NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 Laurel St Reading, PA 19602

Estimated Value: $80,000 - $147,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,680 Sq Ft
$72/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 19, 2016

Last sale price $37,000 $22 Per Sq Ft

Est. 228% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $708/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Reading Skatepark

About This Home

As of February 2016

Large and lovely unit located close to schools, highways, and bus routes. Updated kitchen. There are four bedrooms with a possible fifth, or turn it into your home office. Totally fenced in concrete back patio. New ROOF 04/2015. One Year Home warranty. With American Home Shield.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

AnnaMarie Ortiz

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS307633 Listed on: 10/15/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Johanna Fletcher

Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One

Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • Tyson-Schoener Elementary School
  • Southwest Middle School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1457
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-5306-43-87-1457

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Large and lovely unit located close to schools, highways, and bus routes. Updated kitchen. There are four bedrooms with a possible fifth, or turn it into your home office. Totally fenced in concrete back patio. New ROOF 04/2015. One Year Home warranty. With American Home Shield.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1680
  • Net Sq Ft: 1680.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 23.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 531

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • Elementary School: TYSON-SCHOENER
  • Middle School: SOUTHWEST
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • Elementary School: TYSON-SCHOENER
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHWEST

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 23100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 5500.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 1457
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1440343
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1157.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-5306-43-87-1457
  • Tax Lot: 1457
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 02/19/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2015
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Cortes Mary Ann and Cortez Maryann
Bought by
Cruz Monica
Seller's Agent
AnnaMarie Ortiz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Johanna Fletcher
Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One
List Price
$42,000
Sold Price
$37,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-11.9%
Total Days on Market
98
Current Estimated Value
$121,242

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,242
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.57%
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
Cruz Monica $37,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/19/2016 02/19/16 Sold $37,000 -7.5% $22 / Sq Ft
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Price Changed $39,999 -4.8% $24 / Sq Ft
10/15/2015 10/15/15 For Sale $42,000 -- $25 / 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 $776 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2024 $1,270 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2023 $1,250 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2022 $1,250 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2021 $1,250 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2020 $1,238 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2019 $1,238 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2018 $1,238 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2017 $1,230 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2016 $702 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2015 $702 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
2014 $646 $28,600 $5,500 $23,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002719188

Bright MLS

APN: 01-5306-43-87-1457