NOT LISTED FOR SALE

24 Illinois Ave Reading, PA 19608

Lower Heidelberg Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $697,461

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,760 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 4, 2015

Last sale price $365,000 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,556 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of December 2015

Completely remodeled, this stunning home located in the highly coveted and sought after Green Valley Estates community has many outstanding features. Cooking is a breeze in this gorgeous well appointed kitchen with abundant granite counter tops and cherry cabinets, tile floors and back splash and stainless steel appliances. Morning coffee can be enjoyed in your sunny breakfast room overlooking your back yard. First floor master bedroom suite with cathedral ceilings, large walk in closet, bath with jetted tub, shower stall and double sink. Large two story family room with gas fireplace. First floor laundry. The second floor has three nice sized bedrooms all with spacious closets and a walk in entrance to a large attic area with lots of storage space. Your lower level is beautifully finished with a huge family room, very large guest room, den, hobby area and a full bath. Relax in your lovely back yard with an in ground heated salt water pool, fenced yard, shed and stamped concrete patio. This is a lovely home remodeled top to bottom it even has a new roof, curved formal staircase in entry, new lighting, security system, stairs to garage from lower level, water softener and so much more. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Strain

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS141501A Listed on: 10/01/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Strain

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS276669

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,889

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Green Valley Estat Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8480
  • Assessor Parcel Number 49-4376-08-78-8480

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,889

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Pool Supplies, Water Softener
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4760
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4760
  • Net Sq Ft: 4760.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 110.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3260
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • 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
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 100.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 192000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 22600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1519344
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7889.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 49-4376-08-78-8480
  • Tax Lot: 8480
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$697,461

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2015
Closed on
Dec 1, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Strain
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Strain
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,920
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,800
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
12.25%
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
-- Sarno Graziella M
$365,000 None Available
$339,900 None Available
$276,000 --
$216,375 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $365,000
Previous Owner $271,920
Previous Owner $220,800
Previous Owner $203,150
Closed $55,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 Sold $365,000 +1.4% $77 / Sq Ft
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $359,900 -- $76 / Sq Ft
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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 -- -- -- --
2025 $9,242 -- -- --
2024 $9,242 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2023 $9,242 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2022 $9,027 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2021 $9,027 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2020 $8,574 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2019 $8,340 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2018 $265 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2017 $7,964 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2016 $265 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2015 $260 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
2014 $2,803 $214,600 $22,600 $192,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Strain

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Linda Strain

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 780-0033

    92 Total Sales

    Linda Strain
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  • Christopher Strain

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Christopher Strain

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 698-1390

    63 Total Sales

    Christopher Strain
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002711068

Bright MLS

APN: 49-4376-08-78-8480

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608 Lower Heidelberg

24 Illinois Ave, Reading, PA

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