NOT LISTED FOR SALE

817 Leisczs Bridge Rd Reading, PA 19605

Bern Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $267,000 - $297,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,456 Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2016

Last sale price $145,000 $100 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,631/month

153 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Porch
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

About This Home

As of November 2016

Lovely Brick Home, lots of charm, Freshly Painted, 9 ft ceilings, brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new countertops and tile floor, solid wood kitchen cabinets, brand new bathrooms, most of windows newly replaced, Front and Rear Porch, Stately curb appeal near recreation, (Beach Volleyball) HW floors and original decorative woodwork, double zones heating system, additional Large two story Workshop/Garage (fits 3 to 4 cars), Great for many options, Auto enthusiast or Craft shop, woodworking at home business, etc. New roofs for the main house and garage, Easy walk in to property from driveway to back patio. Nice quiet area, not to mention huge 0.71 acres land. See to appreciate, Move in condition and Immediate Occupancy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Specht

Synergy Realty Properties License #RM419722 Listed on: 06/12/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Hansen

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x150
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,456 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 7 Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Muhlenberg Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2796
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-09-26-2796

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Remarks Public: Lovely Brick Home, lots of charm, Freshly Painted, 9 ft ceilings, brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new countertops and tile floor, solid wood kitchen cabinets, brand new bathrooms, most of windows newly replaced, Front and Rear Porch, Stately curb appeal near recreation, (Beach Volleyball) HW floors and original decorative woodwork, double zones heating system, additional Large two story Workshop/Garage (fits 3 to 4 cars), Great for many options, Auto enthusiast or Craft shop, woodworking at home business, etc. New roofs for the main house and garage, Easy walk in to property from driveway to back patio. Nice quiet area, not to mention huge 0.71 acres land. See to appreciate, Move in condition and Immediate Occupancy.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1456
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1456
  • Net Sq Ft: 1456.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 103.02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1456
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 817

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Shed, Barn/Farm Building
  • Other Structures List: Shed, Barn/Farm Building
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • 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: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 41700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 54300.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Lot Dimensions: 150X150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 30928.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1543054
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3929.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5308-09-26-2796
  • Tax Lot: 2796
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 11/30/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2016
Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Wang Jiang
Bought by
Fox Jason A and Fox Veronica R
Seller's Agent
Judith Specht
Synergy Realty Properties
Buyer's Agent
Megan Hansen
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-17.1%
Total Days on Market
153
Current Estimated Value
$284,592

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,592
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Outstanding Balance
$112,687
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,556

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2016
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Wang Jiang

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2015
Sold by
Koch Robert J and Koch Wanda A
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 1999
Bought by
Koch Robert J and Koch Wanda A
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
Fox Jason A $145,000 None Available
Wang Jiang $78,000 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Koch Robert J $105,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fox Jason A $137,750
Previous Owner Koch Robert J $147,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2016 11/30/16 Sold $145,000 -3.3% $100 / Sq Ft
11/12/2016 11/12/16 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2016 10/26/16 Price Changed $149,999 +0.1% $103 / Sq Ft
10/25/2016 10/25/16 Price Changed $149,900 -0.7% $103 / Sq Ft
10/19/2016 10/19/16 Price Changed $151,000 -1.3% $104 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Price Changed $153,000 -0.6% $105 / Sq Ft
10/05/2016 10/05/16 Price Changed $154,000 -0.6% $106 / Sq Ft
09/07/2016 09/07/16 Price Changed $155,000 -1.9% $106 / Sq Ft
08/29/2016 08/29/16 Price Changed $158,000 -1.2% $109 / Sq Ft
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Price Changed $159,900 -5.9% $110 / Sq Ft
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Price Changed $169,900 -2.9% $117 / Sq Ft
06/12/2016 06/12/16 For Sale $174,900 -- $120 / 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 $1,441 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2024 $4,622 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2023 $4,338 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2022 $4,266 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2021 $4,165 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2020 $4,165 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2019 $4,077 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2018 $4,005 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2017 $3,929 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2016 $1,164 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2015 $1,164 $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
2014 -- $96,000 $54,300 $41,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Judith Specht

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Judith Specht

    Synergy Realty Properties

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  • Megan Hansen

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Megan Hansen

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 716-1355

    83 Total Sales

    Megan Hansen
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003895379

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5308-09-26-2796

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Bern

817 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Reading, PA

This home is located at 817 Leisczs Bridge Rd, Reading, PA 19605 since 12 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $284,592, approximately $195 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 817 Leisczs Bridge Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, Schuylkill Valley Middle School, and Schuylkill Valley High School.

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