NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3131 Octagon Ave Reading, PA 19608

Whitfield Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $293,000 - $343,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,340 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2013

Last sale price $174,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,829/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2013

Newly remodeled Ranch in Wilson Schools' Wilshire neighborhood. Brand new kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. Hardwood floors throughout the remaining first floor. Nice sunroom addition in the back leading to the private back yard. 2 updated full bathrooms. Great location with nothing left to do but move in.

Last Listed By

Matt Wolf

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS271731 Listed on: 09/04/2013

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,988

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,340 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wilshire Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1725
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-06-47-1725

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,988

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range,Dw,Microwave,Refrig.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Remarks Public: Newly remodeled Ranch in Wilson Schools' Wilshire neighborhood. Brand new kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. Hardwood floors throughout the remaining first floor. Nice sunroom addition in the back leading to the private back yard. 2 updated full bathrooms. Great location with nothing left to do but move in.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1340
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1340
  • Net Sq Ft: 1340.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 137.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1340
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3131

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, 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: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 76900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 38300.00
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1569630
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3988.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-06-47-1725
  • Tax Lot: 1725
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 11/19/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2013
Closed on
Nov 19, 2013
Sold by
Reichenbach Brennan
Bought by
Dolan Patrick J and Dolan Kimberly A
Seller's Agent
Matt Wolf
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Dana Riegel
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$174,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-8.37%
Total Days on Market
54
Current Estimated Value
$311,929

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,929
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.22%
Original Mortgage
$139,200
Outstanding Balance
$40,582
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$271,347

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2012
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Williamson James A
Bought by
Reichenbach Brennan
Seller's Agent
William Williams
Hybrid Home Brokers Bill Williams
Buyer's Agent
Matt Wolf
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-19.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
190.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1981
Bought by
Hettinger Norma B

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
Dolan Patrick J $174,000 None Available
Reichenbach Brennan $125,000 None Available
Hettinger Norma B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dolan Patrick J $139,200
Previous Owner Hettinger Norma B $144,000
Previous Owner Hettinger Norma B $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Sold $174,000 -5.4% $130 / Sq Ft
10/28/2013 10/28/13 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2013 10/03/13 Price Changed $183,900 -0.5% $137 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Price Changed $184,900 -2.6% $138 / Sq Ft
09/04/2013 09/04/13 For Sale $189,900 +51.9% $142 / Sq Ft
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Sold $125,000 -19.3% $93 / Sq Ft
03/25/2013 03/25/13 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2013 03/05/13 For Sale $154,900 +23.9% $116 / Sq Ft
03/02/2013 03/02/13 Off Market $125,000 -- --
09/01/2012 09/01/12 For Sale $154,900 -- $116 / 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 $2,093 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2024 $4,929 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2023 $4,696 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2022 $4,581 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2021 $4,420 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2020 $4,420 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2019 $4,294 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2018 $4,257 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2017 $4,185 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2016 $1,451 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2015 $1,451 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
2014 $1,451 $115,200 $38,300 $76,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Wolf

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Matt Wolf

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-3844

    39 in this area

    455 Total Sales

    Matt Wolf
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  • William Williams

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    William Williams

    Hybrid Home Brokers Bill Williams

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  • Dana Riegel

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Dana Riegel

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 451-2324

    3 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Dana Riegel
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003573952

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-06-47-1725

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608 Whitfield

3131 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 3131 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 04 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $311,929, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 3131 Octagon Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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