$125,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2014

8 High St Reading, PA 19606

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,576 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2024

Move-in ready, three bedroom, 1.5 bath split level brick home. You enter to a spacious living room which is accented with a wood burning fireplace. Well-kept hardwood floors throughout the main two levels. On the lower levels you will find the laundry room/workshop and a finished basement. The backyard is very peaceful and great for entertaining. A carport is also located in rear of home. This home was recently converted over to economical gas heat! Low utility bills. This is a great area that is close to schools, shopping, and within walking distance of the the park and pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samuel Padovani

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS320171 Listed on: 03/13/2014

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Taj Simmons

EXP Realty, LLC License #RS315174

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mount Penn Elementary School
  • Antietam Middle Senior
  • Antietam Middle Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

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

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1576
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1576
  • Net Sq Ft: 1576.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 106.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1216
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 360
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: ANTIETAM
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PENN
  • Middle School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PENN
  • High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 54200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 26400.00
  • Land Use Code: 105B
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1470125
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3958.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5326-05-08-9725
  • Tax Lot: 9725
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 05/09/2014

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

Average Home Value in this Area

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cliff Lewis

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Cliff Lewis

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown

    (610) 751-8280

    3 in this area

    1,394 Total Sales

    Cliff Lewis
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Mark Gallagher

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown

    (215) 490-4851

    3 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Mark Gallagher
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Joel Ovalle

    Saunders Real Estate

    (484) 300-9679

    2 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Joel Ovalle
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  • Cheryl Arroyo

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Cheryl Arroyo

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 450-8771

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Cheryl Arroyo
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  • Samuel Padovani

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Samuel Padovani

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 955-9599

    3 in this area

    237 Total Sales

    Samuel Padovani
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  • Taj Simmons

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Taj Simmons

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (484) 794-3080

    3 in this area

    150 Total Sales

    Taj Simmons
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002837538

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5326-05-08-9725

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606

8 High St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 8 High St, Reading, PA 19606 and is currently priced at $125,000, approximately $79 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 8 High St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mount Penn Primary Center, Mount Penn Elementary Center, and Antietam Middle Senior High School.

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