$132,000
SOLD AUG 23, 2012

3603 Circle Ave Reading, PA 19606

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,566 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$84 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

130 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2017

Charming Reiffton 3 story twin on a spacious corner lot. Move in ready with wonderful colors, new windows, updated kitchen and a brand new master suite with private bath and huge walk in closet. The master suite features vaulted ceilings, recessed lights, and a brand new bath with glass shower stall. The living room and dining room both feature beautiful wood floors and crown molding. Great location in Exeter Schools with a large yard and offstreet parking. Great alternative to a townhouse!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Wolf

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS271731 Listed on: 03/01/2012

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Angstadt

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,892

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1,566 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Crestwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1530
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5326-13-23-1530

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,892

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer / Dryer
  • Inclusions: Ref / Stove / / Dw / Mw / 4 Wall Ac / Win Trtm / Fixture
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Remarks Public: Charming Reiffton 3 story twin on a spacious corner lot. Move in ready with wonderful colors, new windows, updated kitchen and a brand new master suite with private bath and huge walk in closet. The master suite features vaulted ceilings, recessed lights, and a brand new bath with glass shower stall. The living room and dining room both feature beautiful wood floors and crown molding. Great location in Exeter Schools with a large yard and offstreet parking. Great alternative to a townhouse!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1566
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1566
  • Net Sq Ft: 1566.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 83.59
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1566
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3603

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397319

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 43400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 29600.00
  • Land Use Code: 149
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1506134
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2892.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5326-13-23-1530
  • Tax Lot: 1530
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 08/23/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2017
Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Secretary Housing Urban Development
Bought by
Tran Janet R
Seller's Agent
Jim Hornberger
Fautore Realty & Property Management
Buyer's Agent
John Chiarelli
Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$92,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
8.82%
Current Estimated Value
$220,133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.10%
Original Mortgage
$89,725
Outstanding Balance
$75,501
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$143,525

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2017
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Housing Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2017
Sold by
Luke Philip
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2012
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Good Michael D and Gual Nicole M
Bought by
Luke Philip
Seller's Agent
Matt Wolf
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Richard Angstadt
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$132,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.00%
Original Mortgage
$129,609
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2006
Sold by
Reeser Robert H
Bought by
Good Michael D and Gaul Nicole M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,827
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2002
Sold by
Stephenson Sherry L
Bought by
Reeser Robert H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,155
Interest Rate
6.27%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $92,500 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $2,800 None Available
Deed $132,000 None Available
Deed $134,900 None Available
Deed $94,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $89,725 New Conventional
Previous Owner $129,609 FHA
Previous Owner $133,827 FHA
Previous Owner $90,155 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2017 05/15/17 Sold $92,500 0.0% $77 / Sq Ft
03/27/2017 03/27/17 Off Market $92,500 -- --
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2017 03/17/17 For Sale $85,000 -35.6% $71 / Sq Ft
08/23/2012 08/23/12 Sold $132,000 +0.8% $84 / Sq Ft
07/09/2012 07/09/12 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2012 07/02/12 Price Changed $130,900 -3.0% $84 / Sq Ft
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Price Changed $134,900 -3.6% $86 / Sq Ft
05/14/2012 05/14/12 Price Changed $139,900 -3.5% $89 / Sq Ft
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Price Changed $144,900 -3.4% $93 / Sq Ft
03/01/2012 03/01/12 For Sale $150,000 -- $96 / 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 $1,229 $78,500 $29,600 $48,900
2024 $3,728 $78,500 $29,600 $48,900
2023 $3,606 $78,500 $29,600 $48,900
2022 $3,566 $78,500 $29,600 $48,900
2021 $3,512 $78,500 $29,600 $48,900
2020 $3,229 $78,500 $29,600 $48,900
2019 $3,194 $73,000 $29,600 $43,400
2018 $3,184 $73,000 $29,600 $43,400
2017 $3,138 $73,000 $29,600 $43,400
2016 $826 $73,000 $29,600 $43,400
2015 $809 $73,000 $29,600 $43,400
2014 $782 $73,000 $29,600 $43,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003865348

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5326-13-23-1530