Seller's Agent in 2020
Lorrayne Klahr
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 223-7370
7 in this area
50 Total Sales
54 Scarlet Ln Reading, PA 19608
Estimated Value: $521,000 - $695,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,964
Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Additional Residence on Property
- 4.93 Acre Lot
- Contemporary Architecture
- View of Trees or Woods
- Deck
- Secluded Lot
About This Home
As of December 2020The price was just reduced, and a contractor just finished covering all of the soffit and fascia. It looks great. This home is on a wooded lot and is secluded on 4.93 acres in Cumru Township. It is accessed from paved private drive. Contemporary style home, stone and wood with 2-car attached over-sized garage with new doors. Decks, 1st floor laundry. Separate in-law house, with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bath, living room, and a full basement that is an over-sized two-car garage. Small deck off in-law house. There's a large detached pole barn with concrete floor and two garage doors. Also two sheds. Whole house generator, lawn tractor and snow blower will remain, as well as the grill. The main house features a slate entry, living room with stone fireplace & ceiling fan, first floor office (formerly dining room), 1/2 bath, remodeled kitchen with quartz counter top/peninsula, adjoining family room area with sliders to side deck, 1st floor laundry with door to rear deck and door to attached garage. Second floor provides 3 bedrooms, main bath off hallway, large closet, primary bedroom has full bath, storage access over garage from one of the bedrooms, balcony overlooks entry foyer. Houses has had radon remediation, has plaster walls, propane tanks are owned, 150' deep well. The home also features Gutter Helmet, and the septic system is pumped every 3 years (8/20 most recent), propane heat system replaced two years ago, electric bbd. back-up, CA replaced 2018. Lots of birds, wildlife, privacy, and that second house has many uses for in-laws or separate living arrangements. Loads of ferns, tall trees, peace and quiet, Mifflin Schools, good neighbors.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB047924L Listed on: 09/26/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,039
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Lot Details
- 4.93 Acre Lot
- Rural Setting
- West Facing Home
- Landscaped
- No Through Street
- Secluded Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is in good condition
Property Views
- Woods
- Garden
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Block Foundation
- Plaster Walls
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,964 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Built-In Features
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Stone Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Den
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Country Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Upgraded Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 6 Parking Spaces
- 6 Carport Spaces | 2 Attached and 4 Detached
- Private Parking
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Pole Barn
- Shed
- Outbuilding
- Outdoor Grill
Additional Homes
- Additional Residence on Property
Utilities
- Central Air
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- 100 Amp Service
- Well
- Propane Water Heater
- On Site Septic
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 7452
- Assessor Parcel Number 39-4384-02-57-7452
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 26, 2020
Closed on
Dec 4, 2020
Sold by
Zittel John W
Bought by
Smoot Rachel E and Smoot Allen T
Seller's Agent
Lorrayne Klahr
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Denise Sieke
Straub & Associates Real Estate
List Price
$392,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-6.89%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,181
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.92%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Outstanding Balance
$326,452
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$246,729
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 1987
Bought by
Zittel John W and Zittel Carol F
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoot Rachel E | $365,000 | Laurel Land Transfer Llc | |
| Zittel John W | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Smoot Rachel E | $30,000 | |
| Open | Smoot Rachel E | $365,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2020 12/04/20 | Sold | $365,000 | 0.0% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 10/28/2020 10/28/20 | Off Market | $365,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/21/2020 10/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/12/2020 10/12/20 | Price Changed | $382,000 | -2.6% | $195 / Sq Ft |
| 09/26/2020 09/26/20 | For Sale | $392,000 | -- | $200 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,034 | $226,000 | $60,400 | $165,600 |
| 2024 | $10,398 | $226,000 | $60,400 | $165,600 |
| 2023 | $10,107 | $226,000 | $60,400 | $165,600 |
| 2022 | $9,854 | $226,000 | $60,400 | $165,600 |
| 2021 | $9,039 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
| 2020 | $9,039 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
| 2019 | $8,929 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
| 2018 | $8,768 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
| 2017 | $8,598 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
| 2016 | $2,961 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
| 2015 | $2,961 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
| 2014 | $2,961 | $211,500 | $60,400 | $151,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lorrayne Klahr
-
Denise Sieke
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Denise Sieke
Straub & Associates Real Estate
(717) 855-7597
1 in this area
80 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK363686
APN: 39-4384-02-57-7452
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