NOT LISTED FOR SALE

301 Firethorn Ln Reading, PA 19608

Lower Heidelberg Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $643,000 - $731,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,433 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2014

Last sale price $360,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,932/month

181 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of November 2014

Quick Possession, Move-in Ready! Come home to this beautifully maintained four bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the gorgeous community setting of Rosewood Hills. With its dramatic two-story open staircase and open floor plan, this home is designed for functional living. In the dining room which features a tray ceiling and hardwood flooring, you can serve your favorite specialty that you whipped up in the spacious and modern kitchen featuring tile backsplash and flooring, modern appliances, and island with prep area and seating. The kitchen is open to the air-conditioned/heated sunroom and family room which offers plenty of natural light, gas fireplace, and vaulted ceiling. There is also an office and formal living room. Upstairs your sanctuary, the master bedroom, boasts rich, elegant hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet with built-ins. Unwind with a bubble bath in the 5 piece en suite bathroom or under the stars on your backyard paver patio. No matter your preference, this home won't disappoint you. Seller is offering a one-year home warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Brickner

(610) 823-3485 mbrickner@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS316723 Listed on: 04/14/2014

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Molinaro

(610) 823-8773 suzmolinaro@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,433 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Spring Ridge Elementary School
  • Wilson West Middle School
  • Wilson High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Rosewood Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0473
  • Assessor Parcel Number 49-4387-01-45-0473

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Remarks Public: Quick Possession, Move-in Ready! Come home to this beautifully maintained four bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the gorgeous community setting of Rosewood Hills. With its dramatic two-story open staircase and open floor plan, this home is designed for functional living. In the dining room which features a tray ceiling and hardwood flooring, you can serve your favorite specialty that you whipped up in the spacious and modern kitchen featuring tile backsplash and flooring, modern appliances, and island with prep area and seating. The kitchen is open to the air-conditioned/heated sunroom and family room which offers plenty of natural light, gas fireplace, and vaulted ceiling. There is also an office and formal living room. Upstairs your sanctuary, the master bedroom, boasts rich, elegant hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet with built-ins. Unwind with a bubble bath in the 5 piece en suite bathroom or under the stars on your backyard paver patio. No matter your preference, this home won't disappoint you. Seller is offering a one-year home warranty.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3433
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3433
  • Net Sq Ft: 3433.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 107.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3433
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 301

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached 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
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 120.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • Elementary School: SPRING RIDGE
  • Middle School: WILSON WEST
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • Elementary School: SPRING RIDGE
  • High School: WILSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILSON WEST

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14028.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10348.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 49-4387-01-45-0473
  • Tax Lot: 0473
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 11/12/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2014
Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Nevitt Neal R and Nevitt Sandra N
Bought by
Schalk James F and Schalk Sheila K
Seller's Agent
Mary Brickner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Susan Molinaro
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-16.26%
Current Estimated Value
$677,324

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$317,324
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Outstanding Balance
$235,868
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$441,456

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Nevitt Neal R and Nevitt Sandra N
Bought by
Nevitt Neal R and Nevitt Sandra N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2004
Sold by
Spring Associates
Bought by
Nevitt Neal R and Nevitt Sandra N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Schalk James F $360,000 Land Title Services
Nevitt Neal R -- --
Nevitt Neal R $308,465 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schalk James F $306,000
Previous Owner Nevitt Neal R $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/12/2014 11/12/14 Sold $360,000 -2.7% $105 / Sq Ft
10/12/2014 10/12/14 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Price Changed $369,900 -3.9% $108 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Price Changed $385,000 -3.5% $112 / Sq Ft
06/09/2014 06/09/14 Price Changed $399,000 -2.7% $116 / Sq Ft
05/17/2014 05/17/14 Price Changed $409,900 -4.7% $119 / Sq Ft
04/14/2014 04/14/14 For Sale $429,900 -- $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 $4,078 $258,700 $62,500 $196,200
2024 $11,534 $258,700 $62,500 $196,200
2023 $14,423 $334,900 $62,500 $272,400
2022 $14,088 $334,900 $62,500 $272,400
2021 $13,380 $334,900 $62,500 $272,400
2020 $13,380 $334,900 $62,500 $272,400
2019 $13,015 $334,900 $62,500 $272,400
2018 $10,837 $284,200 $62,500 $221,700
2017 $10,547 $284,200 $62,500 $221,700
2016 $3,647 $284,200 $62,500 $221,700
2015 $3,647 $284,200 $62,500 $221,700
2014 $3,632 $284,200 $62,500 $221,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Brickner

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mary Brickner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 823-3485

    7 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Mary Brickner
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  • Susan Molinaro

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Susan Molinaro

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 823-8773

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Susan Molinaro
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002882448

Bright MLS

APN: 49-4387-01-45-0473

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608 Lower Heidelberg

301 Firethorn Ln, Reading, PA

This home is located at 301 Firethorn Ln, Reading, PA 19608 since 14 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $677,324, approximately $197 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 301 Firethorn Ln is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Spring Ridge Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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