NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 W Oley St Reading, PA 19601

Greenwich Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $123,000 - $261,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,403 Sq Ft
$82/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2014

Last sale price $75,000 $31 Per Sq Ft

Est. 164% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,224/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of November 2014

Huge 5 bedroom home

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Kopicz

GKS Brown Realty Services Listed on: 10/23/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Kopicz

GKS Brown Realty Services Listed on: 10/23/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,403 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7149
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-5307-56-44-7149

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tenant Property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Huge 5 bedroom home
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2403
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2403
  • Net Sq Ft: 2403.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 31.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2403
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7400.00
  • Land Use Code: 117
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1456515
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2104.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-5307-56-44-7149
  • Tax Lot: 7149
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 11/28/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Soriano Dani R
Bought by
Anticvs Llc
Current Estimated Value
$197,933

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Wetxel Lynn B
Bought by
Sorino Dani R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,987
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2008
Sold by
Gombar Herman Marie
Bought by
Wetzel Lynn B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2007
Sold by
Sovereign Bank
Bought by
Gombar Herman Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Smallwood Michael and Smallwood Michael E
Bought by
Sovereign Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2003
Sold by
Community Initiatives Development Corp
Bought by
Smallwood Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,000
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2001
Sold by
Hud and Navarro Denise
Bought by
Community Initiatives Development Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2000
Sold by
Union Planters Bank Na
Bought by
Hud
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
Anticvs Llc $7,000 None Available
Sorino Dani R $30,000 None Available
Wetzel Lynn B $63,543 None Available
Gombar Herman Marie $48,500 None Available
Sovereign Bank $1,900 None Available
Smallwood Michael $60,000 --
Community Initiatives Development Corp $7,500 --
Hud -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Soriano Dani R $45,987
Previous Owner Wetzel Lynn B $70,000
Previous Owner Smallwood Michael $57,000
Previous Owner Community Initiatives Development Corp $7,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/28/2014 11/28/14 Sold $75,000 0.0% $31 / Sq Ft
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2014 10/23/14 For Sale $75,000 -- $31 / 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 $1,411 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2024 $2,309 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2023 $2,273 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2022 $2,273 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2021 $2,273 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2020 $2,250 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2019 $2,250 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2018 $2,250 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2017 $2,236 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2016 $1,277 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2015 $1,277 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
2014 $1,175 $52,000 $7,400 $44,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cathy Kopicz

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Cathy Kopicz

    GKS Brown Realty Services

    (610) 780-9421

    15 Total Sales

    Cathy Kopicz
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003129100

Bright MLS

APN: 15-5307-56-44-7149

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Greenwich

229 W Oley St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 229 W Oley St, Reading, PA 19601 since 23 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $197,933, approximately $82 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 229 W Oley St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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