NOT LISTED FOR SALE

69 Tulip Ct Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $323,000 - $348,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,175 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 26, 2022

Last sale price $289,900 $133 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,907/month

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2022

Are you looking to own a great home in a fantastic location in the Governor Mifflin school district? You just found it. Check out this quality built and well maintained 3-bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath, brick and frame split level home. Home includes a 2-car attached garage, finished basement and bonus area office addition. Located on a quiet cul de sac. From the exterior you notice the well-maintained landscaping & new retaining walls. Mature trees providing cooling shade to the front yard. Entering the main level, you encounter an “open concept” floor plan with the living room, kitchen, and dining room. There is a wood burning fireplace with shiplap wall coverings around the fireplace mantle. The closet was opened up to provide built in bench seating/ mini mud room area. The bay window and sliding dining room doors let in ample daylight. The current owners did extensive renovations and improvements to this home. The carpeting was removed. The hardwood floors were refinished & luxury vinyl plank flooring was added. The interior was repainted. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to open up the space. A large island with quartz countertop and pendant lighting was added. The countertops were updated to quartz. Marble herringbone backsplash & new exhaust hood were added. The cabinets were painted & refinished. Kitchen appliances include an electric cooktop range/ oven, stainless steel Whirlpool refrigerator, and dishwasher. The dining room ceiling was upgraded to a knotty pine ceiling & light fixtures were added. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The Bedroom all have beautiful hardwood floors. The bathroom was just refinished. There is also stairs leading up to an attic storage area. Heading down to the ground level there is a family room (that could possibly be converted to a 4th bedroom), along with a den area, laundry room and a half bathroom. The ground floor has sliding doors to the back yard patio. There is also a heated 2 car attached garage, with workshop area. Additional attic storage is available above the garage via a “pull down” stairs. Going through the garages you come to an addition to the left back side of the home. This addition is heated, has a skylight and window air conditioner. The space is a perfect location for a home office, artist studio, or “Zoom-Room”. It could also be used as a guest bedroom. This room has recessed lighting and a built in Bluetooth speaker system. Another flight of stairs leads down to the finished basement rec room area. The basement has a second wood burning fireplace. There is also a hot tub to relax in. An unfinished utility area is also located in the basement. Utility features include a gas furnace, gas water heater and central air conditioning. A Nest programable thermostat is available for climate control. This home offers great outdoor entertainment and recreation areas. There is a large yard, brick patio with retractable awning, built-in gas grill, Koi Pond & waterfall feature. A great area for relaxing al fresco dining and entertaining guests. The back yard has a 2nd stone patio with a fire pit. There is also gardening area in the yard. Improvements have now been completed. Professional photography photos, floor plan scanned images and walk through video tour have now been uploaded for your viewing. Showings are scheduled to start by Thursday August 11, 2022. Come on out and look for yourself. DO NOT LET THIS ONE GET AWAY!!! BETTER HURRY & SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!!! 63 showings were scheduled for the 3 & 1/2 days that the property was on the market. A total of 17 offers or counter-offers were received. The highest bid offer was for an escalated offer price of $289,900 with the buyer also paying the 1% ($2,899) seller side of the property transfer tax at settlement. The effective net to the seller is $289,900+2,899=$292,799. The effective net is $32,899 or 12.7% above list price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Franey

(610) 468-7192 jmfraney@comcast.net Tom Franey Real Estate & Appraisals, Inc License #RS172181L Listed on: 08/11/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Graham

(484) 987-8725 grahammelissa1992@gmail.com United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS358416

United Real Estate Strive 212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,394

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Brick Front
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Asphalt
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Partial Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7340
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-11-56-7340

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,394

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Living Room Floating Shelves, Window curtains.
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Microwave Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-08-11
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Renovated: 2020
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Are you looking to own a great home in a fantastic location in the Governor Mifflin school district? You just found it. Check out this quality built and well maintained 3-bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath, brick and frame split level home. Home includes a 2-car attached garage, finished basement and bonus area office addition. Located on a quiet cul de sac. From the exterior you notice the well-maintained landscaping & new retaining walls. Mature trees providing cooling shade to the front yard. Entering the main level, you encounter an “open concept” floor plan with the living room, kitchen, and dining room. There is a wood burning fireplace with shiplap wall coverings around the fireplace mantle. The closet was opened up to provide built in bench seating/ mini mud room area. The bay window and sliding dining room doors let in ample daylight. The current owners did extensive renovations and improvements to this home. The carpeting was removed. The hardwood floors were refinished & luxury vinyl plank flooring was added. The interior was repainted. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to open up the space. A large island with quartz countertop and pendant lighting was added. The countertops were updated to quartz. Marble herringbone backsplash & new exhaust hood were added. The cabinets were painted & refinished. Kitchen appliances include an electric cooktop range/ oven, stainless steel Whirlpool refrigerator, and dishwasher. The dining room ceiling was upgraded to a knotty pine ceiling & light fixtures were added. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The Bedroom all have beautiful hardwood floors. The bathroom was just refinished. There is also stairs leading up to an attic storage area. Heading down to the ground level there is a family room (that could possibly be converted to a 4th bedroom), along with a den area, laundry room and a half bathroom. The ground floor has sliding doors to the back yard patio. There is also a heated 2 car attached garage, with workshop area. Additional attic storage is available above the garage via a “pull down” stairs. Going through the garages you come to an addition to the left back side of the home. This addition is heated, has a skylight and window air conditioner. The space is a perfect location for a home office, artist studio, or “Zoom-Room”. It could also be used as a guest bedroom. This room has recessed lighting and a built in Bluetooth speaker system. Another flight of stairs leads down to the finished basement rec room area. The basement has a second wood burning fireplace. There is also a hot tub to relax in. An unfinished utility area is also located in the basement. Utility features include a gas furnace, gas water heater and central air conditioning. A Nest programable thermostat is available for climate control. This home offers great outdoor entertainment and recreation areas. There is a large yard, brick patio with retractable awning, built-in gas grill, Koi Pond & waterfall feature. A great area for relaxing al fresco dining and entertaining guests. The back yard has a 2nd stone patio with a fire pit. There is also gardening area in the yard. Improvements have now been completed. Professional photography photos, floor plan scanned images and walk through video tour have now been uploaded for your viewing. Showings are scheduled to start by Thursday August 11, 2022. Come on out and look for yourself. DO NOT LET THIS ONE GET AWAY!!! BETTER HURRY & SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!!! 63 showings were scheduled for the 3 & 1/2 days that the property was on the market. A total of 17 offers or counter-offers were received. The highest bid offer was for an escalated offer price of $289,900 with the buyer also paying the 1% ($2,899) seller side of the property transfer tax at settlement. The effective net to the seller is $289,900+2,899=$292,799. The effective net is $32,899 or 12.7% above list price.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Whirlpool/Hottub, Window Treatments, Kitchen - Island, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Office, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Partially Finished, Heated
  • Basement Finished Percent: 60.00
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2175
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2175
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.19
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1643
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 532
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 532
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 69

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry, Asphalt, Brick, Brick Front, Brick Veneer, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, Glass, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Bbq Grill, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Baseboard - Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable, Broadband

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 71900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28200.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R-1

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1564391
  • School Tax: 2913.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4394.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-11-56-7340
  • Tax Lot: 7340
  • Tax Page Number: 3
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 09/26/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2022
Closed on
Sep 26, 2022
Sold by
Drury and Brooke
Bought by
Prat Joshua Carlos and Prat Lyndsey
Seller's Agent
John Franey
Tom Franey Real Estate & Appraisals, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Graham
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$289,900
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
11.54%
Current Estimated Value
$334,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.83%
Original Mortgage
$296,567
Outstanding Balance
$283,464
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$50,686

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1972
Bought by
Griffith Gene A and Betty Lou
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
Prat Joshua Carlos $289,900 --
Griffith Gene A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Prat Joshua Carlos $296,567
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/26/2022 09/26/22 Sold $289,900 +11.5% $133 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2022 08/11/22 For Sale $259,900 +23.8% $119 / Sq Ft
03/24/2020 03/24/20 Sold $210,000 0.0% $95 / Sq Ft
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Off Market $210,000 -- --
02/10/2020 02/10/20 Price Changed $200,000 -12.3% $91 / Sq Ft
12/07/2019 12/07/19 Price Changed $228,000 -0.9% $104 / Sq Ft
10/09/2019 10/09/19 For Sale $230,000 -- $104 / 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 $1,617 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2024 $4,563 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2023 $4,444 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2022 $4,394 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2021 $4,344 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2020 $4,344 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2019 $4,294 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2018 $4,244 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2017 $4,165 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2016 $1,453 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2015 $1,424 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
2014 $1,301 $100,100 $28,200 $71,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2019836

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-11-56-7340