$193,700
SOLD APR 4, 2012

257 High Blvd Reading, PA 19607

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,764 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$110 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

211 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Sauna
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2020

Absoutly beautiful! You must see to appreciate. Eat in kitchen. Spacious rooms thru-out including finished lower level w/dry bar. Full bath w/sauna and woodburning stove. Workshop/utility room & separate laundry room and cedar closet. Lots of storage areas. Newer roof, carpet, vinyl, heater & central air. Second floor provides separate living space with private bath & 2 very spacious br's. 1 car attached garage and 2 car detached garage. Great for the family with multi-cars. This home provides lots of space with a wonderful outdoor gas grill and fenced yard. A must see! !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzi Ford

Springer Realty Group License #RS228124L Listed on: 08/22/2011

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzi Ford

Springer Realty Group License #RS228124L Listed on: 08/22/2011

Springer Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,083

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,764 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sauna
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Breezeway

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1044
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5305-05-19-1044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,083

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Stove, Ref.
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna, Wood Stove, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1764
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1764
  • Net Sq Ft: 1764.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 107.43
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1764
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 69600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 45700.00
  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Breezeway
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: Green Building Cert

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1497304
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4083.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5305-05-19-1044
  • Tax Lot: 1044
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 04/04/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2020
Closed on
Nov 30, 2020
Sold by
Blank Vonetta E and Blank Shawn R
Bought by
Bauman Ryan and Bauman Marilyn
Seller's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Spayd
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$267,500
Premium/Discount to List
$17,600
7.04%
Current Estimated Value
$368,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,354
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Outstanding Balance
$222,783
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$146,071

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2011
Closed on
Apr 4, 2012
Sold by
Noll Joseph A
Bought by
Blank Vonetta E
Seller's Agent
Suzi Ford
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Suzi Ford
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$193,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,200
-11.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%
Original Mortgage
$188,789
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2005
Sold by
Fuoti Jeffrey B
Bought by
Noll Joseph A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2002
Sold by
Skowronek Linda L
Bought by
Fuoti Jeffrey B
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $267,500 Title Services
Deed $193,700 None Available
Deed $174,900 First American Title Ins Co
Deed $131,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,789 FHA
Previous Owner $95,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Sold $267,500 +7.0% $101 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2020 10/31/20 For Sale $249,900 +29.0% $94 / Sq Ft
04/04/2012 04/04/12 Sold $193,700 0.0% $110 / Sq Ft
03/20/2012 03/20/12 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2012 03/10/12 Off Market $193,700 -- --
12/06/2011 12/06/11 Price Changed $189,500 -5.0% $107 / Sq Ft
10/18/2011 10/18/11 Price Changed $199,500 -4.8% $113 / Sq Ft
09/22/2011 09/22/11 Price Changed $209,500 -4.7% $119 / Sq Ft
08/22/2011 08/22/11 For Sale $219,900 -- $125 / 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 $2,215 $124,100 $45,700 $78,400
2024 $5,710 $124,100 $45,700 $78,400
2023 $5,550 $124,100 $45,700 $78,400
2022 $5,411 $124,100 $45,700 $78,400
2021 $4,928 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
2020 $4,928 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
2019 $3,456 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
2018 $4,780 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
2017 $4,687 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
2016 $1,683 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
2015 $1,683 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
2014 $1,683 $115,300 $45,700 $69,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004494592

Bright MLS

APN: 39-5305-05-19-1044