NOT LISTED FOR SALE

865 Columbia Ave Reading, PA 19608

Estimated Value: $200,644 - $216,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
780 Sq Ft
$271/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2018

Last sale price $131,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,288/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2018

Welcome to 865 Columbia Avenue in the Wilson School District! This ranch home features two bedrooms, one full bath, and a one car garage. In addition to the garage, the driveway provides more off-street parking. If you're looking for a single home that is easy to maintain, this is it. You enter the home to the open living area. The living room transitions into the kitchen and eating area. The kitchen features granite counter-tops and updated appliances. The two bedrooms and full bath are located in the rear of the home. The large, full basement is great space for a home gym or can be used for storage. The laundry area is also located in the basement. This home also has a walk-up attic that provides plenty of storage space. Outside you will find a spacious, fenced backyard. This makes for great entertaining space during the warmer months!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samuel Padovani

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS320171 Listed on: 08/01/2018

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Matt Wolf

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS271731

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Forry

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS324016

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x60
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 780 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Court Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1052
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-4386-13-04-1052

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,016

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 865 Columbia Avenue in the Wilson School District! This ranch home features two bedrooms, one full bath, and a one car garage. In addition to the garage, the driveway provides more off-street parking. If you're looking for a single home that is easy to maintain, this is it. You enter the home to the open living area. The living room transitions into the kitchen and eating area. The kitchen features granite counter-tops and updated appliances. The two bedrooms and full bath are located in the rear of the home. The large, full basement is great space for a home gym or can be used for storage. The laundry area is also located in the basement. This home also has a walk-up attic that provides plenty of storage space. Outside you will find a spacious, fenced backyard. This makes for great entertaining space during the warmer months!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 780
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 780
  • Net Sq Ft: 780.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 179.36
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 780
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 865

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: WILSON
  • High School: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 38600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34400.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 150X60
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1566955
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3016.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 79-4386-13-04-1052
  • Tax Lot: 1052
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 09/28/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2018
Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Weller Adrienne M
Bought by
Ungvarsky Lorraine
Seller's Agent
Samuel Padovani
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Forry
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$131,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-6.36%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$211,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$101,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2012
Closed on
Mar 22, 2013
Sold by
Shingle Dax M
Bought by
Weller Adrienne M
Seller's Agent
Rick Heffner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jeanie Leibman
Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$123,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-5.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%
Original Mortgage
$120,726
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2007
Sold by
Meckley Warren A and Bollinger Barbara A
Bought by
Shingle Dax M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ungvarsky Lorraine $131,000 Signature Abstract
Weller Adrienne M $123,000 None Available
Shingle Dax M $125,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ungvarsky Lorraine $101,000
Closed Ungvarsky Lorraine $101,000
Previous Owner Weller Adrienne M $120,726
Previous Owner Shingle Dax M $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Sold $131,000 -6.4% $168 / Sq Ft
08/15/2018 08/15/18 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2018 08/01/18 For Sale $139,900 +13.7% $179 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Sold $123,000 -1.5% $158 / Sq Ft
01/21/2013 01/21/13 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2013 01/14/13 Price Changed $124,900 -3.8% $160 / Sq Ft
10/10/2012 10/10/12 For Sale $129,900 -- $167 / 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 $1,300 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2024 $3,404 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2023 $3,293 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2022 $3,211 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2021 $3,087 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2020 $3,087 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2019 $3,040 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2018 $2,988 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2017 $2,943 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2016 $1,051 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2015 $1,051 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
2014 $1,051 $73,000 $34,400 $38,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Samuel Padovani

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Samuel Padovani

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 955-9599

    7 in this area

    237 Total Sales

    Samuel Padovani
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  • Matt Wolf

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Matt Wolf

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-3844

    17 in this area

    460 Total Sales

    Matt Wolf
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  • Joshua Forry

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Joshua Forry

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 790-4365

    7 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Joshua Forry
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  • Rick Heffner

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Rick Heffner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 929-4926

    70 Total Sales

    Rick Heffner
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  • Jeanie Leibman

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jeanie Leibman

    Commonwealth Real Estate LLC

    (610) 670-5900

    8 Total Sales

    Jeanie Leibman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002142504

Bright MLS

APN: 79-4386-13-04-1052

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19608

865 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 865 Columbia Ave, Reading, PA 19608 since 01 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $211,161, approximately $270 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 865 Columbia Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Whitfield Elementary School, Wilson West Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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