NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Berks Place Reading, PA 19609

Whitfield Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $323,554 - $359,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,821 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2018

Last sale price $195,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,059/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of April 2018

Classic Whitfield split-level in Wilson Schools with beautiful original hardwood floors, newer roof, replacement windows and newer HVAC system. Walking distance to Whitfield Elementary and the Wilson High School campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Wolf

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS271731 Listed on: 03/28/2018

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Gardinier

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #RS302771

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 116 x 71
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,821 Sq Ft Home
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Whitfield Elementary School
  • Wilson West Middle School
  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Whitfield Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-08-79-9008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,888

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Remarks Public: Classic Whitfield split-level in Wilson Schools with beautiful original hardwood floors, newer roof, replacement windows and newer HVAC system. Walking distance to Whitfield Elementary and the Wilson High School campus.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1821
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1821
  • Net Sq Ft: 1821.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1821
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 521

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: 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
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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
  • Elementary School: WHITFIELD
  • Middle School: WILSON WEST
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • Elementary School: WHITFIELD
  • High School: WILSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILSON WEST

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 70300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34900.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 116 X 71
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1570061
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3888.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-08-79-9008
  • Tax Lot: 9008
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 04/30/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2018
Closed on
Apr 30, 2018
Sold by
Hoy Roberty C and Hoy Lois A
Bought by
Leer Nathan A Van and Stepenosky Rebecca M
Seller's Agent
Matt Wolf
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Gardinier
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.5%
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$339,889

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,889
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$185,250
Outstanding Balance
$161,376
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$178,397

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1962
Bought by
Hoy Hoy R and Hoy Lois A
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
Leer Nathan A Van $195,000 None Available
Hoy Hoy R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leer Nathan A Van $185,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Sold $195,000 -2.5% $107 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2018 03/28/18 For Sale $200,000 -- $110 / 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 $1,991 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2024 $4,501 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2023 $4,289 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2022 $4,183 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2021 $4,036 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2020 $4,036 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2019 $3,922 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2018 $3,888 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2017 $3,822 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2016 $1,324 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2015 $1,324 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
2014 $1,324 $105,200 $34,900 $70,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Wolf

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Matt Wolf

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-3844

    39 in this area

    459 Total Sales

    Matt Wolf
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  • Debbie Gardinier

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Debbie Gardinier

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 951-7233

    3 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Debbie Gardinier
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000315972

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-08-79-9008

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 Whitfield

521 Berks Place, Reading, PA

This home is located at 521 Berks Place, Reading, PA 19609 since 28 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $339,889, approximately $186 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 521 Berks Place 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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