Seller's Agent in 2023
Emily Gordon
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 858-2068
3 in this area
126 Total Sales
256 Constitution Ave Reading, PA 19606
Exeter NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $486,000 - $603,000
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,776
Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Owatin Creek Elementary School Rated 9+
- No HOA
- Shed
About This Home
As of March 2023Welcome to this Charming Exeter home. You will need to see this one for yourself. 5 Bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms with room to grow. This well cared for home has a large front porch as you come up to the front door. Through the front door you are greeted by the two story foyer. To the right you have the dining room with built-in corner cabinet. To the left you have a bonus room with coffered ceilings and french doors. It could be a great office, playroom, reading nook, or whatever you'd like. As we walk further into the home you step into the Kitchen/Family Room area. The entertainment/book units and wall mount will remain. Cozi up with the natural gas fireplace. Enjoy the live edge custom bar that seats four. In the kitchen you have newer appliances and a beautiful kitchen island. Laundry and half bathroom are right off the kitchen but that is not all. The owner's suite with tons of natural light and space is also located on the main living area of this home. The carpet and paint is all newly done for you to move right in. Enjoy the walk-in closet and large newly remodeled bathroom. The large deck will be great for warmer weather entertaining or just enjoying being outside.
Upstairs you will find 4 large bedrooms and a large full bathroom with a door between the bath/toilet area and the vanities. 3 of these bedroom are newly painted with new flooring.
In the lower level you will find a nearly finished area just waiting for your finishing touches. There is a beautiful gas fireplace, a bar, built-in Bose stereo system and speakers, a bathroom that just needs the Saniflo toilet installed as well as tons of room for storage. From here you enter the oversized two car garage. Lots of cabinets for all of your tools and plenty of room to park two cars.
This home has so much to offer the new owners. Make your appointment ahead of time so you don't miss out.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 858-2068 egordon@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #rs354757 Listed on: 02/02/2023
Co-Listed By
(610) 763-5179 jharmsen@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,168
Year Built
- Built in 2001
Lot Details
- 0.47
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Basement Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,776 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- 1 Fireplace
- Basement
- Garage Access
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Shed
- 0.47 Acre Lot
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Colony Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5752
- Assessor Parcel Number 43-5336-14-22-5752
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 2, 2023
Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Filley William D
Bought by
Karst Stephen J and Karst Lisa M
Seller's Agent
Emily Gordon
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
6.52%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,809
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$218,442
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,329
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Filley William D and Filley Tracy L
Bought by
Filley William D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,106
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 25, 2005
Sold by
Green Brent A and Green Amy
Bought by
Filley William D and Filley Tracy L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,920
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 12, 2003
Sold by
Bardsley Steven J and Bardsley Kathy
Bought by
Green Brent A and Green Amy L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,467
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 25, 2001
Sold by
Wingco Development Corp
Bought by
Bardsley Steven J and Bardsley Kathy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,700
Interest Rate
7.18%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karst Stephen J | $425,000 | -- | |
| Filley William D | -- | -- | |
| Filley William D | $249,900 | Commonwealth Title | |
| Green Brent A | $176,709 | -- | |
| Bardsley Steven J | $177,185 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Karst Stephen J | $225,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Filley William D | $227,106 | |
| Previous Owner | Filley William D | $199,920 | |
| Previous Owner | Green Brent A | $18,467 | |
| Previous Owner | Bardsley Steven J | $141,700 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2023 03/13/23 | Sold | $425,000 | 0.0% | $153 / Sq Ft |
| 02/03/2023 02/03/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/03/2023 02/03/23 | Off Market | $425,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/02/2023 02/02/23 | For Sale | $399,000 | -- | $144 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,643 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2024 | $8,444 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2023 | $8,168 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2022 | $8,076 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2021 | $7,954 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2020 | $7,865 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2019 | $7,778 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2018 | $7,755 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2017 | $7,644 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2016 | $1,900 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2015 | $1,900 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
| 2014 | $1,834 | $177,800 | $51,500 | $126,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Emily Gordon
-
Jeroen Harmsen
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 763-5179
3 in this area
313 Total Sales
-
Todd Sell
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
(484) 926-0360
1 in this area
140 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2025996
APN: 43-5336-14-22-5752
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