$292,000
SOLD MAR 8, 2019

23 Josephs Way Reading, PA 19607

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,246 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$90 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Butlers Pantry

About This Home

As of March 2019

Beautifully maintained stone and stucco front home on quiet cul-de-sac in Cumru Twp. Main floor features plenty of space with hardwood floors and tile. Private office, living room, powder room, dining room, large kitchen, family room with vaulted ceiling and glass doors leading to an oasis of a back yard. Professionally landscaped with pavered patio. Finished lower level with full bath, bedroom, family room and plenty of storage. On the second floor you'll find laundry, hall bath and 4 ample sized bedrooms including a master suite with cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and full bath. This home is in great shape and will not disappoint.A contingent offer has been accepted on this property. Please contact listing agent with questions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Creighton Stringer

Pagoda Realty License #RM425777 Listed on: 10/08/2018

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Aram Pakradooni

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Five Mile Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1529
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-4385-16-84-1529

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Curtains In Bonus Room, Garage Freezer
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Swingset, "Crooked" Playhouse, Wood
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Remarks Public: Beautifully maintained stone and stucco front home on quiet cul-de-sac in Cumru Twp. Main floor features plenty of space with hardwood floors and tile. Private office, living room, powder room, dining room, large kitchen, family room with vaulted ceiling and glass doors leading to an oasis of a back yard. Professionally landscaped with pavered patio. Finished lower level with full bath, bedroom, family room and plenty of storage. On the second floor you'll find laundry, hall bath and 4 ample sized bedrooms including a master suite with cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and full bath. This home is in great shape and will not disappoint.A contingent offer has been accepted on this property. Please contact listing agent with questions.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3246
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3246
  • Net Sq Ft: 2746.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2746
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 23

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Built In
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 154100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36500.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16117.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1494140
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7997.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-4385-16-84-1529
  • Tax Lot: 1529
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 03/08/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2018
Closed on
Mar 7, 2019
Sold by
Weise Bryan E and Weise Heather C
Bought by
Fultz Kyle A and Fultz Rebecca K
Seller's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Aram Pakradooni
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$292,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-2.63%
Current Estimated Value
$499,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$207,780
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.57%
Original Mortgage
$262,800
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2012
Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Wilson Leslie E and Myers Leslie E
Bought by
Weise Bryan E and Weise Heather C
Seller's Agent
Linda Minotto
Bold Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karl Becker
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2006
Sold by
Luciano John P and Luciano Ivelisse A
Bought by
Wilson Leslie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,920
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $292,000 Regal Abstract
Deed $225,000 None Available
Deed $329,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $330,879 New Conventional
Closed $345,000 New Conventional
Closed $268,000 New Conventional
Closed $262,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $263,920 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Sold $292,000 -2.6% $90 / Sq Ft
01/02/2019 01/02/19 For Sale $299,900 +2.7% $92 / Sq Ft
12/26/2018 12/26/18 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2018 12/23/18 Off Market $292,000 -- --
12/12/2018 12/12/18 Price Changed $299,900 -3.2% $92 / Sq Ft
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Price Changed $309,900 -3.1% $95 / Sq Ft
10/08/2018 10/08/18 For Sale $319,900 +42.2% $99 / Sq Ft
12/21/2012 12/21/12 Sold $225,000 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
10/15/2012 10/15/12 Off Market $225,000 -- --
10/14/2012 10/14/12 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2012 09/20/12 For Sale $225,000 -- $82 / 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 $3,402 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2024 $8,770 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2023 $8,524 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2022 $8,311 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2021 $8,146 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2020 $8,146 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2019 $8,047 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2018 $7,902 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2017 $7,748 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2016 $2,683 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2015 $2,683 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
2014 $2,683 $190,600 $36,500 $154,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1009138202

Bright MLS

APN: 39-4385-16-84-1529