NOT LISTED FOR SALE

856 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $209,000 - $297,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,904 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2014

Last sale price $56,729 $30 Per Sq Ft

Est. 374% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,605/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2014

Make an offer! REO PROPERTY bank owned. Property sold 'AS IS' WITHOUT REPAIR, WARRANTY OR seller disclosure. There may or may not be issues, the property should be inspected. The Listing Broker and Seller assume no responsibility and make no guarantees, warranties or representations as to the availability or accuracy of the property information, photographs, or other information depicted or described herein. Room dimensions are assumed to be inaccurate as is the school district despite being included in the body of this listing. Buyer is responsible for CO, Smoke or any other Certs including U&O or L&I and for a $299 Tech fee payable at closing. Buyer pays all transfer taxes. No water activation, must test with air pressure.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Sweeney

eHomeoffer Realty, Inc. Listed on: 08/14/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERT SENSENIG

Stout Associates Realtors License #TREND:146185

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,904 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4929
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-13-03-4929

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: Make an offer! REO PROPERTY bank owned. Property sold 'AS IS' WITHOUT REPAIR, WARRANTY OR seller disclosure. There may or may not be issues, the property should be inspected. The Listing Broker and Seller assume no responsibility and make no guarantees, warranties or representations as to the availability or accuracy of the property information, photographs, or other information depicted or described herein. Room dimensions are assumed to be inaccurate as is the school district despite being included in the body of this listing. Buyer is responsible for CO, Smoke or any other Certs including U&O or L&I and for a $299 Tech fee payable at closing. Buyer pays all transfer taxes. No water activation, must test with air pressure.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1904
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1904
  • Net Sq Ft: 1904.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 37.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1904
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 856

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 66000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 35400.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566912
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3923.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-13-03-4929
  • Tax Lot: 4929
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 05/05/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2013
Closed on
Apr 17, 2014
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Blackstone Builders Llc
Seller's Agent
David Sweeney
eHomeoffer Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT SENSENIG
Stout Associates Realtors
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$56,729
Premium/Discount to List
-$68,271
-54.62%
Current Estimated Value
$268,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2013
Sold by
Tilney Donald and Tilney Cari L
Bought by
U S Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2008
Sold by
Tilney Donald and Tilney Cari L
Bought by
Tilney Cari L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2007
Sold by
Tilney Cari L
Bought by
Tilney Donald and Tilney Cari L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,200
Interest Rate
8.7%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Guido Alan W
Bought by
Tilney Carl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$24,980
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Blackstone Builders Llc $54,000 Premium Title Services Inc
U S Bank Na $1,500 None Available
Tilney Cari L -- None Available
Tilney Donald -- None Available
Tilney Carl L $124,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blackstone Builders Llc $65,000
Previous Owner Tilney Donald $142,200
Previous Owner Tilney Carl L $24,980
Previous Owner Tilney Carl L $99,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2014 05/05/14 Sold $56,729 -20.0% $30 / Sq Ft
04/10/2014 04/10/14 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2014 02/05/14 Price Changed $70,900 -11.3% $37 / Sq Ft
01/06/2014 01/06/14 Price Changed $79,900 -11.1% $42 / Sq Ft
12/11/2013 12/11/13 Price Changed $89,900 -10.0% $47 / Sq Ft
11/07/2013 11/07/13 Price Changed $99,900 -9.1% $52 / Sq Ft
10/10/2013 10/10/13 Price Changed $109,900 -7.6% $58 / Sq Ft
09/10/2013 09/10/13 Price Changed $119,000 -4.8% $63 / Sq Ft
08/14/2013 08/14/13 For Sale $125,000 -- $66 / 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 $1,806 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2024 $4,728 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2023 $4,574 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2022 $4,460 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2021 $4,288 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2020 $4,288 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2019 $4,223 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2018 $4,151 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2017 $4,088 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2016 $1,460 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2015 $1,460 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
2014 $1,460 $101,400 $35,400 $66,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    David Sweeney

    eHomeoffer Realty, Inc.

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    ROBERT SENSENIG

    Stout Associates Realtors

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003553138

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-13-03-4929

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

856 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 856 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 14 August 2013 and is currently estimated at $268,939, approximately $141 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 856 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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