$169,900
SOLD MAY 3, 2022

842 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19608

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,330 Sq Ft
5,662 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Sitting Room

About This Home

As of May 2022

Super nice end of row home in Wilson Schools with nothing to do but move in. The interior boasts new carpet and
paint throughout, updated kitchen and bath, gas heat, gas hot water, and plenty of closet space. On the second floor there are two private bedrooms and a sitting room that could be used as a small office if desired. Also, the attic is completely finished and can be used as a third bedroom. Outside there are two covered porches, a nice sized back yard and a two car detached garage. For buyer's piece of mind, a One Year Guard Home Warranty included with accepted full price price offer!! All this, AND low taxes!!! Immediate possession possible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Imschweiler

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS332599 Listed on: 02/26/2022

United Real Estate Strive 212

Co-Listed By

Ronald Samsel

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS202136L

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Smith

Daryl Tillman Realty Group License #RS331849

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,330 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bay Window
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5100
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-13-04-5100

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Court Subdivision

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,529

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator , Oven/Stove, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Super nice end of row home in Wilson Schools with nothing to do but move in. The interior boasts new carpet and paint throughout, updated kitchen and bath, gas heat, gas hot water, and plenty of closet space. On the second floor there are two private bedrooms and a sitting room that could be used as a small office if desired. Also, the attic is completely finished and can be used as a third bedroom. Outside there are two covered porches, a nice sized back yard and a two car detached garage. For buyer's piece of mind, a One Year Guard Home Warranty included with accepted full price price offer!! All this, AND low taxes!!! Immediate possession possible.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer - Gas
  • Flooring Type: Laminated, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1330
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1330
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 127.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1330
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 842

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Metal
  • Spa: No
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 111R
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5662.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RES
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1590.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2529.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-13-04-5100
  • Tax Lot: 5100
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 05/03/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2022
Closed on
Apr 15, 2022
Sold by
Haughney David J and Haughney Carol A
Bought by
Hartey Brian
Seller's Agent
Terry Imschweiler
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Smith
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Current Estimated Value
$202,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,071
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$161,405
Outstanding Balance
$152,626
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$50,345

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2021
Closed on
Dec 29, 2021
Sold by
Grundy Property Solutions Llc
Bought by
Haughney David J and Haughney Carol A
Seller's Agent
Autumn Sanger
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Samsel
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
259.17%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2021
Closed on
Nov 12, 2021
Sold by
Unger Janet E and Herbein Christie L
Bought by
Grundy Property Solutions Llc
Seller's Agent
Autumn Sanger
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Samsel
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1968
Bought by
Unger Norman A and Unger Janet E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $169,900 --
Deed $110,000 Stewart Abstract
Deed $60,000 Stewart Abstract
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $161,405 Construction
Previous Owner $120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $8,495 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2022 05/03/22 Sold $169,900 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
03/04/2022 03/04/22 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2022 02/26/22 For Sale $169,900 +54.5% $128 / Sq Ft
12/29/2021 12/29/21 Sold $110,000 -12.0% $110 / Sq Ft
12/01/2021 12/01/21 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2021 11/18/21 For Sale $125,000 -- $125 / 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 $1,024 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2024 $2,681 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2023 $2,594 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2022 $2,529 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2021 $2,432 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2020 $2,432 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2019 $2,395 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2018 $2,354 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2017 $2,318 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2016 $845 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2015 $828 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
2014 $828 $57,500 $29,000 $28,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terry Imschweiler

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Terry Imschweiler

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 695-3508

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

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  • Ronald Samsel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Ronald Samsel

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (610) 763-1602

    3 in this area

    114 Total Sales

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  • Christopher Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Christopher Smith

    Daryl Tillman Realty Group

    (484) 706-1859

    1 in this area

    101 Total Sales

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  • Autumn Sanger

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Autumn Sanger

    Compass RE

    (717) 679-4062

    1 in this area

    71 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2012242

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-13-04-5100

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

842 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 842 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA 19608 and is currently priced at $169,900, approximately $127 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 842 Columbia Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Shiloh Hills Elementary School, Wilson Southern Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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