NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Linden St Reading, PA 19604

District 6 Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $122,000 - $175,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,122 Sq Ft
$133/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2016

Last sale price $60,000 $53 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $929/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

As of June 2016

Maintenance free row home with 1 car garage.Large living room, formal dining room,remodeled bathroom, and efficient gas furnace. This is a great started home, move in ready.close to schools and transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ana Menendez

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 03/13/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

James Ernst

Century 21 Gold License #AB066836

Century 21 Gold

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,122 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northeast Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5430
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-5317-14-23-5430

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Remarks Public: Maintenance free row home with 1 car garage.Large living room, formal dining room,remodeled bathroom, and efficient gas furnace. This is a great started home, move in ready.close to schools and transportation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1122
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1122
  • Net Sq Ft: 1122.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 57.84
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1122
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 551

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: 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: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Oil, Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 28800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12000.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1448778
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1733.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-5317-14-23-5430
  • Tax Lot: 5430
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 06/24/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2016
Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Rodriguez Rosario Luis A
Bought by
Lebron Idalia M
Seller's Agent
Ana Menendez
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Ernst
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-7.55%
Total Days on Market
57
Current Estimated Value
$149,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.75%
Original Mortgage
$4,473
Outstanding Balance
$3,625
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$146,117

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Lazarde Luis A
Bought by
Rodriguez Rosario Luis A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2006
Sold by
Sonon Jason
Bought by
Lazarde Luis A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
10.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lebron Idalia M $60,000 None Available
Rodriguez Rosario Luis A $40,000 None Available
Lazarde Luis A $52,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lebron Idalia M $4,473
Open Lebron Idalia M $60,000
Previous Owner Rodriguez Rosario Luis A $3,000
Previous Owner Rodriguez Rosario Luis A $40,000
Previous Owner Lazarde Luis A $40,000
Previous Owner Sonon Jason $46,260
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Sold $60,000 -7.6% $53 / Sq Ft
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2016 03/13/16 For Sale $64,900 -- $58 / 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 $1,107 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2024 $1,812 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2023 $1,784 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2022 $1,784 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2021 $1,784 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2020 $1,766 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2019 $1,766 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2018 $1,766 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2017 $1,754 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2016 $732 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2015 $1,002 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
2014 $922 $40,800 $12,000 $28,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ana Menendez

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ana Menendez

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 797-0532

    6 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Ana Menendez
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  • James Ernst

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    James Ernst

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 207-1996

    1 in this area

    224 Total Sales

    James Ernst
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003892123

Bright MLS

APN: 11-5317-14-23-5430

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19604 District 6

551 Linden St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 551 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604 since 13 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $149,742, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1911. 551 Linden St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including 13th & Green Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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