NOT LISTED FOR SALE

43 Octagon Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $312,000 - $327,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,982 Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 11, 2022

Last sale price $257,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,851/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2022

This beautiful Whitman split-level, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, single family home has great bones. Original and immaculate hardwood floors under carpet. Newer roof, never windows, HVAC & Water heater (2019). Spacious open floor plans, family room in lower level, screened in back porch, tasteful kitchen, heated garage & spacious backyard. Conveniently located.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Sell

(484) 926-0360 toddsellsberks@gmail.com Pagoda Realty Listed on: 01/26/2022

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Leticia Wiemann

(800) 921-9099 lwiemann@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold License #RS224860L

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,605

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Air Filtration System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Whitfield Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2711
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-10-36-2711

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,605

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This beautiful Whitman split-level, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, single family home has great bones. Original and immaculate hardwood floors under carpet. Newer roof, never windows, HVAC & Water heater (2019). Spacious open floor plans, family room in lower level, screened in back porch, tasteful kitchen, heated garage & spacious backyard. Conveniently located.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Air Filter System, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1982
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1982
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 139.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1646
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 336
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 336
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 43

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Architectural 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 72200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33200.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566617
  • School Tax: 2915.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4605.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-10-36-2711
  • Tax Lot: 2711
  • Tax Page Number: 12
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1982
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 03/11/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2022
Closed on
Mar 11, 2022
Sold by
Schaefer Edna E
Bought by
Guzman-Jimenez Araceli and Ruiz Rene A
Seller's Agent
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leticia Wiemann
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$257,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,100
11.79%
Current Estimated Value
$319,702

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,702
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.80%
Original Mortgage
$244,150
Outstanding Balance
$228,757
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,358

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1959
Bought by
Schaefer Charles P and Schaefer Edna E
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
Guzman-Jimenez Araceli $257,000 None Listed On Document
Schaefer Charles P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guzman-Jimenez Araceli $244,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2022 03/11/22 Sold $257,000 +11.8% $130 / Sq Ft
01/31/2022 01/31/22 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2022 01/26/22 For Sale $229,900 -- $116 / 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 $1,877 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2024 $4,915 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2023 $4,755 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2022 $4,636 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2021 $4,457 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2020 $4,457 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2019 $4,390 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2018 $4,315 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2017 $4,249 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2016 $1,518 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2015 $1,518 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
2014 $1,518 $105,400 $33,200 $72,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Todd Sell

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Todd Sell

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 926-0360

    5 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Todd Sell
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  • Leticia Wiemann

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Leticia Wiemann

    Century 21 Gold

    (800) 921-9099

    1 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Leticia Wiemann
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2010638

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-10-36-2711

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

43 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 43 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 26 January 2022 and is currently estimated at $319,702, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 43 Octagon Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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