NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Old Friedensburg Rd Reading, PA 19606

East Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $174,000 - $239,658

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$221/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 09, 2023

Last sale price $140,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,262/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2023

This well constructed 1954 ranch home is perfectly positioned on almost a half-acre lot. Just minutes away from everything! This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood flooring throughout. The basement has been prepped with some of the pipes in place for an additional bathroom and has the potential to be completely finished. The heating system has been regularly maintained and the hot water heater has been recently updated. Don't let this diamond in the rough pass you by!!

This property is being sold and purchased in an "as is." "whereas" condition without any warranties or guarantees of any kind or nature whatsoever.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Wilbraham

(610) 960-8914 cwilb14u@gmail.com RE/MAX Professional Realty License #RS325649 Listed on: 10/20/2022

RE/MAX Professional Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Wilbraham

(610) 960-8914 cwilb14u@gmail.com RE/MAX Professional Realty License #RS325649 Listed on: 10/20/2022

RE/MAX Professional Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 101 RES:1 FAM

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cesspool
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2537
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-5327-08-88-2537

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-10-20
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This well constructed 1954 ranch home is perfectly positioned on almost a half-acre lot. Just minutes away from everything! This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood flooring throughout. The basement has been prepped with some of the pipes in place for an additional bathroom and has the potential to be completely finished. The heating system has been regularly maintained and the hot water heater has been recently updated. Don't let this diamond in the rough pass you by!! This property is being sold and purchased in an "as is." "whereas" condition without any warranties or guarantees of any kind or nature whatsoever.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Garage Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 960
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 171.88
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 34

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Cess Pool, Private Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: ANTIETAM
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 39200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34900.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21344.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: 101 RES:1 FAM

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1470317
  • School Tax: 3357.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4618.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5327-08-88-2537
  • Tax Lot: 2537
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 02/09/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2022
Closed on
Feb 9, 2023
Sold by
Berger Wayne M
Bought by
Orth Chance Reese
Seller's Agent
Christopher Wilbraham
RE/MAX Professional Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Wilbraham
RE/MAX Professional Realty
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-15.15%
Views
184
Current Estimated Value
$212,415

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,415
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.30%
Original Mortgage
$145,500
Outstanding Balance
$141,088
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$75,980

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2015
Sold by
Berger Wayne M and Berger Deanne L
Bought by
Berger Wayne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2004
Sold by
Berger Wayne M and Moyer Deanne L
Bought by
Berger Wayne M and Berger Deanne L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,600
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2001
Sold by
Meals Shawn M and Meals Jennifer L
Bought by
Berger Wayne M and Moyer Deanne L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,650
Interest Rate
7.14%
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
Orth Chance Reese $140,000 --
Berger Wayne M -- Old Republic Natl Ins Co
Berger Wayne M -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Berger Wayne M $43,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orth Chance Reese $145,500
Previous Owner Berger Wayne M $65,000
Previous Owner Berger Wayne M $96,000
Previous Owner Berger Wayne M $73,600
Previous Owner Berger Wayne M $82,650
Closed Berger Wayne M $8,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/09/2023 02/09/23 Sold $140,000 -15.2% $146 / Sq Ft
12/19/2022 12/19/22 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2022 10/20/22 For Sale $165,000 -- $172 / 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 $1,574 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2024 $4,817 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2023 $4,655 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2022 $4,507 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2021 $4,412 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2020 $4,290 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2019 $4,155 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2018 $4,112 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2017 $3,990 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2016 $1,113 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2015 $1,113 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
2014 $1,057 $74,100 $34,900 $39,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Wilbraham

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Christopher Wilbraham

    RE/MAX

    (610) 960-8914

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Christopher Wilbraham
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2022190

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5327-08-88-2537

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 East Reading

34 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 34 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606 since 20 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $212,415, approximately $221 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 34 Old Friedensburg Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mount Penn Primary Center, Mount Penn Elementary Center, and Antietam Middle Senior High School.

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