NOT LISTED FOR SALE

243 Linden St Reading, PA 19604

Hillside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $149,000 - $161,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,310 Sq Ft
$118/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 22, 2018

Last sale price $68,000 $52 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $914/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Balcony
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2018

Previously renovated Boscovs home. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Gas heat. Updated kitchen and much more. Space for potential parking in the back. Set up your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Manzueta

(610) 750-6078 josemanzueta946@gmail.com JM Diamond Realty License #RM426115 Listed on: 03/30/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Serrano

(610) 422-3898 jay@mikecolemanteam.com Legacy Real Estate Associates, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,310 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5646
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-5317-18-21-5646

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1310
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1310
  • Net Sq Ft: 1310.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 49.62
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1310
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Flat, Shingle
  • 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
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 28800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12000.00
  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 1307
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1446280
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1766.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-5317-18-21-5646
  • Tax Lot: 5646
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Medina Lorenzo and Collazo-Rosario Carmen D
Bought by
Collazo-Rosario Carmen D
Current Estimated Value
$154,883

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,106
Outstanding Balance
$127,106
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$27,777

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2023
Sold by
Medina Lorenzo
Bought by
Medina Lorenzo and Collazo-Rosario Carmen D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2018
Closed on
Jun 22, 2018
Sold by
Weidler Jacob T
Bought by
Medina Lorenzo
Seller's Agent
Jose Manzueta
JM Diamond Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jose Serrano
Legacy Real Estate Associates, LLC
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$68,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.34%
Original Mortgage
$63,822
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2007
Sold by
Our City Reading Inc
Bought by
Weidler Jacob T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,549
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2007
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Our City Reading Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,999
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2006
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2006
Sold by
Bush Eric C
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2001
Sold by
Foul Wind Inc
Bought by
Bush Eric C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,119
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2001
Sold by
Leesport Bank
Bought by
Foul Wind Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$26,800
Interest Rate
7.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2001
Sold by
Palladino Sheila A
Bought by
The First National Bank Of Leesport

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$26,800
Interest Rate
7.2%
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
Collazo-Rosario Carmen D -- Conestoga Title
Medina Lorenzo -- --
Medina Lorenzo $65,000 None Available
Weidler Jacob T $65,000 None Available
Our City Reading Inc -- None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Washington Mutual Bank $1,800 None Available
Bush Eric C $48,500 --
Foul Wind Inc $25,000 --
The First National Bank Of Leesport $1,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Collazo-Rosario Carmen D $127,106
Previous Owner Medina Lorenzo $63,822
Previous Owner Weidler Jacob T $3,549
Previous Owner Weidler Jacob T $65,000
Previous Owner Our City Reading Inc $21,999
Previous Owner Bush Eric C $48,119
Previous Owner Foul Wind Inc $26,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Sold $68,000 +4.6% $52 / Sq Ft
05/03/2018 05/03/18 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2018 03/30/18 For Sale $65,000 -- $50 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,107 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2024 $1,812 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2023 $1,784 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2022 $1,784 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2021 $1,784 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2020 $1,766 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2019 $1,766 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2018 $1,766 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2017 $1,754 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jose Manzueta

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jose Manzueta

    JM Diamond Realty

    (484) 219-9232

    1 in this area

    265 Total Sales

    Jose Manzueta
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  • Jose Serrano

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jose Serrano

    Legacy Real Estate Associates, LLC

    (240) 426-5806

    42 Total Sales

    Jose Serrano
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000338506

Bright MLS

APN: 09-5317-18-21-5646

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 Hillside

243 Linden St, Reading, PA

Not Listed for Sale

Townhouses

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