NOT LISTED FOR SALE

43 Old Friedensburg Rd Reading, PA 19606

East Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $201,000 - $415,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,692 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2019

Last sale price $125,000 $46 Per Sq Ft

Est. 155% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,871/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.48 Acre Lot
  • Pond
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of October 2019

This 1900's stone farmhouse has loads of character, beautiful 1.5 acre setting with pond and a LARGE barn with room for approx 7 cars - house boasts 4 bedrooms, loads of storage, deep window sills, replacement windows, beamed ceilings and an attached garage/workshop. Truly a diamond in the rough...a little TLC and this farmhouse will shine.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Egner

(610) 656-9426 legner@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB062436L Listed on: 06/17/2019

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Tricia Bubel

(484) 955-8018 tbubel@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #5016644

Last Buyer's Agent

Allison Kercher

(484) 772-9261 ASKercher@yahoo.com Pagoda Realty

Pagoda Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1.48

Parking

  • 5 Garage Spaces | 1 Attached and 4 Detached
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,692 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well

Additional Features

  • Pond
  • 1.48 Acre Lot
  • Flood Risk

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4589
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-5327-08-98-4589

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-06-17
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Stove - Wood
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2692
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2692
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 52.01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2692
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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: Stone
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 76000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33900.00
  • Lot Features: Pond
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 64469.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1470338
  • School Tax: 4505.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6300.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5327-08-98-4589
  • Tax Lot: 4589
  • Tax Page Number: 26
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019

Multi Family

  • Federal Flood Zone: AE

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2022
Sold by
Gorr Leah F
Bought by
Gorr Leah F and Brown Isabella Lee
Current Estimated Value
$319,005

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2019
Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Oswald Carl Wilhelm and Oswald Jenifer Lynn
Bought by
Gorr Leah F
Seller's Agent
Liz Egner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Allison Kercher
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$148,500
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,500
-15.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.48%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Kreitz Cathy L and Cobb Cathy K
Bought by
Oswald Carl Wilhelm and Oswald Jenifer Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1988
Bought by
Cobb Cathy K % Kreitz Cathy Lee
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gorr Leah F -- Gorr Leah F
Gorr Leah F $125,000 None Available
Oswald Carl Wilhelm $85,000 None Available
Cobb Cathy K % Kreitz Cathy Lee -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gorr Leah F $100,000
Previous Owner Oswald Carl Wilhelm $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Sold $125,000 -10.7% $46 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2019 07/24/19 Price Changed $140,000 -5.7% $52 / Sq Ft
06/17/2019 06/17/19 For Sale $148,500 -- $55 / 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 $2,321 $111,700 $33,900 $77,800
2024 $7,144 $109,900 $33,900 $76,000
2023 $6,904 $109,900 $33,900 $76,000
2022 $6,685 $109,900 $33,900 $76,000
2021 $6,544 $109,900 $33,900 $76,000
2020 $6,363 $109,900 $33,900 $76,000
2019 $7,088 $126,400 $33,900 $92,500
2018 $7,014 $126,400 $33,900 $92,500
2017 $6,806 $126,400 $33,900 $92,500
2016 $1,898 $126,400 $33,900 $92,500
2015 $1,898 $126,400 $33,900 $92,500
2014 $1,803 $126,400 $33,900 $92,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Liz Egner

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Liz Egner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 656-9426

    9 in this area

    197 Total Sales

    Liz Egner
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  • Tricia Bubel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Tricia Bubel

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 955-8018

    4 in this area

    183 Total Sales

    Tricia Bubel
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  • Allison Kercher

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Allison Kercher

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 772-9261

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Allison Kercher
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK343022

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5327-08-98-4589

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 East Reading

43 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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