NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3120 Chestnut St Reading, PA 19605

Estimated Value: $226,000 - $307,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,172 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2016

Last sale price $148,000 $68 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,637/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Carriage House
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2016

Unique remodeled home on a quiet street. Nice size lot with privacy trees next to wooded area. Plenty of off-street parking with one car garage. Large deck off of kitchen with plenty of room for entertaining. First floor has nicely finished wet bar, could be used as a man cave or possibly an in-law-suite with separate bedroom. Second floor has main living area with open concept living room, kitchen, and a dining room. Plenty of counter space with center-island cook top and vented exhaust hood. All granite counter tops in both bar and kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Nicely updated bathrooms with granite sinks, and tile. Three zone heating system. Wood burning fireplace on the first floor. Last house on street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debby Henne

Realty Affiliates License #RM051592A Listed on: 03/19/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Hogue

Keller Williams Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,652

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,172 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5239
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5318-06-39-5239

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,652

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Carriage House
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Unique remodeled home on a quiet street. Nice size lot with privacy trees next to wooded area. Plenty of off-street parking with one car garage. Large deck off of kitchen with plenty of room for entertaining. First floor has nicely finished wet bar, could be used as a man cave or possibly an in-law-suite with separate bedroom. Second floor has main living area with open concept living room, kitchen, and a dining room. Plenty of counter space with center-island cook top and vented exhaust hood. All granite counter tops in both bar and kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Nicely updated bathrooms with granite sinks, and tile. Three zone heating system. Wood burning fireplace on the first floor. Last house on street.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Stove - Wood, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2172
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2172
  • Net Sq Ft: 2172.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 71.32
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2172
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3120

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Flat
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 55300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33600.00
  • Land Use Code: 114
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1529738
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3652.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5318-06-39-5239
  • Tax Lot: 5239
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/23/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2016
Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Ds Group Llc
Bought by
Bartsch James R and Bartsch Denise T
Seller's Agent
Debby Henne
Realty Affiliates
Buyer's Agent
Tina Hogue
Keller Williams Realty Group
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$148,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-4.45%
Current Estimated Value
$272,138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,138
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%
Original Mortgage
$151,182
Outstanding Balance
$121,982
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$144,914

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2015
Closed on
Dec 10, 2015
Sold by
Branch Banking And Trust Co
Bought by
Ds Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Dinatally
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Terrence Seidel
Realty Affiliates
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$42,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-46.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1500.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2014
Sold by
Alvarez Marisol
Bought by
Branch Banking And Trust Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2008
Sold by
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Alvarez Marisol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,200
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2006
Sold by
Strause David D and Strause Shauna M
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
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
Bartsch James R $148,000 None Available
Ds Group Llc $42,500 Conestoga Title Co
Branch Banking And Trust Co -- None Available
Alvarez Marisol $108,000 Conestoga Title Insurance Co
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs $3,400 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bartsch James R $5,686
Open Bartsch James R $151,182
Previous Owner Alvarez Marisol $97,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2016 05/23/16 Sold $148,000 -4.5% $68 / Sq Ft
03/27/2016 03/27/16 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2016 03/19/16 For Sale $154,900 +264.5% $71 / Sq Ft
12/11/2015 12/11/15 Sold $42,500 -22.6% $20 / Sq Ft
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Price Changed $54,900 -19.9% $25 / Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Price Changed $68,500 +24.8% $32 / Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Price Changed $54,900 -19.9% $25 / Sq Ft
09/21/2015 09/21/15 Price Changed $68,500 -5.5% $32 / Sq Ft
08/11/2015 08/11/15 Price Changed $72,500 -9.4% $33 / Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 For Sale $80,000 -- $37 / 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 $1,450 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2024 $4,378 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2023 $4,150 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2022 $4,084 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2021 $4,017 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2020 $4,017 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2019 $3,935 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2018 $3,802 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2017 $3,732 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2016 $1,156 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2015 $1,156 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
2014 $1,156 $88,900 $33,600 $55,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Debby Henne

    Realty Affiliates

    (610) 507-4996

    16 Total Sales

    Debby Henne
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  • Tina Hogue

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tina Hogue

    Keller Williams Realty Group

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  • Jennifer Dinatally

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jennifer Dinatally

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (610) 372-0212

    128 Total Sales

    Jennifer Dinatally
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Terrence Seidel

    Realty Affiliates

    (610) 468-7791

    3 Total Sales

    Terrence Seidel
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003892229

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5318-06-39-5239

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605

3120 Chestnut St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 3120 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19605 since 19 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $272,138, approximately $125 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 3120 Chestnut St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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