NOT LISTED FOR SALE

738 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $147,000 - $178,283

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,114 Sq Ft
$151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2015

Last sale price $58,000 $52 Per Sq Ft

Est. 191% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,014/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2015

Semi detached home with new paint and carpet. Home has nice fenced in backyard with new deck and off street parking. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look initiative through 12/05/2014

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Hepp

RE/MAX Pinnacle Listed on: 11/15/2014

RE/MAX Pinnacle

Co-Listed By

Sally Weise

RE/MAX Pinnacle License #AB060256L

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,114 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson Area High School

Utilities

  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-13-04-8598

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Semi detached home with new paint and carpet. Home has nice fenced in backyard with new deck and off street parking. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look initiative through 12/05/2014
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Utility Room, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1114
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1114
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 53.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1114
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 738

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Composite
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4.00
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON AREA

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Description: Less Than .25 Acres
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1567008
  • School Tax: 1171.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1888.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-13-04-8598
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Close Date: 01/16/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2016
Sold by
Linette Jeffrey
Bought by
Fegley Dawn N
Total Days on Market
44
Current Estimated Value
$168,571

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Outstanding Balance
$55,452
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,024

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2014
Closed on
Jan 15, 2015
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Linette Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
David Hepp
RE/MAX Pinnacle
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$58,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-17.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.44%
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
Fegley Dawn N $86,000 Evans Abstract
Linette Jeffrey $58,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fegley Dawn N $68,000
Previous Owner Bowers Barry L $115,470
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Sold $58,000 -17.0% $52 / Sq Ft
12/29/2014 12/29/14 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2014 11/15/14 For Sale $69,900 -- $63 / 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 $869 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2024 $2,276 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2023 $2,202 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2022 $2,146 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2021 $2,064 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2020 $2,064 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2019 $2,032 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2018 $1,998 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2017 $1,967 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2016 $703 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2015 $703 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
2014 $703 $48,800 $25,700 $23,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Hepp

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    David Hepp

    RE/MAX

    (717) 507-4836

    54 Total Sales

    David Hepp
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  • Sally Weise

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Sally Weise

    RE/MAX

    (717) 269-1536

    26 Total Sales

    Sally Weise
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003490019

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-13-04-8598

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

738 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 738 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 15 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $168,571, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 738 Columbia Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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