$94,900
SOLD MAY 4, 2012

53 S Sterley St Reading, PA 19607

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,338 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$71 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2021

The Price Is RIGHT-Located in desirable Governor Miffling schools here is well priced corner semi with sweat equity that will be passed along to you, this home offers hardwood floors formal living and dining room, open eat in kitchen, 3 private bedrooms, finished lower level, private patio area and large detached garage with plenty of storage area above it, this home enjoys lots of natural light.-This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down. Property approved for Homepath Mortgage Renovation Financing. Buyer responsible for any and all municipal resale cert and or inspections. 15 day waiting waiting period for investor offers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Betances

EXP Realty, LLC License #ab066202 Listed on: 01/16/2012

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Creighton Stringer

Pagoda Realty License #RM425777

Pagoda Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,338 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7151
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-58-7151

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: The Price Is RIGHT-Located in desirable Governor Miffling schools here is well priced corner semi with sweat equity that will be passed along to you, this home offers hardwood floors formal living and dining room, open eat in kitchen, 3 private bedrooms, finished lower level, private patio area and large detached garage with plenty of storage area above it, this home enjoys lots of natural light.-This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down. Property approved for Homepath Mortgage Renovation Financing. Buyer responsible for any and all municipal resale cert and or inspections. 15 day waiting waiting period for investor offers.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1338
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1338
  • Net Sq Ft: 1338.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 70.99
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1338
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 53

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 45300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 27000.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1563279
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2568.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-58-7151
  • Tax Lot: 7151
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 05/04/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Myers Suzanne and Etienne Duckens
Bought by
Elize James and Elize Claire
Current Estimated Value
$210,466

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,150
Outstanding Balance
$186,044
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$26,636

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Hague Allison and Brown Allison
Bought by
Brown Allison and Brown Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2012
Closed on
Apr 9, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Hague Allison and Brown Matthew
Seller's Agent
Alex Betances
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$99,000
Sold Price
$94,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,100
-4.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$92,053
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2011
Sold by
Marian Mugurel G and Marion Sydelle Anne
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2007
Sold by
Smith Rader Gail
Bought by
Marian Mugurel G and Marian Sydell Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,900
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2006
Sold by
Innis Lee C
Bought by
Smith Rader Gail C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 $197,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $197,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- Title Services
Deed $94,900 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $2,000 None Available
Deed $129,900 None Available
Deed $100,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $187,150 New Conventional
Closed $187,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $92,053 New Conventional
Previous Owner $129,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/03/2021 12/03/21 Sold $169,900 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
10/12/2021 10/12/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $169,900 +79.0% $105 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Sold $94,900 -0.1% $71 / Sq Ft
04/26/2012 04/26/12 Price Changed $94,990 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2012 03/14/12 Price Changed $94,990 -4.1% $71 / Sq Ft
01/16/2012 01/16/12 For Sale $99,000 -- $74 / 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 $1,168 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2024 $3,296 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2023 $3,210 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2022 $3,174 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2021 $3,138 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2020 $3,138 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2019 $3,101 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2018 $3,065 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2017 $3,009 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2016 $1,028 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2015 $1,028 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
2014 $940 $72,300 $27,000 $45,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003816572

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-07-58-7151