NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3551 Reading Crest Ave Reading, PA 19605

Muhlenberg Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $278,362

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 14, 2016

Last sale price $124,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 124% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,660/month

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Tudor Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of April 2016

This brick and stucco, Tudor Style Cape Cod is situated on a beautiful 3/4 acre lot with plenty of off street parking. Home offers master bedroom and second bedroom/den, and full bath on first floor. Two nice bedrooms on second level with plenty of storage. Original solid hardwood floors under carpeting. Newer custom kitchen with lot's of built-ins. Bright and sunny enclosed porch. Large basement with garage. This great property needs some TLC to become a very special home!!! Motivated Sellers.

Last Listed By

Bob Seitzinger

Pagoda Realty Listed on: 11/04/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Muhlenberg High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0710
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5309-18-41-0710

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, 4 Wndw A/C Units, Wrkbench, Sewing Table
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: This brick and stucco, Tudor Style Cape Cod is situated on a beautiful 3/4 acre lot with plenty of off street parking. Home offers master bedroom and second bedroom/den, and full bath on first floor. Two nice bedrooms on second level with plenty of storage. Original solid hardwood floors under carpeting. Newer custom kitchen with lot's of built-ins. Bright and sunny enclosed porch. Large basement with garage. This great property needs some TLC to become a very special home!!! Motivated Sellers.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1200
  • Net Sq Ft: 1200.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 103.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3551

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • 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: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • High School: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 46900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 46600.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Corner, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 25265.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1547133
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3757.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5309-18-41-0710
  • Tax Lot: 0710
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 04/14/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2021
Sold by
Mcfadden Roberta Ella and Krick Linda C
Bought by
Mcfadden Roberta Ella
Total Days on Market
124
Current Estimated Value
$278,362

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,500
Outstanding Balance
$109,441
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,891

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2015
Closed on
Apr 14, 2016
Sold by
Heffner Kenneth R and Heffner Janice J
Bought by
Mcfadden Roberta E and Krick Linda C
Seller's Agent
Bob Seitzinger
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
CECILY PACHUILO
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$136,900
Sold Price
$124,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-9.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$121,754
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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
Mcfadden Roberta Ella -- Attleboro Abstract Co
Mcfadden Roberta E $124,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcfadden Roberta Ella $119,500
Closed Mcfadden Roberta E $121,754
Previous Owner Heffner Kenneth R $75,000
Previous Owner Heffner Kenneth R $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Sold $124,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2016 03/02/16 Price Changed $124,000 -3.9% $103 / Sq Ft
01/04/2016 01/04/16 Price Changed $129,000 -5.8% $108 / Sq Ft
11/04/2015 11/04/15 For Sale $136,900 -- $114 / 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 $1,404 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2024 $4,501 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2023 $4,225 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2022 $4,155 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2021 $4,057 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2020 $4,057 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2019 $3,971 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2018 $3,901 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2017 $3,827 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2016 $1,157 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2015 $1,134 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
2014 $1,134 $93,500 $46,600 $46,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bob Seitzinger

    Pagoda Realty

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Alan Baxter

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 560-6041

    2 Total Sales

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    CECILY PACHUILO

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002733628

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5309-18-41-0710

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Muhlenberg Park

3551 Reading Crest Ave, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 3551 Reading Crest Ave, Reading, PA 19605 since 04 November 2015 and is currently priced at $278,362, approximately $231 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 3551 Reading Crest 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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