NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Spruce St Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $217,000 - $262,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,254 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2012

Last sale price $90,000 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 162% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,456/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.1 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2012

Owner wants sold! Home is close to shopping, public transportation, and hospital. Large and spacious, offering 3 bedrooms and office, computer room or nursery. Home has met all West Reading code and inspection requirements. Excellent home, with potential. Could use some minor cosmetics but is move in condition. Great buy in Wyomissing Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JEANNE WYSOCKI

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 11/15/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Schlanger

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS306495

United Real Estate Strive 212

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,254 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4996
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-38-4996

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1254
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1254
  • Net Sq Ft: 1254.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 74.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1254
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • 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: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397308

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 51700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 21000.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: IREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1588014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3048.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-38-4996
  • Tax Lot: 4996
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 01/20/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2011
Closed on
Jan 20, 2012
Sold by
Purcell Paul E
Bought by
Doerrman Erika
Seller's Agent
JEANNE WYSOCKI
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Chad Schlanger
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$93,500
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-3.74%
Total Days on Market
24
Current Estimated Value
$235,994

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,994
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$87,718
Outstanding Balance
$61,003
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$163,021

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Purcell Paul E and Purcell Cynthia A
Bought by
Purcell Paul E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Doerrman Erika $90,000 None Available
Purcell Paul E -- Conestoga Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Doerrman Erika $87,718
Previous Owner Purcell Paul E $16,181
Previous Owner Purcell Paul E $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/20/2012 01/20/12 Sold $90,000 -3.7% $72 / Sq Ft
12/09/2011 12/09/11 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2011 11/15/11 For Sale $93,500 -- $75 / 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 $1,644 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2024 $4,018 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2023 $2,667 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2022 $3,730 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2021 $3,665 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2020 $3,558 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2019 $3,484 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2018 $3,386 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2017 $3,311 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2016 $1,067 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2015 $1,067 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
2014 $1,031 $72,700 $21,000 $51,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    JEANNE WYSOCKI

    RE/MAX of Reading

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Chad Schlanger

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (610) 334-2168

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Chad Schlanger
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004575056

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-38-4996

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19611

215 Spruce St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 215 Spruce St, Reading, PA 19611 since 15 November 2011 and is currently estimated at $235,994, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 215 Spruce St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including West Reading Elementary Center, Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, and Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School.

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