NOT LISTED FOR SALE

900 N 5th St Reading, PA 19601

Estimated Value: $401,719

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,494 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 2, 2016

Last sale price $133,500 $30 Per Sq Ft

Est. 201% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,408 / mo

367 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

APPROVED SHORT SALE! Absolutely Beautiful four bedroom home in Centre Park Historic District. This wonderful large corner property has oversize rooms, hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings that give the home the look of grandeur. A large oversize two car garage is in the rear of the property. This home offers a large fenced back yard with large patio, gas heat and central air and new roof! This is an approved short sale! 60 day settlement!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzi Ford

(484) 498-4000 suziford@cs.com Springer Realty Group License #RS228124L Listed on: 03/20/2015

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzi Ford

(484) 498-4000 suziford@cs.com Springer Realty Group License #RS228124L Listed on: 03/20/2015

Springer Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned MULTI

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,494 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Elevator
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Centre Park Histor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7253
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-51-75-7253

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Stove
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Elevator, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4494
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4494
  • Net Sq Ft: 4494.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 29.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4494
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • 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

  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 77600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 25200.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: IRRG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: MULTI

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1454015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4366.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-51-75-7253
  • Tax Lot: 7253
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2015
Closed on
Jun 2, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Suzi Ford
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Suzi Ford
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$134,000
Sold Price
$133,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.37%
Current Estimated Value
$401,719

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$268,219
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.57%
Original Mortgage
$133,500
Outstanding Balance
$103,991
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$297,728

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,373
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,975
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$133,500 None Available
-- None Available
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$171,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $133,500
Previous Owner $211,373
Previous Owner $182,000
Previous Owner $161,975
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Sold $133,500 0.0% $30 / Sq Ft
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Off Market $133,500 -- --
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2016 02/20/16 Price Changed $133,500 -0.4% $30 / Sq Ft
12/30/2015 12/30/15 For Sale $134,000 +0.4% $30 / Sq Ft
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Off Market $133,500 -- --
11/13/2015 11/13/15 Price Changed $134,000 +1.1% $30 / Sq Ft
10/15/2015 10/15/15 Price Changed $132,500 -1.8% $29 / Sq Ft
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Price Changed $134,900 -3.6% $30 / Sq Ft
05/20/2015 05/20/15 Price Changed $139,900 -3.2% $31 / Sq Ft
05/12/2015 05/12/15 Price Changed $144,500 -0.3% $32 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Price Changed $144,900 -3.1% $32 / Sq Ft
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Price Changed $149,500 -6.3% $33 / Sq Ft
04/19/2015 04/19/15 Price Changed $159,500 -3.3% $35 / Sq Ft
04/07/2015 04/07/15 Price Changed $164,900 -2.7% $37 / Sq Ft
03/31/2015 03/31/15 Price Changed $169,500 -3.1% $38 / Sq Ft
03/20/2015 03/20/15 For Sale $174,900 -- $39 / 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 $2,902 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2025 $2,790 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2024 $4,565 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2023 $4,494 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2022 $4,494 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2021 $4,494 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2020 $4,449 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2019 $4,449 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2018 $4,449 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2017 $4,419 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2016 $2,525 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2015 $2,525 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
2014 $2,323 $102,800 $25,200 $77,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Suzi Ford

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Suzi Ford

    Springer Realty Group

    (484) 336-8677

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002558996

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-51-75-7253

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601

900 N 5th St, Reading, PA

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