NOT LISTED FOR SALE

837 Madison Ave Reading, PA 19601

Estimated Value: $128,000 - $224,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,664 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2017

Last sale price $55,000 $33 Per Sq Ft

Est. 219% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,006/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • 2-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of July 2017

Reading 5 Bedroom, Enter into a Spacious Living Room with a lovely detailed ceiling, Large Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen viewing the back yard from kitchen sink, Powder room on first floor, newer windows, hardwood floors, Gas Heat, Enjoy grilling on the deck and relaxing in the fenced yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annette Heydt

(610) 914-6019 netty246@aol.com Smith-Rader Real Estate Listed on: 04/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Freeman

(610) 334-9678 freeman4realestate@comcast.net BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,664 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6947
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-59-74-6947

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrig.Washer,Dryer
  • Inclusions: Range
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Remarks Public: Reading 5 Bedroom, Enter into a Spacious Living Room with a lovely detailed ceiling, Large Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen viewing the back yard from kitchen sink, Powder room on first floor, newer windows, hardwood floors, Gas Heat, Enjoy grilling on the deck and relaxing in the fenced yard.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1664
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1664
  • Net Sq Ft: 1664.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 33.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1664
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 837

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 27300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7500.00
  • Land Use Code: 121A
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: .03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1454714
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1496.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-59-74-6947
  • Tax Lot: 6947
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 07/26/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2017
Closed on
Jul 20, 2017
Sold by
Roberts Kenneth M and Roberts Tracy L
Bought by
Jones Roy A
Seller's Agent
Annette Heydt
Smith-Rader Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Edward Freeman
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$55,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-15.25%
Current Estimated Value
$175,614

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,614
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.13%
Original Mortgage
$41,250
Outstanding Balance
$34,428
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,497

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2004
Sold by
Chase Jp Morgan
Bought by
Roberts Kenneth M and Roberts Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$29,720
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2004
Sold by
Wilkerson Rhoda
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2002
Sold by
Weiss Thomas and Weiss Cindy
Bought by
Wilkerson Rhoda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,700
Interest Rate
6.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2002
Sold by
Depalantino Stephen
Bought by
Weiss Thomas and Weiss Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,700
Interest Rate
6.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2002
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Depalantino Stephen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,700
Interest Rate
6.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2002
Sold by
Martinez Nancy S
Bought by
Hud
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
Jones Roy A $55,000 None Available
Roberts Kenneth M $24,000 --
Jpmorgan Chase Bank $1,000 --
Wilkerson Rhoda $53,000 Conestoga Title Berks
Weiss Thomas -- Conestoga Berks Title
Depalantino Stephen $16,968 Conestoga Title Berks
Hud $1,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Roy A $41,250
Previous Owner Roberts Kenneth M $47,200
Previous Owner Roberts Kenneth M $22,500
Previous Owner Roberts Kenneth M $29,720
Previous Owner Wilkerson Rhoda $47,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2017 07/26/17 Sold $55,000 0.0% $33 / Sq Ft
06/27/2017 06/27/17 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2017 06/24/17 Price Changed $55,000 -15.3% $33 / Sq Ft
04/03/2017 04/03/17 For Sale $64,900 -- $39 / 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 $945 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2024 $1,545 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2023 $1,521 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2022 $1,521 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2021 $1,521 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2020 $1,506 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2019 $1,506 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2018 $1,506 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2017 $1,496 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2016 $855 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2015 $855 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
2014 $786 $34,800 $7,500 $27,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003263201

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-59-74-6947