$144,900
SOLD JUN 30, 2015

831 Philadelphia Ave Reading, PA 19607

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,481 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$58 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2015

What a find! Need an in-law suite, or mother/daughter housing? This home has 2 full baths, one on the main level and 1 in the lower level. 2 kitchens, Nice living room W/large front window,and laminate flooring. 1 bedroom is right off the living room. Dining room w/built in china cabinet, ceiling fan, tile fl, and bay window. Nice kitchen with built in wall oven, cook top burners,dishwasher and tile flooring. Off the kitchen you'll find 2 more bedrooms and a full bath. Wait it gets better! Enter the large bedroom with W/W carpet, Central Air, Wood burning stove, and a slider that leads to the large 26 X 10 deck. This could also be a family room! The upper level has another huge bedroom with 3 large closets. 2 of which are walk ins. The current owner has also put up a dividing wall and the plumbing is exposed. Allowing you to make this another master. The lower level features another kitchen, huge living area that has a wet bar. Full bath with make up table, a workshop, and its own entry. The breezeway attaches the over sized 2 car garage, a covered patio, nice sized fenced yard. The covered front porch completes this home. Some finishing touches and you have a castle! Seller is motivated! This is a must see! Not a drive by! Tour, let your imagination go wild and bring me your offers! Fast closing possible! Plus seller is offering a 1 yr home warranty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MELINDA NICHOLSON

BHHS Fox & Roach-Easton Listed on: 04/17/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Borelli

Century 21 Gold License #RS227951L

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned LC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,481 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dirt Floor

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Breezeway
  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8463
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-5305-10-46-8463

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Basement Refrigerator, Range, D/W, Window A/C, Wall A/C
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: What a find! Need an in-law suite, or mother/daughter housing? This home has 2 full baths, one on the main level and 1 in the lower level. 2 kitchens, Nice living room W/large front window,and laminate flooring. 1 bedroom is right off the living room. Dining room w/built in china cabinet, ceiling fan, tile fl, and bay window. Nice kitchen with built in wall oven, cook top burners,dishwasher and tile flooring. Off the kitchen you'll find 2 more bedrooms and a full bath. Wait it gets better! Enter the large bedroom with W/W carpet, Central Air, Wood burning stove, and a slider that leads to the large 26 X 10 deck. This could also be a family room! The upper level has another huge bedroom with 3 large closets. 2 of which are walk ins. The current owner has also put up a dividing wall and the plumbing is exposed. Allowing you to make this another master. The lower level features another kitchen, huge living area that has a wet bar. Full bath with make up table, a workshop, and its own entry. The breezeway attaches the over sized 2 car garage, a covered patio, nice sized fenced yard. The covered front porch completes this home. Some finishing touches and you have a castle! Seller is motivated! This is a must see! Not a drive by! Tour, let your imagination go wild and bring me your offers! Fast closing possible! Plus seller is offering a 1 yr home warranty!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Stove - Wood, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Dirt Floor
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2481
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2481
  • Net Sq Ft: 2481.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 60.42
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2481
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 831

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 68500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 43300.00
  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Breezeway
  • Zoning: LC

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: Home is Under Agreement! Back up offers only!

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1497717
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4422.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-5305-10-46-8463
  • Tax Lot: 8463
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 06/30/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Slobodjian Jeannette
Bought by
Rojas Jesus Manuel
Seller's Agent
Melinda Nicholson
Better Homes&Gardens RE Valley
Buyer's Agent
General Public
Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$144,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.34%
Current Estimated Value
$340,199

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$195,299
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.84%
Original Mortgage
$137,650
Outstanding Balance
$107,519
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,157

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1997
Bought by
Slobodjian Raymond and Slobodjian Jeannette
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $144,900 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $144,900 0.0% $58 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $144,900 -3.3% $58 / Sq Ft
05/17/2015 05/17/15 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2015 05/17/15 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2015 05/10/15 For Sale $149,900 0.0% $60 / Sq Ft
04/17/2015 04/17/15 For Sale $149,900 -- $60 / 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 $1,995 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2024 $5,144 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2023 $5,000 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2022 $4,875 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2021 $4,778 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2020 $4,778 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2019 $4,720 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2018 $4,635 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2017 $4,545 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2016 $1,637 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2015 $1,637 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
2014 $1,637 $111,800 $43,300 $68,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002598082

Bright MLS

APN: 39-5305-10-46-8463