NOT LISTED FOR SALE

534 Dorchester Ave Reading, PA 19609

Lincoln Park Area

Estimated Value: $333,000 - $377,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,345 Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 25, 2015

Last sale price $183,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,188 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2015

Beautiful, spacious Lincoln Park split. Super sized 2,345 sq. ft. with very desirable 4BR, 2 1/2 baths. Home has been updated and very nicely done. Sliders off DR go to large screen porch. Large grassy yard, private bedrooms are spacious. Baths have been remodeled. All new appliances. This is the one you've been looking for! Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pat Kofke

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 07/09/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Weidner

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-196634-L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,345 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5292
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4396-13-03-5292

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Freezer, Gas Grill
  • Inclusions: Appliances (New)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2345
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2345
  • Net Sq Ft: 2345.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 78.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2345
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 104000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33600.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1575013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4847.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4396-13-03-5292
  • Tax Lot: 5292
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2015
Closed on
Sep 25, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pat Kofke
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Randy Weidner
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$183,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.08%
Current Estimated Value
$363,282

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$180,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$179,685
Interest Rate
0.0375%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,609
Interest Rate
0.0375%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,609
Interest Rate
0.0375%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,000
Interest Rate
0.0653%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$183,000 None Available
$172,000 None Available
$172,000 None Available
$190,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $280,300
Closed $179,685
Previous Owner $167,609
Previous Owner $38,000
Previous Owner $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $183,000 -1.1% $78 / Sq Ft
07/23/2015 07/23/15 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2015 07/09/15 For Sale $185,000 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $2,502 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2025 $2,472 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2024 $5,887 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2023 $5,610 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2022 $5,472 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2021 $5,279 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2020 $5,279 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2019 $5,129 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2018 $5,085 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2017 $4,999 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2016 $1,663 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2015 $1,663 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
2014 $1,727 $137,600 $33,600 $104,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pat Kofke

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Pat Kofke

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-5601

    16 Total Sales

    Pat Kofke
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  • Randy Weidner

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Randy Weidner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 780-7426

    84 Total Sales

    Randy Weidner
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002653924

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4396-13-03-5292

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609

534 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA

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