$300,000
SOLD MAR 18, 2024

8 High St Reading, PA 19606

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,656 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Den

About This Home

As of March 2024

Fully renovated and ready for its new owners! Come check out 8 High Street in a quiet neighborhood in Lower Alsace Township. The first thing you will notice upon arrival is the new architectural roof and fresh paint on the outside. Enter the Front door and you are greeted by a living room fireplace, recess lighting and refinished aged barrel hardwood floors. Through the living is a dine in brand new kitchen equipped with white slow close shaker cabinets, tile backsplash, new appliances and waterproof vinyl flooring. The next level down offers a brand-new half bathroom, laundry room and cozy office or den for a second entertainment space. Below that is a finished lower level perfect for family get togethers. The upstairs offers three nicely sized bedrooms with ample closet space and hardwoods throughout. This level also offers a full remodeled bathroom. This property also has a brand-new boiler, brand new roof, replacement vinyl windows and a two-car driveway in the rear. All work has been permitted and cleared with the township.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cliff Lewis

Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown Listed on: 02/12/2024

Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown

Co-Listed By

Mark Gallagher

Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown License #1221341

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Ovalle

Saunders Real Estate License #RS366976

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,144

Year Built

  • Built in 1941 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Antietam Middle Senior High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9725
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-5326-05-08-9725

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,144

Year Built

Built in 1941 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Year Renovated: 2024
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Fully renovated and ready for its new owners! Come check out 8 High Street in a quiet neighborhood in Lower Alsace Township. The first thing you will notice upon arrival is the new architectural roof and fresh paint on the outside. Enter the Front door and you are greeted by a living room fireplace, recess lighting and refinished aged barrel hardwood floors. Through the living is a dine in brand new kitchen equipped with white slow close shaker cabinets, tile backsplash, new appliances and waterproof vinyl flooring. The next level down offers a brand-new half bathroom, laundry room and cozy office or den for a second entertainment space. Below that is a finished lower level perfect for family get togethers. The upstairs offers three nicely sized bedrooms with ample closet space and hardwoods throughout. This level also offers a full remodeled bathroom. This property also has a brand-new boiler, brand new roof, replacement vinyl windows and a two-car driveway in the rear. All work has been permitted and cleared with the township.
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic/House Fan, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 85.00
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1720
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1656
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 229.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1308
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 64
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 348
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 348
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

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
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: ANTIETAM
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5662.80
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3733.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5144.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5326-05-08-9725
  • Tax Lot: 9725
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1504
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 03/18/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Jemco Capital Llc
Bought by
Cardona Ibrahn Maxwell
Seller's Agent
Cliff Lewis
Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Joel Ovalle
Saunders Real Estate
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
5.3%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$294,138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,862
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.45%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2023
Sold by
Berks County
Bought by
Jemco Capital Llc and Reichert

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2014
Closed on
May 9, 2014
Sold by
Acuna Arturo and Acuna Amanda
Bought by
Seltzer John and Reichert Trisha K
Seller's Agent
Samuel Padovani
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Taj Simmons
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$128,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-3.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.93%
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2012
Sold by
Acuna Amanda and Rooney Amanda
Bought by
Acuna Arturo and Acuna Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2005
Sold by
Miller Marc R and Miller Jan L
Bought by
Rooney Amanda and Acuna Arturo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $300,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $136,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $125,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $137,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,790 VA
Closed $300,000 VA
Previous Owner $5,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $118,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,848 Unknown
Previous Owner $137,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2024 03/18/24 Sold $300,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
02/17/2024 02/17/24 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2024 02/17/24 Price Changed $299,900 +5.3% $181 / Sq Ft
02/12/2024 02/12/24 For Sale $284,900 +127.9% $172 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Sold $125,000 -3.0% $79 / Sq Ft
04/02/2014 04/02/14 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2014 03/13/14 For Sale $128,900 -- $82 / 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 $1,703 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2024 $5,239 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2023 $5,063 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2022 $4,903 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2021 $4,799 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2020 $4,666 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2019 $4,520 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2018 $4,472 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2017 $4,340 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2016 $1,210 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2015 $1,210 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
2014 $1,149 $80,600 $26,400 $54,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2039246

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5326-05-08-9725