NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Octagon Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $319,000 - $356,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,236 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2021

Last sale price $262,500 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,996/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of January 2021

Absolutely beautiful split level home in Sinking Springs, Wilson School District , located on a peaceful street in Milbeth Village neighborhood. Enter to open living room with brick gas fireplace, huge dining room and kitchen. From dining room you can access 4 season glass relaxing Sun Room overlooking the manicured fenced-in rear yard , there is a nice patio with gazebo. Living Room gives you steps leading to upper level with huge 3 bedrooms with oversized closets and comfortable redone modern bathroom. The lower above ground level gives you family room with access to one car oversized garage with temperature control, modern powder room. Further you will find huge semi finished basement with game room, laundry area, pantry room and huge storage room. There is a build in hook up for a shower or powder room. Newer high-efficiency gas furnace, hot water heater, filtration system and central air. Replacement windows with custom blinds throughout the house. Add to all this, location, close to schools, shopping and all other everyday amenities, this is truly an exceptional home, ready to move in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Irena Janczak

(610) 350-6148 irenac21@aol.com Absolute Real Estate Chesco Listed on: 11/18/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Todd Sell

(484) 926-0360 toddsellsberks@gmail.com Pagoda Realty

Pagoda Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,753

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 120/240V
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Milbeth Village Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2775
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-10-36-2775

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,753

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, dryer, kitchen refrigerator
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2020-11-18
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Absolutely beautiful split level home in Sinking Springs, Wilson School District , located on a peaceful street in Milbeth Village neighborhood. Enter to open living room with brick gas fireplace, huge dining room and kitchen. From dining room you can access 4 season glass relaxing Sun Room overlooking the manicured fenced-in rear yard , there is a nice patio with gazebo. Living Room gives you steps leading to upper level with huge 3 bedrooms with oversized closets and comfortable redone modern bathroom. The lower above ground level gives you family room with access to one car oversized garage with temperature control, modern powder room. Further you will find huge semi finished basement with game room, laundry area, pantry room and huge storage room. There is a build in hook up for a shower or powder room. Newer high-efficiency gas furnace, hot water heater, filtration system and central air. Replacement windows with custom blinds throughout the house. Add to all this, location, close to schools, shopping and all other everyday amenities, this is truly an exceptional home, ready to move in.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Carpet, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2236
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2236
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 139.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1900
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 336
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 336
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 55

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Exterior Lighting
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Additional Storage Area
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Parking Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2
  • Parking Garage Number Of Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 120/240V
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Phone
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 78400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34000.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Open, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Lighting
  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566618
  • School Tax: 2952.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4753.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-10-36-2775
  • Tax Lot: 2775
  • Tax Page Number: 12
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1982
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 01/25/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2020
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Dawson Steven A and Muntean Claudia P
Bought by
Coyle Timothy A and Renninger Debra G
Seller's Agent
Irena Janczak
Absolute Real Estate Chesco
Buyer's Agent
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$262,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-0.94%
Current Estimated Value
$344,904

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,404
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$213,675
Outstanding Balance
$191,382
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$147,496

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2019
Sold by
Dawson Mildred L
Bought by
Dawson Steven A and Muntean Claudia P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,102
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2010
Sold by
Rutt Earl M and Rutt Lois M
Bought by
Dawson Paul F and Dawson Mildred L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,641
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Coyle Timothy A $262,500 None Listed On Document
Dawson Steven A $160,000 Manito Abstract Company Inc
Dawson Paul F $169,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Coyle Timothy A $213,675
Previous Owner Dawson Steven A $157,102
Previous Owner Dawson Paul F $167,641
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Sold $262,500 -0.9% $117 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2020 11/18/20 For Sale $265,000 -- $119 / 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 $2,002 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2024 $5,241 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2023 $5,071 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2022 $4,944 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2021 $4,753 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2020 $4,753 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2019 $4,681 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2018 $4,601 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2017 $4,531 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2016 $1,618 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2015 $1,618 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
2014 $1,618 $112,400 $34,000 $78,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • I

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Irena Janczak

    Absolute Real Estate Chesco

    (610) 350-6148

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Irena Janczak
    Section Image
  • Todd Sell

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Todd Sell

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 926-0360

    5 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Todd Sell
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK367202

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-10-36-2775

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

55 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 55 Octagon Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 18 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $344,904, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 55 Octagon Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Bright MLS The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the Bright MLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site.
The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale.
Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 Bright MLS, Inc.

Nearby Homes