NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Taft Ave Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $231,000 - $266,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,332 Sq Ft
$186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2022

Last sale price $217,000 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,429/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Mud Room
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of October 2022

Completely renovated Two Story Home on Double Lot with detached Two Car Garage and extra large shed that has been upgraded. Efficient Gas Hot Water Heating and Newer Hot Water Heater, New Laundry Hook-up and half bath, Beautiful New Kitchen with all new Cabinets, Butcher block counters Appliances, Peninsula Counter Open to Dining Area, new flooring and carpeting, All new Plumbing kitchen baths and laundry, New Large 2nd Floor Bath and also a Main floor Half Bath, Three Spacious Bedrooms complete the 2nd Floor along with plenty of Closets. The third Level is a Walk-up Attic for storage. There is a Level Full Lot Side Yard and the Oversized Two Car Garage with extra large Shed great for a workshop and your vehicles.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Carr

(855) 885-4663 support@simplechoicerealty.com HomeZu Listed on: 08/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Smith

(610) 478-1778 smithtrealestate@gmail.com Fathom Realty MD, LLC License #RS350521

Fathom Realty MD, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,185

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Stone Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,332 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Flood Lights
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Ramp on the main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7838
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-5327-14-34-7838

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,185

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Ramp - Main Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Renovated: 2022
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Completely renovated Two Story Home on Double Lot with detached Two Car Garage and extra large shed that has been upgraded. Efficient Gas Hot Water Heating and Newer Hot Water Heater, New Laundry Hook-up and half bath, Beautiful New Kitchen with all new Cabinets, Butcher block counters Appliances, Peninsula Counter Open to Dining Area, new flooring and carpeting, All new Plumbing kitchen baths and laundry, New Large 2nd Floor Bath and also a Main floor Half Bath, Three Spacious Bedrooms complete the 2nd Floor along with plenty of Closets. The third Level is a Walk-up Attic for storage. There is a Level Full Lot Side Yard and the Oversized Two Car Garage with extra large Shed great for a workshop and your vehicles.
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1332
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1332
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 168.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1332
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PENN
  • Middle School: ANTIETAM
  • High School: ANTIETAM
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PENN
  • High School: ANTIETAM
  • Middle Or Junior School: ANTIETAM

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24500.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7840.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RS

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1470956
  • School Tax: 3015.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4185.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-5327-14-34-7838
  • Tax Lot: 7838
  • Tax Page Number: 8
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1332
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 10/26/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2022
Closed on
Oct 26, 2022
Sold by
Mbc Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Smith Robert W
Seller's Agent
Christopher Carr
HomeZu
Buyer's Agent
Tina Smith
Fathom Realty MD, LLC
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$217,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.56%
Views
146
Current Estimated Value
$247,411

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,411
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$213,069
Outstanding Balance
$205,506
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$36,887

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2022
Sold by
Curry Byron J
Bought by
Mbc Investment Group Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1968
Bought by
Curry Bryan J and Curry Sara
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
Smith Robert W $217,000 --
Mbc Investment Group Llc $125,000 Setley Matthew M
Curry Bryan J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Robert W $58,232
Open Smith Robert W $213,069
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2022 10/26/22 Sold $217,000 -3.6% $163 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2022 08/19/22 For Sale $225,000 -- $169 / 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 $1,469 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2024 $4,472 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2023 $4,322 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2022 $4,185 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2021 $4,097 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2020 $3,983 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2019 $3,858 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2018 $3,818 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2017 $3,704 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2016 $1,033 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2015 $1,033 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
2014 $981 $68,800 $24,500 $44,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2020526

Bright MLS

APN: 23-5327-14-34-7838