NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3040 Octagon Ave Reading, PA 19608

Whitfield Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $330,000 - $374,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 31, 2012

Last sale price $158,500 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 127% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,112 / mo

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2012

What an awesome location for this solid Wilson split! Walk to school, pool, restaurants. Very well maintained throughout. Hardwood floors, new air conditioning and heating systems, newer roof, replacement windows, electric fireplace, updated bathrooms, 20-handle kitchen with garden window and all appliances. Back yard is an oasis with covered patio with fan, sun deck, fencing, and mature landscape for privacy. Extra wide lot gives potential for future garage or carport (check zoning). Immediate possession!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pete Heim

(610) 898-1441 frontdesk1110@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #AB048180L Listed on: 09/15/2012

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Kylie Walbert

(610) 372-3200 kyliewalbert@comcast.net BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS316382

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7456
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-06-48-7456

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,709

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Window Trtmts
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2020
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2020
  • Net Sq Ft: 2020.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 84.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2020
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Satellite Dish
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 74700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34900.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1569701
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3709.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-06-48-7456
  • Tax Lot: 7456
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2012
Closed on
Dec 31, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pete Heim
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Kylie Walbert
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$158,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,400
-6.71%
Current Estimated Value
$359,488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$200,988
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$126,800
Interest Rate
0.0338%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$158,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $126,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Sold $158,500 -6.7% $78 / Sq Ft
11/12/2012 11/12/12 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2012 09/15/12 For Sale $169,900 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $2,039 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2025 $2,010 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2024 $4,689 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2023 $4,468 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2022 $4,358 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2021 $4,205 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2020 $4,205 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2019 $4,086 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2018 $4,050 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2017 $3,982 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2016 $1,392 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2015 $1,392 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
2014 $1,392 $109,600 $34,900 $74,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pete Heim

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Pete Heim

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 745-3378

    30 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    Pete Heim
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  • Kylie Walbert

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kylie Walbert

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 334-0261

    4 in this area

    219 Total Sales

    Kylie Walbert
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004101512

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-06-48-7456

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608 Whitfield

3040 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA

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