cannon Kimberly B
Seller's Agent
Donna Brown
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.23%
Total Days on Market
27
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
$163,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 2008
Sold by
Donald E Mattern Revocable Trust and Mattern Donald E
Bought by
Brown Christopher and Brown Donna
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,254
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 21, 2004
Sold by
Mattern Donald E and Mattern Anna M
Bought by
Mattern Donald E
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Kimberly B | $300,000 | Signature Abstract | |
| Brown Christopher | $259,900 | Lawyers Title Insurance Corp | |
| Mattern Donald E | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Cannon Kimberly B | $160,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Brown Christopher | $64,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Brown Christopher | $259,072 | |
| Previous Owner | Brown Christopher | $255,254 | |
| Previous Owner | Mattern Donald E | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2019 08/14/19 | Sold | $300,000 | -1.6% | $104 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2019 07/18/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/10/2019 07/10/19 | Price Changed | $305,000 | -1.6% | $106 / Sq Ft |
| 06/20/2019 06/20/19 | For Sale | $310,000 | -- | $108 / Sq Ft |
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 | $2,374 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2023 | $7,342 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2022 | $6,446 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2021 | $6,220 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2020 | $6,179 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2019 | $6,027 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2018 | $5,966 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2017 | $5,864 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2016 | $1,788 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2015 | $1,788 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
| 2014 | $1,788 | $161,900 | $43,900 | $118,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Donna Brown
RE/MAX of Reading
-
Jeroen Harmsen
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 763-5179
27 in this area
312 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK343506
APN: 96-4396-06-49-8445
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