NOT LISTED FOR SALE

532 Dorchester Ave Reading, PA 19609

Estimated Value: $298,000 - $340,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,809 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2012

Last sale price $160,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,857/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2012

Super split-level in Lincoln Park with fenced-in back yard. The spacious living room has large windows providing lots of natural light. There is a brick fireplace w/mantle and built-in bookshelves. Hardwood flooring is in this room and the adjacent dining rm. French doors open from the dining rm to a huge, 21" x 14" sunporch w/vaulted, beamed ceiling. The kitchen has attractive tile flooring, lighting under the cabinets plus a breakfast bar. A staircase leads to the lower level, bright family room with a dry bar. A huge laundry/storage room is also in this area plus a powder room. There is a door that opens to the side yard. The next lower level offers a partially finished rec room and the adjacent utility room with space for storage. The second floor has two bedrooms and hall bath with tile flooring. The third bedroom is on the next level and has access to a generous size storage area. All bedrooms have hardwood flooring. This home is in a wonderful location w/easy access to shopping & major thoroughfares.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Weeber

(610) 858-4134 rweeber@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB046770L Listed on: 11/22/2011

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Creighton Stringer

(484) 529-9624 crstringer@msn.com Pagoda Realty License #RM425777

Pagoda Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,541

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,809 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6127
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4396-13-03-6127

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,541

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Remarks Public: Super split-level in Lincoln Park with fenced-in back yard. The spacious living room has large windows providing lots of natural light. There is a brick fireplace w/mantle and built-in bookshelves. Hardwood flooring is in this room and the adjacent dining rm. French doors open from the dining rm to a huge, 21" x 14" sunporch w/vaulted, beamed ceiling. The kitchen has attractive tile flooring, lighting under the cabinets plus a breakfast bar. A staircase leads to the lower level, bright family room with a dry bar. A huge laundry/storage room is also in this area plus a powder room. There is a door that opens to the side yard. The next lower level offers a partially finished rec room and the adjacent utility room with space for storage. The second floor has two bedrooms and hall bath with tile flooring. The third bedroom is on the next level and has access to a generous size storage area. All bedrooms have hardwood flooring. This home is in a wonderful location w/easy access to shopping & major thoroughfares.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1809
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1809
  • Net Sq Ft: 1809.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 91.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1809
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 532

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Metal
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 75000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31500.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1575021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3541.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4396-13-03-6127
  • Tax Lot: 6127
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 06/15/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Gechter James W and Gechter Alexandra W
Bought by
Gechter Alexandra W
Current Estimated Value
$317,467

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2011
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Niehans Mark D
Bought by
Gechter James W and Gechter Alexandra W
Seller's Agent
Randy Weeber
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$165,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-3.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$154,386
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2010
Sold by
Maurer Geraldine F
Bought by
Niehans Mark D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,238
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Gechter Alexandra W -- None Listed On Document
Gechter James W $160,000 None Available
Niehans Mark D $167,800 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gechter James W $154,386
Previous Owner Niehans Mark D $156,238
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $160,000 0.0% $88 / Sq Ft
04/28/2012 04/28/12 Off Market $160,000 -- --
04/23/2012 04/23/12 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2011 11/22/11 For Sale $165,900 -- $92 / 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 $2,001 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2024 $4,557 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2023 $4,342 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2022 $4,235 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2021 $4,086 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2020 $4,086 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2019 $3,970 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2018 $3,936 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2017 $3,869 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2016 $1,329 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2015 $1,329 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
2014 $1,329 $106,500 $31,500 $75,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004582354

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4396-13-03-6127