NOT LISTED FOR SALE

701 Carolina Ave Reading, PA 19605

Riverview Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $408,000 - $559,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,785 Sq Ft
$103/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2016

Last sale price $269,900 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,976/month

215 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2016

Amazing price on this huge, one of a kind home. A unique blend for those who are seeking living quarters as well as office/conference space. Classic brick home with 3 brick fireplaces and hardwood floors thru-out, plus an ultra modern/contemporary addition to accomodate business space. This space could also be utilized as living space (in-law quarters, living rooms, bedrooms, playrooms, etc). This extraordinary property is located on nearly 1 acre corner lot in Riverview Park. Total features consist of 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bath. Addition includes 3 story glass block wall with a fabulous tile/marble bath. Also, attention car buffs! 4 garages too! Possible second family living quarters. There is also great outdoor space. Large patio with outdoor fireplace/grill. Owner financing available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Creighton Stringer

Pagoda Realty License #RM425777 Listed on: 08/17/2015

Pagoda Realty

Co-Listed By

bradley difulvio

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

CECILY PACHUILO

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Flooring

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Muhlenberg High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverview Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0794
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5309-17-11-0794

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Remarks Public: Amazing price on this huge, one of a kind home. A unique blend for those who are seeking living quarters as well as office/conference space. Classic brick home with 3 brick fireplaces and hardwood floors thru-out, plus an ultra modern/contemporary addition to accomodate business space. This space could also be utilized as living space (in-law quarters, living rooms, bedrooms, playrooms, etc). This extraordinary property is located on nearly 1 acre corner lot in Riverview Park. Total features consist of 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bath. Addition includes 3 story glass block wall with a fabulous tile/marble bath. Also, attention car buffs! 4 garages too! Possible second family living quarters. There is also great outdoor space. Large patio with outdoor fireplace/grill. Owner financing available.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4785
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4785
  • Net Sq Ft: 4385.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 61.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4385
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 701

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • High School: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 135100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 59400.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.86
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 37462.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1546748
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7815.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5309-17-11-0794
  • Tax Lot: 0794
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/16/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2015
Closed on
May 6, 2016
Sold by
Kleckner David M and Kleckner Kelly M
Bought by
Grove Debra P
Seller's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
CECILY PACHUILO
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$269,900
Current Estimated Value
$494,882

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$224,982
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%
Original Mortgage
$256,405
Outstanding Balance
$207,170
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$287,712

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 1999
Bought by
Kleckner David M and Kleckner Kelly M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Grove Debra P $269,900 None Available
Kleckner David M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grove Debra P $140,000
Open Grove Debra P $256,405
Previous Owner Kleckner David M $570,000
Previous Owner Kleckner David M $55,000
Previous Owner Kleckner David M $60,000
Previous Owner Kleckner David M $100,000
Previous Owner Kleckner David M $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $269,900 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Price Changed $269,900 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 For Sale $269,900 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Off Market $269,900 -- --
03/19/2016 03/19/16 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2016 01/26/16 Price Changed $259,900 -3.7% $54 / Sq Ft
09/28/2015 09/28/15 Price Changed $269,900 -5.3% $56 / Sq Ft
08/17/2015 08/17/15 For Sale $285,000 0.0% $60 / Sq Ft
10/13/2014 10/13/14 Rented $2,000 -9.1% --
10/01/2014 10/01/14 Under Contract -- -- --
08/12/2014 08/12/14 For Rent $2,200 -- --
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 $2,920 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2024 $9,364 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2023 $8,789 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2022 $8,643 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2021 $8,439 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2020 $8,439 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2019 $8,260 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2018 $8,114 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2017 $7,961 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2016 $2,358 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2015 $2,358 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
2014 $2,358 $194,500 $59,400 $135,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Creighton Stringer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Creighton Stringer

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 529-9624

    143 Total Sales

    Creighton Stringer
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    bradley difulvio

    Pagoda Realty

    (610) 207-7188

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    bradley difulvio
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    CECILY PACHUILO

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • KatieJo Shank

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    KatieJo Shank

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-9031

    3 in this area

    191 Total Sales

    KatieJo Shank
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002679926

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5309-17-11-0794

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Riverview Park

701 Carolina Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 701 Carolina Ave, Reading, PA 19605 since 17 August 2015 and is currently estimated at $494,882, approximately $103 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 701 Carolina Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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