NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 Buzzard Rd Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $240,000 - $303,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,319 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2025

Last sale price $285,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,609/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Adjoins Game Land

About This Home

As of March 2025

Recently updated country charmer!! Spring Township / Wilson Schools location convenient to Rte's 222, 76 and 897. Comfortable front porch views of state game lands. Storage shed plus separate workshop/mancave... If you are looking for a quiet country located with a move-in ready affordable home - this is right it! Hurry!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frederick Levering

fredlev@aol.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB-041690-A Listed on: 02/03/2025

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Isaiah Ayala

(484) 560-0435 iayala@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold License #RS368403

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,155

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Adjoins Game Land
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned RHA, Rural Holding Area

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,319 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Sewer Holding Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4479
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4374-03-13-4479

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,155

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1319
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1319
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 219.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1319
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Holding Tank
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjoins - Game Land
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7840.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RHA
  • Zoning Description: Rural Holding Area

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2200.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3155.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4374-03-13-4479
  • Tax Lot: 4479
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Robitzer Randal J and Robitzer Barbara A
Bought by
Steiner Ryan
Seller's Agent
Frederick Levering
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Isaiah Ayala
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.69%
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
$283,562

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,438
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.66%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,131
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,431

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2024
Closed on
Aug 21, 2024
Sold by
Hartranft Norman L
Bought by
Robitzer Randal J and Robitzer Barbara A
Seller's Agent
Michelle Ebling-Houtz
Fathom Realty
Buyer's Agent
Frederick Levering
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-27.78%
Views
214

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
278.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2011
Sold by
Hartranft Charles M
Bought by
Hartranft Norman L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Steiner Ryan $285,000 None Listed On Document
Robitzer Randal J $130,000 None Listed On Document
Hartranft Norman L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Steiner Ryan $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $285,000 -1.7% $216 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $289,900 +123.0% $220 / Sq Ft
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Sold $130,000 -13.3% $99 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2024 07/31/24 Price Changed $150,000 -9.1% $114 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 Price Changed $165,000 -8.3% $125 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 For Sale $180,000 -- $136 / 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 $1,540 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2024 $3,072 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2023 $2,927 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2022 $2,855 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2021 $2,755 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2020 $2,755 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2019 $2,676 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2018 $2,654 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
2017 $2,609 $71,800 $30,200 $41,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2053302

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4374-03-13-4479