$141,500
SOLD NOV 14, 2014

315 Amherst Ave Reading, PA 19609

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,332 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$106 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Cute and Charming single in Wilson Schools. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 bath, finished basement and four year sunroom addition. Plenty of space to entertain. Newer roof and water heater. Eat in kitchen provides lots of cabinets and corian counter tops. Extra storage for a lawn mower and garden tools underneath the sunroom with outside access. Original hardwood flooring under carpeting on first floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Spayd

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 08/29/2014

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Bodanza

Sands & Company Real Estate License #RS274630

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,027

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,332 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3877
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4396-17-11-3877

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,027

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Mini Fridge In Basement
  • Inclusions: All Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Remarks Public: Cute and Charming single in Wilson Schools. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 bath, finished basement and four year sunroom addition. Plenty of space to entertain. Newer roof and water heater. Eat in kitchen provides lots of cabinets and corian counter tops. Extra storage for a lawn mower and garden tools underneath the sunroom with outside access. Original hardwood flooring under carpeting on first floor.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1332
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1332
  • Net Sq Ft: 1332.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1332
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 315

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

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
  • 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: 59500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 27300.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1575400
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3027.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4396-17-11-3877
  • Tax Lot: 3877
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 11/14/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Parks Justin Daniel
Bought by
Estevez Alan
Seller's Agent
Jim Crawford
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Phoenixville
Buyer's Agent
Johanna Castaneda
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Views
210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.76%
Original Mortgage
$13,750
Outstanding Balance
$13,750
Interest Rate
6.65%
Estimated Equity
$259,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2020
Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Bowers Joseph A
Bought by
Parks Justin Daniel
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Takach
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jim Crawford
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Phoenixville
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2014
Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Shomgard Jane A
Bought by
Bowers Joseph A
Seller's Agent
Kelly Spayd
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Bodanza
Sands & Company Real Estate
List Price
$156,000
Sold Price
$141,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-9.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$111,500
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1966
Bought by
Shomgard Maurice L and Shomgard Jane A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $215,000 Tri County Re Svcs Inc
Deed $141,500 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $13,750 No Value Available
Open $266,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 VA
Previous Owner $113,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $111,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $275,000 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
03/23/2025 03/23/25 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2025 03/16/25 For Sale $275,000 +27.9% $152 / Sq Ft
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Sold $215,000 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Price Changed $215,000 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Off Market $215,000 -- --
07/25/2020 07/25/20 For Sale $210,000 +48.4% $116 / Sq Ft
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $141,500 -3.0% $106 / Sq Ft
10/28/2014 10/28/14 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2014 10/16/14 Price Changed $145,900 -0.7% $110 / Sq Ft
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Price Changed $147,000 -1.9% $110 / Sq Ft
09/12/2014 09/12/14 Price Changed $149,900 -2.0% $113 / Sq Ft
09/03/2014 09/03/14 Price Changed $153,000 -1.9% $115 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 For Sale $156,000 -- $117 / 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 $1,704 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2024 $3,714 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2023 $3,539 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2022 $3,452 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2021 $3,330 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2020 $3,330 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2019 $3,236 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2018 $3,208 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2017 $3,154 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2016 $1,182 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2015 $1,182 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
2014 $1,182 $86,800 $27,300 $59,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Crawford

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jim Crawford

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Phoenixville

    (267) 768-7676

    2 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Jim Crawford
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Johanna Castaneda

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 507-6352

    3 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Johanna Castaneda
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  • Cheryl Takach

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Cheryl Takach

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-9183

    3 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Cheryl Takach
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  • Kelly Spayd

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kelly Spayd

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (484) 256-8818

    1 in this area

    469 Total Sales

    Kelly Spayd
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  • Stephanie Bodanza

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Stephanie Bodanza

    Sands & Company Real Estate

    (610) 823-4774

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003063440

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4396-17-11-3877

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609

315 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 315 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609 and is currently priced at $141,500, approximately $106 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 315 Amherst Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Shiloh Hills Elementary School, Wilson Southern Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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