NOT LISTED FOR SALE

857 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19608

Sinking Spring Area

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $314,358

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 19, 2019

Last sale price $154,900 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,579 / mo

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2019

Newly Updated Wilson Cape! This solid brick cape has NEW PAINT, NEW CARPET, NEWLY PAINTED KITCHEN, UPDATED BATHS and more! The main level features a living room with real wood floors, an eat in kitchen, a master bedroom with cedar closet, another bedroom and a full bath! The second floor has a large bedroom and a second room that could potentially be an office, 4th bedroom or storage closet. The finished basement is home to a large family room, a second full bath and a storage/laundry area. The outside is maintenance free. From one one car garage and driveway for off street parking, to the porch, covered back patio, level yard AND storage shed - you will like what you see! Don't wait, please call to schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Snyder

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS304341 Listed on: 12/28/2018

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Marc Sholder

(484) 519-4444 glen.paisley@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Macungie License #RS329009

BHHS Fox & Roach-Macungie

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,735

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Walls
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Court Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2121
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-13-04-2121

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,735

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, Wood Walls
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Storage Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1620
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1620
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 126.97
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1220
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 55200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 35200.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566959
  • School Tax: 2321.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3735.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-13-04-2121
  • Tax Lot: 2121
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2018
Closed on
Apr 19, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kevin Snyder
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Marc Sholder
BHHS Fox & Roach-Macungie
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$154,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.13%
Current Estimated Value
$271,340

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,440
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$150,253
Interest Rate
0.043%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1967
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$154,900 None Available
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $150,253
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/19/2019 04/19/19 Sold $154,900 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Price Changed $154,900 -1.3% $96 / Sq Ft
01/23/2019 01/23/19 Price Changed $156,900 -1.9% $97 / Sq Ft
12/28/2018 12/28/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,662 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2025 $1,610 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2024 $4,215 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2023 $4,078 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2022 $3,976 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2021 $3,823 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2020 $3,823 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2019 $3,765 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2018 $3,701 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2017 $3,644 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2016 $1,302 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2015 $1,302 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
2014 $1,302 $90,400 $35,200 $55,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kevin Snyder

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kevin Snyder

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 274-0607

    492 Total Sales

    Kevin Snyder
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  • Marc Sholder

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Marc Sholder

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 823-7484

    7 Total Sales

    Marc Sholder
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK247440

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-13-04-2121

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

857 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

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