831 Leisczs Bridge Rd Reading, PA 19605
Bern NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $206,000 - $254,000
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,762
Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
About This Home
As of March 2017Solid cape cod home with good sized rooms. The living room faces west for afternoon sun and has hardwood floors and a small alcove of windows. The eat-in kitchen is large with good wooden cabinets, Formica counter tops, a new deep, stainless sink with new faucet, a dishwasher and electric self-cleaning stove. There are four bedrooms to this home -- Two on the first floor and two on the second floor. All have wood floors floor. The full bath is on the first floor. A new tub surround, modern sink, towel shelf unit and a mirror have been added. The basement has an oil boiler room which heat the first floor with forced air heat. There is a laundry room, a bar room, a storage room, & the one car built-in garage. Off of the kitchen, there us a 12x6 unheated enclosed porch which is great for summer plants. This opens to the 1/2 acre large yard behind the home. There is also two car off street parking and possibly 4 car tandem. This home is really cute, and the taxes are just 2,773 a year!! Walking distance to Laurel Run Park.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,824
Year Built
- Built in 1942
Lot Details
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 1.5 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9754
- Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-09-16-9754
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 17, 2016
Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Keith Foster
Bought by
Hendricks Angus
Seller's Agent
Martin Hacker
RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Jones
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-7.93%
Total Days on Market
45
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$117,901
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.18%
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Outstanding Balance
$77,279
Interest Rate
4.21%
Estimated Equity
$159,695
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2005
Sold by
Cendant Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Hud
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Grosch Chadwick J and Grosch Rebecca Arlene
Bought by
Cendant Mortgage Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Madara Lori A
Bought by
Grosch Chadwick Jones and Grosch Rebecca Arlene
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,350
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks Angus | -- | -- | |
| Hud | -- | None Available | |
| Cendant Mortgage Corp | $1,500 | -- | |
| Grosch Chadwick Jones | $75,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Hendricks Angus | $92,000 | |
| Closed | Hendricks Angus | -- | |
| Closed | Hendricks Angus | $92,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Grosch Chadwick Jones | $74,350 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2017 03/10/17 | Sold | $115,000 | -4.1% | $65 / Sq Ft |
| 01/31/2017 01/31/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/24/2017 01/24/17 | Price Changed | $119,900 | -4.0% | $68 / Sq Ft |
| 12/17/2016 12/17/16 | For Sale | $124,900 | -- | $71 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,036 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2024 | $3,322 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2023 | $3,118 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2022 | $3,066 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2021 | $2,994 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2020 | $2,994 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2019 | $2,930 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2018 | $2,878 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2017 | $2,824 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2016 | $837 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2015 | $837 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
| 2014 | $837 | $69,000 | $41,900 | $27,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Martin Hacker
Seller's Agent in 2017
Martin Hacker
RE/MAX
(610) 266-4000
99 Total Sales
-
Nancy Jones
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Nancy Jones
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 207-3174
2 in this area
91 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003331347
APN: 66-5308-09-16-9754
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