$335,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2024
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,858 Sq Ft
0.78 Acres

Recently Sold

$180 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Space For Rooms
  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to 526 Florida Avenue in Muhlenberg Township. This Muhlenberg Schools "Muhlenberg Park" 3 bedroom 2,5 bath all brick ranch style home offers over 2000 square feet of finished living area (includes 600 square feet in finished lower level). This home is tucked away on a private dead end street and sits on a .78 acre double level lot with a fenced yard. A covered front porch welcomes you and leads you into the spacious living room with flagstone entry. Just beyond, you will find the dining room that adjoins the beautifully updated full eat-in cherry kitchen with eat-at island. Sliders from the dining room leads to the covered rear patio - a great place for summertime grilling. Around the corner, you'll find the laundry/mudroom, 1/2 bath and entrance to the breezeway leading to the attached 2 car oversized garage. Down the hall to the left end of this home, you'll find the 3 spacious bedrooms and a walk-in tub with seat Jacuzzi full bathroom. Take the stairs to the lower level rec room with 3 sided wood burning fireplace, full stall shower bathroom and utility workshop areas plus plenty of storage area. All this plus new(er) HVAC, washer/dryer, plus Thermopane windows, original hardwoods throughout except for kitchen and bath areas, full stair attic access plus storage above garage and breezeway make this the one to see! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Spayd

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS276480 Listed on: 06/19/2024

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Graziellina Kerber

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS303086

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Space For Rooms
  • Workshop

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Muhlenberg Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4489
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5309-17-20-4489

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,301

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Window Treatments, Kitchen Refrigerator, Basement Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-19
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 526 Florida Avenue in Muhlenberg Township. This Muhlenberg Schools "Muhlenberg Park" 3 bedroom 2,5 bath all brick ranch style home offers over 2000 square feet of finished living area (includes 600 square feet in finished lower level). This home is tucked away on a private dead end street and sits on a .78 acre double level lot with a fenced yard. A covered front porch welcomes you and leads you into the spacious living room with flagstone entry. Just beyond, you will find the dining room that adjoins the beautifully updated full eat-in cherry kitchen with eat-at island. Sliders from the dining room leads to the covered rear patio - a great place for summertime grilling. Around the corner, you'll find the laundry/mudroom, 1/2 bath and entrance to the breezeway leading to the attached 2 car oversized garage. Down the hall to the left end of this home, you'll find the 3 spacious bedrooms and a walk-in tub with seat Jacuzzi full bathroom. Take the stairs to the lower level rec room with 3 sided wood burning fireplace, full stall shower bathroom and utility workshop areas plus plenty of storage area. All this plus new(er) HVAC, washer/dryer, plus Thermopane windows, original hardwoods throughout except for kitchen and bath areas, full stair attic access plus storage above garage and breezeway make this the one to see! Schedule your showing today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminated, Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Space For Rooms, Workshop
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2458
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1858
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 258.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1258
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 526

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover, Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: 3rd Party

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fully, Rear
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 33976.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4566.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6301.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5309-17-20-4489
  • Tax Lot: 4489
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1258
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 07/30/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2024
Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Wagner Melvin J
Bought by
Liedel David F
Seller's Agent
Ed Spayd
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Graziellina Kerber
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.08%
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.94%
Original Mortgage
$284,750
Outstanding Balance
$282,034
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,213

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1961
Bought by
Wagner Melvin J and Wagner Ruth E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $335,000 Signature Abstract
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $284,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Sale $368,000 +9.9% $163 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Sold $335,000 +3.1% $180 / Sq Ft
06/23/2024 06/23/24 Off Market $325,000 -- --
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2024 06/19/24 For Sale $325,000 -- $175 / 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 $2,010 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2024 $6,446 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2023 $6,051 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2022 $5,950 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2021 $5,810 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2020 $5,810 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2019 $5,686 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2018 $5,586 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2017 $5,481 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2016 $1,623 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2015 $1,623 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
2014 $1,623 $133,900 $56,700 $77,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2043878

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5309-17-20-4489