$46,500
SOLD OCT 11, 2018

948 N 5th St Reading, PA 19601

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,884 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$16 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Victorian Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of June 2022

This 6 bed, 2.5 bath large Victorian home is a great rehab opportunity. Located less than 2 blocks from the City of Reading Historic District the house has a lot of the original beautiful features still in tact. The taxes are low and the possibilities are endless. Possible 2 car off street parking. Freddie Mac First Look period for owner occupied and non-profits only until 9/10/2018. Purchaser responsible for any and all municipal requirements with the City of Reading, purchaser to pay both sides of the transfer tax, no letters of intent, all funds must be certified including down money without exceptions. Bank owned/REO property. The property is being sold in as-is condition. Seller will not complete any repairs to the subject property, either lender or buyer requested. ***Seller has a 21 day offer submission period from 8/21/2018 - 9/11/2018. Highest and Best offer to be submitted by buyer. See the 21 day offer form supplied by Listing Broker.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Lando

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS301920 Listed on: 08/22/2018

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Fabian

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,884 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7653
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-51-75-7653

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: As-Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Remarks Public: This 6 bed, 2.5 bath large Victorian home is a great rehab opportunity. Located less than 2 blocks from the City of Reading Historic District the house has a lot of the original beautiful features still in tact. The taxes are low and the possibilities are endless. Possible 2 car off street parking. Freddie Mac First Look period for owner occupied and non-profits only until 9/10/2018. Purchaser responsible for any and all municipal requirements with the City of Reading, purchaser to pay both sides of the transfer tax, no letters of intent, all funds must be certified including down money without exceptions. Bank owned/REO property. The property is being sold in as-is condition. Seller will not complete any repairs to the subject property, either lender or buyer requested. ***Seller has a 21 day offer submission period from 8/21/2018 - 9/11/2018. Highest and Best offer to be submitted by buyer. See the 21 day offer form supplied by Listing Broker.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 10
  • 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
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2884
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2884
  • Net Sq Ft: 2884.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 15.57
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2884
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 948

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Metal
  • 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
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 163
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2865.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-51-75-7653
  • Tax Lot: 7653
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 10/11/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2022
Closed on
Jun 29, 2022
Sold by
Angelica Tapia
Bought by
Leonor-Matos Manuel A
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Fabian
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Damaso Lamos
NextHome Alliance
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$202,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,100
15.49%
Current Estimated Value
$264,906

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,906
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.77%
Original Mortgage
$151,500
Outstanding Balance
$145,173
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,228

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Tapia Roberto
Bought by
Tapia Angelica

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2018
Closed on
Oct 10, 2018
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Tapia Roberto
Seller's Agent
Gary Lando
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Fabian
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$44,900
Sold Price
$46,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,600
3.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Santander Bank Na
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1999
Bought by
Cornejo Ruben
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $202,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Conestoga Title Company
Deed $46,500 Conestoga Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $45,000 None Available
Deed $54,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Sold $202,000 0.0% $63 / Sq Ft
05/07/2022 05/07/22 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2022 05/07/22 Off Market $202,000 -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $174,900 +276.1% $55 / Sq Ft
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Sold $46,500 0.0% $16 / Sq Ft
09/20/2018 09/20/18 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Off Market $46,500 -- --
08/22/2018 08/22/18 For Sale $44,900 -- $16 / 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 $1,797 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2024 $2,940 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2023 $2,894 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2022 $2,894 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2021 $2,894 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2020 $2,865 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2019 $2,865 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2018 $2,865 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2017 $2,846 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2016 $1,626 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2015 $1,626 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
2014 $1,496 $66,200 $10,200 $56,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002281578

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-51-75-7653