NOT LISTED FOR SALE

824 Rainbow Ave Reading, PA 19605

Fox Chase Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $349,786 - $385,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,156 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2013

Last sale price $174,900 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,052/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to The River

About This Home

As of September 2013

Here it is! The most bang for your buck in Muhlenberg School District. With a total of over 3,000 square feet of living space, this deceiving Solidly-Built Split offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and a Bonus Room in the Lower Level for a possible 5th or Rec Room. Tastefully remodeled and lovingly maintained, New carpets and wood laminate greet you on the first floor in the Open Living Room with an abundance of natural light spilling into the Dining Room. The Kitchen has new countertops with a brand new tiled backsplash, tiled flooring, double bowl sink, Dual Ovens and upgraded appliances! The second level features hardwood floors, a beautifully updated Hall Bath with Tile Accent Walls and Flooring, a Master Bedroom with Private Bath and 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space. The Lower Level is a relaxing retreat with tiled flooring, Wood Burning Stove with Blower, Powder Room, Bonus Room and easy access to the rear yard! Don't forget the extra bedroom in Lower Level, New Roof and Siding in 2011 and Replacement

Last Agent to Sell the Property

RUTHIE VANDERBECK

rvanderbeck@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 07/30/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Skokowski

(610) 858-3760 RSkokowski@GoBerksCounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-206630-L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,218

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,156 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Muhlenberg High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Treatment System
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fox Chase Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5229
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-4399-16-83-5229

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,218

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Pool & Equip, Shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Stove, Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2156
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2156
  • Net Sq Ft: 2156.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 81.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2156
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 67600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 40600.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17860.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1541426
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4218.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-4399-16-83-5229
  • Tax Lot: 5229
  • Tax Year: 2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2013
Closed on
Sep 27, 2013
Sold by
Kline Rebeka J and Darinsig Rebeka J
Bought by
Kurtz Michael D and Kurtz Kristi B
Seller's Agent
RUTHIE VANDERBECK
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Randy Skokowski
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$174,900
Current Estimated Value
$363,947

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$189,047
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%
Original Mortgage
$171,731
Outstanding Balance
$130,285
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$233,662

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2005
Sold by
Dorwin Peter
Bought by
Darinsig Rebeka J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kurtz Michael D $174,900 None Available
Darinsig Rebeka J $139,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kurtz Michael D $171,731
Previous Owner Darinsig Rebeka J $138,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Sold $174,900 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
08/07/2013 08/07/13 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2013 07/30/13 For Sale $174,900 -- $81 / 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 $1,659 $110,500 $40,600 $69,900
2024 $4,050 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2023 $4,889 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2022 $4,808 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2021 $4,694 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2020 $4,694 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2019 $2,024 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2018 $4,514 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2017 $4,429 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2016 $1,312 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2015 $1,312 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
2014 $1,312 $108,200 $40,600 $67,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    RUTHIE VANDERBECK

    RE/MAX of Reading

  • Randy Skokowski

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Randy Skokowski

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 858-3760

    51 Total Sales

    Randy Skokowski
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003538806

Bright MLS

APN: 66-4399-16-83-5229

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Fox Chase

824 Rainbow Ave, Reading, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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