NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 E 34th St Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $230,000 - $298,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,353 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2015

Last sale price $124,000 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,558/month

393 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2015

Excellent opportunity to purchase a single family home in the Exeter school district without breaking the bank! This charming Reiffton brick home features a large living room and dining area which are great for entertaining. The three bedrooms on the second floor are all spacious. Hardwood floors can be found under the carpet. The large basement provides a great option for storage. Don't forget about the walk out basement that leads to a large backyard. All of this plus a very convenient location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samuel Padovani

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS320171 Listed on: 01/19/2014

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Matt Wolf

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS271731

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Asterino

Springer Realty Group

Springer Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,353 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Reiffton Elementary School
  • Exeter Township Junior Middle School
  • Exeter Township Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reiffton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0801
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5326-10-35-0801

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Window Treatments/Curtains On The 1st Floor
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Remarks Public: Excellent opportunity to purchase a single family home in the Exeter school district without breaking the bank! This charming Reiffton brick home features a large living room and dining area which are great for entertaining. The three bedrooms on the second floor are all spacious. Hardwood floors can be found under the carpet. The large basement provides a great option for storage. Don't forget about the walk out basement that leads to a large backyard. All of this plus a very convenient location!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1353
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1353
  • Net Sq Ft: 1353.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 91.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1353
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 20

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School: REIFFTON SCHOOL
  • Middle School: EXETER TOWNSHIP JUNIOR
  • High School: EXETER TOWNSHIP SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397319
  • Elementary School: REIFFTON SCHOOL
  • High School: EXETER TOWNSHIP SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: EXETER TOWNSHIP JUNIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 57900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30400.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1505619
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3664.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5326-10-35-0801
  • Tax Lot: 0801
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 03/23/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2014
Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Kimmel Robert Harry
Bought by
Busch Stephen Joseph and Busch Danielle Werner
Seller's Agent
Samuel Padovani
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Joe Asterino
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$124,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-4.62%
Current Estimated Value
$259,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Outstanding Balance
$96,351
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$168,649
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Busch Stephen Joseph $124,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Busch Stephen Joseph $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Sold $124,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
02/16/2015 02/16/15 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2015 01/22/15 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2014 12/31/14 Price Changed $124,000 +3.3% $92 / Sq Ft
12/11/2014 12/11/14 Price Changed $120,000 -7.7% $89 / Sq Ft
11/01/2014 11/01/14 For Sale $130,000 +4.8% $96 / Sq Ft
11/01/2014 11/01/14 Off Market $124,000 -- --
09/22/2014 09/22/14 Price Changed $130,000 -7.1% $96 / Sq Ft
08/16/2014 08/16/14 Price Changed $140,000 -6.7% $103 / Sq Ft
08/04/2014 08/04/14 For Sale $150,000 +21.0% $111 / Sq Ft
08/03/2014 08/03/14 Off Market $124,000 -- --
04/06/2014 04/06/14 Price Changed $150,000 -3.2% $111 / Sq Ft
01/19/2014 01/19/14 For Sale $155,000 -- $115 / 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 $1,394 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2024 $4,193 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2023 $4,056 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2022 $4,011 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2021 $3,950 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2020 $3,906 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2019 $3,863 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2018 $3,852 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2017 $3,796 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2016 $950 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2015 $950 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
2014 $918 $88,300 $30,400 $57,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002784176

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5326-10-35-0801