$300,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2022
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft
1.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$240 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2022

This home is located at 242 Dickinson Dr, Reading, PA 19605 and is currently priced at $300,000, approximately $239 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 242 Dickinson Dr is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, Schuylkill Valley Middle School, and Schuylkill Valley High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office Listed on: 07/14/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Kostzewa

RE/MAX Of Reading

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,390

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1.34 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,252 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8333
  • Assessor Parcel Number 27-4388-04-94-8333

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,390

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1252
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1252
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 239.62
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1252
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 242

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397313
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 94500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 41400.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 58370.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1476996
  • School Tax: 3781.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5390.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 27-4388-04-94-8333
  • Tax Lot: 8333
  • Tax Page Number: 25
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1252
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/14/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 14, 2022
Sold by
Wolfe Stacy N
Bought by
Forbes Peter J and Forbes Carol I
Seller's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
Buyer's Agent
Chris Kostzewa
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Current Estimated Value
$359,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.26%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$129,235
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$230,457

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Wolfe Stacy N and Estate Of Alexander S Wolfe
Bought by
Wolfe Wolfe D and Wolfe Stacy N

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 2015
Closed on
Jun 9, 2015
Sold by
Blumer William R
Bought by
Wolfe Alexander S and Scott Wolfe S
Seller's Agent
Eric Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Eric Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%
Original Mortgage
$142,400
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1994
Bought by
Zeppos Demostenis A Zeppos Anastasi
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 $300,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $178,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $148,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $142,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Sold $300,000 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Sale $300,000 +68.5% $240 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2015 07/09/15 Sold $178,000 -1.1% $105 / Sq Ft
03/19/2015 03/19/15 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2015 01/01/15 For Sale $179,900 -- $106 / 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 $2,045 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2024 $5,535 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2023 $5,390 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2022 $5,390 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2021 $5,390 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2020 $5,390 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2019 $5,254 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2018 $5,254 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2017 $5,216 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2016 $1,469 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2015 $1,469 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
2014 $1,469 $135,900 $41,400 $94,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2018802

Bright MLS

APN: 27-4388-04-94-8333