NOT LISTED FOR SALE

209 Taft Ave Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $198,000 - $259,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,779 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 15, 2014

Last sale price $95,000 $53 Per Sq Ft

Est. 133% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,319 / mo

213 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of May 2014

Charming Antietam Brick, Motivated homeowner willing to consider all offers, front porch and level back yard for relaxing, entertaining and peacefulness,Newer carpet in living room,Large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space,Bedrooms are separate, Enjoy your times in the finished down stairs living space with recessed lighting. Home has a lot to offer,fenced yard,with off street parking on a quiet street,close to everything.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Smith-Rader

(610) 777-2500 gcsmithrader@aim.com Smith-Rader Real Estate Listed on: 09/05/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Smith-Rader

(610) 777-2500 gcsmithrader@aim.com Smith-Rader Real Estate Listed on: 09/05/2013

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,779 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Antietam Middle Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Back Up Oil Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2626
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-5327-14-44-2626

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrig,Washer/Dryer Are Negotiable
  • Inclusions: Range
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1779
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1779
  • Net Sq Ft: 1779.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 54.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1779
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Heat Pump - Oil Backup, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 22100.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1471021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3256.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5327-14-44-2626
  • Tax Lot: 2626
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2013
Closed on
May 15, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gail Smith-Rader
Smith-Rader Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gail Smith-Rader
Smith-Rader Real Estate
List Price
$97,500
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-2.56%
Current Estimated Value
$221,675

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,675
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%
Original Mortgage
$91,413
Outstanding Balance
$69,149
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$152,526

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$93,100 None Available
$64,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $91,413
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/15/2014 05/15/14 Sold $95,000 -2.6% $53 / Sq Ft
04/06/2014 04/06/14 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2014 03/07/14 For Sale $97,500 +2.6% $55 / Sq Ft
03/06/2014 03/06/14 Off Market $95,000 -- --
02/19/2014 02/19/14 Price Changed $97,500 -2.4% $55 / Sq Ft
10/23/2013 10/23/13 Price Changed $99,900 -4.8% $56 / Sq Ft
09/23/2013 09/23/13 Price Changed $104,900 -8.7% $59 / Sq Ft
09/05/2013 09/05/13 For Sale $114,900 +2.6% $65 / Sq Ft
03/31/2012 03/31/12 Sold $112,000 -2.5% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2011 05/01/11 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2011 04/04/11 Price Changed $114,900 -4.2% $117 / Sq Ft
02/24/2011 02/24/11 For Sale $119,900 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,487 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2025 $1,419 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2024 $4,310 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2023 $4,165 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2022 $4,033 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2021 $3,948 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2020 $3,839 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2019 $3,718 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2018 $3,679 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2017 $3,570 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2016 $996 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2015 $996 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
2014 $946 $66,300 $22,100 $44,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gail Smith-Rader

    Smith-Rader Real Estate

    (610) 777-2500

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Gail Smith-Rader
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  • Michele McCartney

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michele McCartney

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 587-1913

    1 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    Michele McCartney
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003578618

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5327-14-44-2626

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606

209 Taft Ave, Reading, PA

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