12 Illinois Avenue

Closed 9/14/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$330,000

4 beds3 baths3,228 sqft$102/sqft

12 Illinois Ave, Reading, PA 19608

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.34 acresLot Size

1997Year Built

$102/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$100/yrHOA Fees

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Green Valley Estates Colonial situated on 0.34 acre lot (larger than most lots in this community) with over 3,200 sq.ft. of finished living space, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and the potential to add more living area (+/- 1,000 sq.ft.) by finishing up the large unfinished basement that already has a rough in for an additional bath. This home features a great lay-out, large rooms, loft /balcony overlooking the great room with gas fireplace, a gorgeous kitchen with granite tops, breakfast room, and all...Green Valley Estates Colonial situated on 0.34 acre lot (larger than most lots in this community) with over 3,200 sq.ft. of finished living space, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and the potential to add more living area (+/- 1,000 sq.ft.) by finishing up the large unfinished basement that already has a rough in for an additional bath. This home features a great lay-out, large rooms, loft /balcony overlooking the great room with gas fireplace, a gorgeous kitchen with granite tops, breakfast room, and all appliances remaining, a dining room with chair rail and tray ceilings, a large master suite, and a huge rear deck to enjoy the outdoors as well. Wilson School District.

Listed by: Peter Heim 610.745.3378 pheim@kw.com • Century 21 Park Road Realtors

Listing closed: 09/14/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000438178

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Berks County
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Lower Heidelberg Township - Berks County
19608
12 Illinois Ave

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Property Information for 12 Illinois Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $8,111 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 49-4376-08-78-8817
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: GREEN VALLEY ESTAT
Subdivision: GREEN VALLEY ESTAT (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: BALTIC AVE
Municipality: LOWER HEIDELBERG TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 11
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,228.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1997
Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

Location

School District Name: WILSON
School District County ID: 300200397305

High School: WILSON (BERKS PA)
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Lower Heidelberg Twp (10249)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $210,600

Improvement Assessed Value: $183,800
Land Assessed Value: $26,800
Land Use Code: 111
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 8817

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $3,475

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,228.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 3,228.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/7599/7897/304275997897_512_384_WM_Yz2-8XD_eCSw_Jn2.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: -
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 1519348

Parking

Type Of Parking: Other
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.peterheimrealtor.com

Property History for 12 Illinois Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 14, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000438178	$330,000	—
Sep 12, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #631567567	$330,000	—
Jul 24, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000438178		—
Apr 23, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000438178	$349,900	—
Jun 2, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #290551229	$330,000	—
May 28, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004823546	$330,000	—
Apr 21, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004823546		—
Apr 20, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004823546	$330,000	—
Mar 19, 2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008783046	$329,900	—
Jun 1, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008783046	$337,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/14/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000438178	$330,000
09/12/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #631567567	$330,000
07/24/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000438178	—
04/23/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000438178	$349,900
06/02/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #290551229	$330,000
05/28/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004823546	$330,000
04/21/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004823546	—
04/20/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004823546	$330,000
03/19/2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008783046	$329,900
06/01/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008783046	$337,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Illinois Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$26,800Additions$183,800Total$210,600

Tax Record2026$3,364 ($280 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,228 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,228 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997CountyBERKSAPN49437608788817Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12 Illinois Avenue

This home is within Wilson School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Green Valley El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
8/10	Wilson West Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
7/10	Wilson High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Green Valley El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
8/10	Wilson West Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
7/10	Wilson High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Illinois Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$330,000	4	3	3,228	14,810
14 Illinois Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	4	3	3,029	13,939
10 Illinois Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$264,900	4	3	3,140	15,682
16 Illinois Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$560,000	4	4	5,231	13,503
11 St James Place, Reading, PA 19608	$440,000	4	3	2,658	18,730
8 Illinois Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$283,725	4	3	3,218	16,988
9 St James Place, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$262,500	4	3	3,015	10,454
13 Illinois Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$319,900	4	3	3,426	10,019
11 Illinois Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$385,000	4	3	2,903	10,890
9 Illinois Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$329,900	4	3	3,262	11,326
18 Illinois Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	–	4	3	3,108	12,632
15 Illinois Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$317,000	4	4	3,306	10,019
6 Illinois Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$331,000	4	4	3,602	17,424
13 St James Place, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$285,000	4	3	2,966	12,632
7 Illinois Avenue, Reading, PA 19608	$465,000	4	3	3,074	12,632
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