NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19605

Hyde Park-Muhlenberg Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $228,303 - $264,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,598 Sq Ft
$153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2012

Last sale price $110,000 $69 Per Sq Ft

Est. 113% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,364/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2012

Wow! Original family owned split level SMD in a very nice Muhlenberg neighborhood in fantastic condition! Beautifully updated & restored with quality materials & workmanship! Virtually everything new. New 40 year roof & vinyl siding, new double pane energy efficient windows & doors, new gas furnace & C/A, new 200 AMP electric service & breaker panel. New gorgeous white 21 handle IKEA kitchen fully loaded with stainless steel refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, microwave, extra deep stainless steel sink, Moen faucet, brushed nickle handles, under cabinets, LED lights, recessed lights in the coffered ceiling, beautiful black solid granite countertops, breakfast room, dining area & 3 bedrooms with gorgeous hardwood floors, upgraded full bath & powder rooms with tile & granite counter tops. Lower level family room with new carpet, full laundry room with new washer, dryer & 2nd refrigerator. Covered rear cement patio, nice fenced in yard. Driveway parking for 3 cars. Simply spectacular! 1 Year Home Warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Candelaria

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/08/2012

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Candelaria

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 08/08/2012

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,598 Sq Ft Home
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Muhlenberg 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
  • Hyde Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8237
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-16-83-8237

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,548

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven, Ref., Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Lower Level Ref.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Remarks Public: Wow! Original family owned split level SMD in a very nice Muhlenberg neighborhood in fantastic condition! Beautifully updated & restored with quality materials & workmanship! Virtually everything new. New 40 year roof & vinyl siding, new double pane energy efficient windows & doors, new gas furnace & C/A, new 200 AMP electric service & breaker panel. New gorgeous white 21 handle IKEA kitchen fully loaded with stainless steel refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, microwave, extra deep stainless steel sink, Moen faucet, brushed nickle handles, under cabinets, LED lights, recessed lights in the coffered ceiling, beautiful black solid granite countertops, breakfast room, dining area & 3 bedrooms with gorgeous hardwood floors, upgraded full bath & powder rooms with tile & granite counter tops. Lower level family room with new carpet, full laundry room with new washer, dryer & 2nd refrigerator. Covered rear cement patio, nice fenced in yard. Driveway parking for 3 cars. Simply spectacular! 1 Year Home Warranty.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1598
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1598
  • Net Sq Ft: 1598.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 81.29
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1598
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 223

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • 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: MUHLENBERG
  • High School: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 40900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 26600.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1543820
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2548.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5308-16-83-8237
  • Tax Lot: 8237
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 11/05/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2012
Closed on
Nov 5, 2012
Sold by
Gallmoyer Gary J
Bought by
Morales Zamora Maria I
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-15.32%
Current Estimated Value
$233,846

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,846
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Outstanding Balance
$62,189
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,834
Source: Public Records

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
Morales Zamora Maria I $110,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morales Zamora Maria I $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/05/2012 11/05/12 Sold $110,000 -15.3% $69 / Sq Ft
10/01/2012 10/01/12 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2012 08/08/12 For Sale $129,900 -- $81 / 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 $1,013 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2024 $3,250 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2023 $3,050 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2022 $3,000 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2021 $2,929 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2020 $2,929 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2019 $2,867 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2018 $2,816 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2017 $2,763 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2016 $818 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2015 $818 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
2014 $818 $67,500 $26,600 $40,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jose Candelaria

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jose Candelaria

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-8066

    5 in this area

    222 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004061398

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5308-16-83-8237

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Hyde Park-Muhlenberg

223 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 223 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA 19605 since 08 August 2012 and is currently estimated at $244,326, approximately $152 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 223 Columbia Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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