Seller's Agent in 2021
Dave Mattes
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 334-0294
5 in this area
381 Total Sales
438 S 15th St Reading, PA 19602
18th and Cotton NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $137,452 - $185,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,426
Sq Ft
$113/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Porch
- Living Room
- No HOA
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- 5-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground
About This Home
As of July 2021Gorgeous and well-maintained 4 BR home in Southern Reading. Enter through the foyer which features a unique stained glass window. Large living room with original woodwork and loads of charm. Good sized dining room and bright kitchen. Full bath with stall shower off of kitchen. The flooring throughout this home has been replaced and is simply gorgeous. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans and another full bath. The 2nd floor also features a cool screened-in back porch that will make a great place to relax. Large 4th bedroom on the 3rd floor that could serve as the primary bedroom. Beautiful flooring throughout. Posts on the maintenance-free concrete front porch have recently been replaced. This house also provides off-street parking in back with macadam. The parking space lines up with the alley for easy access in and out. The roofs and the furnaces have been updated along the way. This is truly a move-in ready home and the owners have really tried to keep the maintenance and major items up to date!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-208588-L Listed on: 04/28/2021
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,705
Year Built
- Built in 1907
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is in excellent condition
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Metal Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,426 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
- Paved Parking
Schools
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Porch
- Urban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Southern Reading Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1994
- Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-31-37-1994
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Valenzuela Francisco and Valenzuela Tavita
Bought by
Lopez Milagros
Seller's Agent
Dave Mattes
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Silvia Rudy
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,363
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Outstanding Balance
$76,217
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,146
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 2018
Sold by
Lightsey Mirtha P
Bought by
Valenzuela Francisco and Valenzuela Tavita
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 28, 2007
Sold by
Dinger Christopher J
Bought by
Lightsey Mirtha P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,400
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 25, 2003
Sold by
Dinger Christopher J and Gery Angela D
Bought by
Dinger Christopher J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lopez Milagros | $105,000 | Capstone Land Transfer Llc | |
| Valenzuela Francisco | $65,000 | Signature Abstract | |
| Lightsey Mirtha P | $54,900 | None Available | |
| Dinger Christopher J | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lopez Milagros | $84,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Valenzuela Francisco | $51,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lightsey Mirtha P | $49,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2021 07/13/21 | Sold | $105,000 | 0.0% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 06/03/2021 06/03/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/28/2021 04/28/21 | Off Market | $105,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/28/2021 04/28/21 | For Sale | $105,000 | -- | $74 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
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 | $1,059 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2024 | $1,732 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2023 | $1,705 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2022 | $1,705 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2021 | $1,705 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2020 | $1,688 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2019 | $1,688 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2018 | $1,688 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2017 | $1,677 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2016 | $958 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2015 | $958 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
| 2014 | $881 | $39,000 | $15,800 | $23,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dave Mattes
-
Silvia Rudy
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Silvia Rudy
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 763-4029
1 in this area
45 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK376582
APN: 16-5316-31-37-1994
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