$142,000
SOLD DEC 28, 2016

3500 Ardmore Ave Reading, PA 19605

Muhlenberg Park Neighborhood
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,276 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$111 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2019

Charming 4 bedroom Cape Cod with lots of space and character. Corner property, huge fenced in yard. Exposed oak hardwood floors. Newer roof, windows, high efficiency gas heat and water heater, and central air. 2 large main floor bedrooms plus 2 more upstairs. Tons of closet space. Large clean basement with an additional 5th bedroom. Shady covered back patio. Walking distance to the Laurel Run swim associations. Muhlenberg Schools. Seller including full 1 Year Home Warranty. Living room has propane fireplace. Great home, go see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeroen Harmsen

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678 Listed on: 11/14/2016

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Vanessa Doaty

Keller Williams Realty Group

Keller Williams Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,296

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Remarks Public: Charming 4 bedroom Cape Cod with lots of space and character. Corner property, huge fenced in yard. Exposed oak hardwood floors. Newer roof, windows, high efficiency gas heat and water heater, and central air. 2 large main floor bedrooms plus 2 more upstairs. Tons of closet space. Large clean basement with an additional 5th bedroom. Shady covered back patio. Walking distance to the Laurel Run swim associations. Muhlenberg Schools. Seller including full 1 Year Home Warranty. Living room has propane fireplace. Great home, go see it today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1276
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1276
  • Net Sq Ft: 1276.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 113.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1276
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3500

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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 Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 53400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 32900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1547014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3532.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5309-18-31-6084
  • Tax Lot: 6084
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 12/28/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2019
Closed on
Jun 3, 2019
Sold by
Lisa Grabus Eric and Lisa Brabus
Bought by
Yoder Jack P and Yoder Dona M
Seller's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Hoch
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$164,500
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.52%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$270,421

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.99%
Original Mortgage
$62,000
Outstanding Balance
$54,970
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$219,627

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2016
Closed on
Dec 28, 2016
Sold by
Franco Deeann L and Franco Brooke M
Bought by
Grabus Eric and Grabus Lisa
Seller's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Vanessa Doaty
Keller Williams Realty Group
List Price
$144,777
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,777
-1.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$137,740
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2013
Closed on
Jul 28, 2014
Sold by
Dodge N P
Bought by
Franco Deeann L and Franco Brooke M
Seller's Agent
Glenda DeLillo
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$127,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Original Mortgage
$125,152
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2014
Sold by
Chartier Janis C
Bought by
Dodge N P
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 $162,000 Signature Abstract
Deed $142,000 None Available
Deed $127,500 None Available
Deed $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $62,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,740 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,152 FHA
Previous Owner $143,913 VA
Previous Owner $144,542 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Sold $162,000 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Off Market $162,000 -- --
04/23/2019 04/23/19 For Sale $164,500 +15.8% $129 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2016 12/28/16 Sold $142,000 -1.9% $111 / Sq Ft
11/20/2016 11/20/16 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2016 11/14/16 For Sale $144,777 +13.6% $113 / Sq Ft
08/14/2014 08/14/14 Sold $127,500 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Price Changed $127,500 -1.9% $100 / Sq Ft
05/20/2014 05/20/14 For Sale $130,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
04/17/2014 04/17/14 For Sale $130,000 +2.0% $102 / Sq Ft
03/28/2014 03/28/14 Off Market $127,500 -- --
03/26/2014 03/26/14 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 Price Changed $130,000 -0.8% $102 / Sq Ft
01/07/2014 01/07/14 Price Changed $131,000 -3.0% $103 / Sq Ft
12/09/2013 12/09/13 For Sale $135,000 -- $106 / 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 $1,296 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2024 $4,155 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2023 $3,900 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2022 $3,835 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2021 $3,744 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2020 $3,744 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2019 $3,665 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2018 $3,600 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2017 $3,532 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2016 $1,046 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2015 $1,046 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
2014 $1,046 $86,300 $32,900 $53,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jerry Buffa

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jerry Buffa

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 529-9521

    1 in this area

    148 Total Sales

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  • Thomas Hoch

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Thomas Hoch

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 685-3139

    1 in this area

    98 Total Sales

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  • Jeroen Harmsen

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jeroen Harmsen

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 763-5179

    3 in this area

    310 Total Sales

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  • Vanessa Doaty

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Vanessa Doaty

    Keller Williams Realty Group

    (610) 207-7782

    60 Total Sales

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  • Glenda DeLillo

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Glenda DeLillo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 334-1192

    12 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003330627

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5309-18-31-6084

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Muhlenberg Park

3500 Ardmore Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 3500 Ardmore Ave, Reading, PA 19605 and is currently priced at $142,000, approximately $111 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 3500 Ardmore Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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