NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3308 James Ave Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $255,212 - $285,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,284 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2013

Last sale price $132,500 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,607/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2013

More than meets the eye. Custom brick cape featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 on second floor and 1 on main floor. Hardwood flooring throughout. Central air and gas heat plus a wood burning fireplace for the those upcoming cold winter nights. Full basement plus 2.5 car attached garage with workshop and additional storage. Newer windows and roof plus a virtually maintance free exterior. Quiet street, but close to 422 and 176 all major amenities including public transportation. Schedule a showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Freeman

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 10/02/2012

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Co-Listed By

Teri Lutz Freeman

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Commender

Century 21 Gold License #RS290022

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,284 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Exeter Township Senior High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0012
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5326-09-25-0012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: More than meets the eye. Custom brick cape featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 on second floor and 1 on main floor. Hardwood flooring throughout. Central air and gas heat plus a wood burning fireplace for the those upcoming cold winter nights. Full basement plus 2.5 car attached garage with workshop and additional storage. Newer windows and roof plus a virtually maintance free exterior. Quiet street, but close to 422 and 176 all major amenities including public transportation. Schedule a showing today.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1284
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1284
  • Net Sq Ft: 1284.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 105.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1284
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3308

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ 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: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • High School: EXETER TOWNSHIP SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397319
  • High School: EXETER TOWNSHIP SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3588.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5326-09-25-0012
  • Tax Lot: 0012
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 02/01/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2012
Closed on
Feb 1, 2013
Sold by
Planer Merlin J
Bought by
Heizmann Matthew E
Seller's Agent
Edward Freeman
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Commender
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$132,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-1.78%
Current Estimated Value
$268,303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$2,160
Outstanding Balance
$1,539
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$263,504

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1994
Bought by
Planer Merlin J
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Heizmann Matthew E $132,500 None Available
Planer Merlin J $88,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Heizmann Matthew E $2,160
Open Heizmann Matthew E $130,087
Previous Owner Planer Merlin J $119,000
Previous Owner Planer Merlin J $30,000
Previous Owner Planer Merlin J $37,589
Previous Owner Planer Merlin J $28,149
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2013 02/01/13 Sold $132,500 -1.8% $103 / Sq Ft
12/19/2012 12/19/12 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2012 10/02/12 For Sale $134,900 -- $105 / 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 $1,417 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2024 $4,288 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2023 $4,148 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2022 $4,102 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2021 $4,040 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2020 $3,995 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2019 $3,950 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2018 $3,939 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2017 $3,882 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2016 $968 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2015 $968 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
2014 $934 $90,300 $26,400 $63,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004118620

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5326-09-25-0012