NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3134 Octagon Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $294,000 - $347,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,501 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2015

Last sale price $142,900 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 114% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,819/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2015

Bright and well cared for ranch in desirable Wilson schools. Recently painted in neutral colors this home offers a nice sized living room with a brick gas fireplace, large corner windows and laminate floors. Garage with plenty of shelving for storage opens directly into the kitchen for ease of access. Three bedrooms and 1 bath make everyday living convenient. Walk up floored attic provides lots of storage for seasonal items. Finished lower level is great for entertaining, enjoying hobbies or hanging out. Walk out leads to a large flat yard with a covered patio with ceiling fan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debora Scheidt

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS283762 Listed on: 05/20/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

JEFFREY ROCKETT

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wilshire Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1466
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-10-47-1466

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator,Microwave. Freezer In Basement Is Neg.
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Dehumidifier, Window Treatments.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Remarks Public: Bright and well cared for ranch in desirable Wilson schools. Recently painted in neutral colors this home offers a nice sized living room with a brick gas fireplace, large corner windows and laminate floors. Garage with plenty of shelving for storage opens directly into the kitchen for ease of access. Three bedrooms and 1 bath make everyday living convenient. Walk up floored attic provides lots of storage for seasonal items. Finished lower level is great for entertaining, enjoying hobbies or hanging out. Walk out leads to a large flat yard with a covered patio with ceiling fan.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1501
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1501
  • Net Sq Ft: 1204.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 118.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1204
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 297
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3134

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • 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: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 58300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 40400.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566803
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3844.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-10-47-1466
  • Tax Lot: 1466
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 07/17/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2017
Sold by
Rockett Jeffrey P and Rockett Michelle L
Bought by
Bitting Christine M
Current Estimated Value
$305,304

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,816
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Wernicki Gladys L
Bought by
Rockett Jeffrey P and Rockett Michelle L
Seller's Agent
Debora Scheidt
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
JEFFREY ROCKETT
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$142,900
Sold Price
$142,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$113,600
Interest Rate
4.01%
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
Bitting Christine M $199,816 --
Rockett Jeffrey P $142,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bitting Christine M $50,000
Open Bitting Christine M $95,000
Closed Bitting Christine M $87,816
Previous Owner Rockett Jeffrey P $113,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $142,900 0.0% $95 / Sq Ft
05/24/2015 05/24/15 Off Market $142,900 -- --
05/23/2015 05/23/15 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2015 05/20/15 For Sale $142,900 -- $95 / 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 $1,758 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2024 $4,602 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2023 $4,453 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2022 $4,341 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2021 $4,174 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2020 $4,174 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2019 $4,111 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2018 $4,040 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2017 $3,979 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2016 $1,421 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2015 $1,421 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
2014 $1,421 $98,700 $40,400 $58,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debora Scheidt

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Debora Scheidt

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 468-5923

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    JEFFREY ROCKETT

    RE/MAX of Reading

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002608184

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-10-47-1466

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

3134 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 3134 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 20 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $310,735, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 3134 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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