838 Elm St Reading, PA 19605
Riverview Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $273,000 - $307,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,008
Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Rambler Architecture
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- Living Room
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of August 2020Welcome to 838 Elm Street in Muhlenberg Townships Riverview Park Community. This Muhlenberg Schools 3 bedroom, 2 bath all brick ranch home offers 1500+ square feet of move in ready living area (includes finished lower level). Spacious living room with beautiful hardwoods welcomes you as you enter. Just off the living room, you'll find the sure to please full eat-in kitchen with convenient side door access to your covered side porch perfect for summer grilling with friends or just relaxing while sipping a cold beverage. Take the hall back to the spacious 3 bedrooms and nicely updated full tub shower bathroom. Head down the stairs to the full finished daylight walk-out basement and one car attached garage. The finished lower level is a great place to watching the big game or enjoying a game of pool with friends. And don't forget to feel the warmth the pellet stove radiates into the finished area. A full shower stall bath and laundry mudroom completes the lower level. Need some extra room for the big toys? Then you'll love the space the detached 2 car garage offers. All this plus a great fenced in rear play or pet area and a nice .50 acre lot.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,365
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,008 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Living Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Eat-In Kitchen
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8625
- Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-05-08-8625
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 16, 2020
Closed on
Aug 31, 2020
Sold by
Breidenstein Jason P
Bought by
Frederick Joshua T
Seller's Agent
Ed Spayd
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Mark Werner
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Total Days on Market
3
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
$92,408
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.78%
Original Mortgage
$180,500
Outstanding Balance
$161,990
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,418
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Breidenstein Jason and Noll Caitlyn
Bought by
Breidenstein Jason P
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 27, 2011
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Breidenstein Jason and Noll Caitlyn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,300
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2010
Sold by
Rago Edith M and Prosser Randal
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 20, 2007
Sold by
Hafer Herbert F and Hafer Robert A
Bought by
Rago Edith M and Prosser Randal
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Joshua T | $190,000 | Signature Abstract | |
| Breidenstein Jason P | -- | None Available | |
| Breidenstein Jason | $114,000 | None Available | |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | $3,300 | None Available | |
| Rago Edith M | $150,000 | Conestoga Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Frederick Joshua T | $180,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Breidenstein Jason | $128,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Breidenstein Jason | $15,358 | |
| Previous Owner | Breidenstein Jason | $109,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Breidenstein Jason | $108,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Rago Edith M | $132,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2020 08/31/20 | Sold | $190,000 | 0.0% | $188 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2020 03/20/20 | Off Market | $190,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/19/2020 03/19/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/16/2020 03/16/20 | For Sale | $190,000 | -- | $188 / 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 | $1,510 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2024 | $4,843 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2023 | $4,546 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2022 | $4,470 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2021 | $4,365 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2020 | $4,365 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2019 | $4,272 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2018 | $4,197 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2017 | $4,118 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2016 | $1,220 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2015 | $1,220 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
| 2014 | $1,220 | $100,600 | $47,300 | $53,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ed Spayd
Seller's Agent in 2020
Ed Spayd
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 587-4762
9 in this area
382 Total Sales
-
Mark Werner
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Mark Werner
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 334-9469
3 in this area
133 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK356180
APN: 66-5308-05-08-8625
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