1209 Lorraine Road

Closed 10/26/22
Closed 10/26/22
Brick with Copper gutters, True Divided Windows
Slate Roof
Brick and siding rear
Foyer
New Custom Kitchen
Breakfast Nook
Granite Countertops
Tile Backsplash
Slide-in Range, OTR Micro
Powder Room
Powder Room
Huge coat closet
Wood burning fireplace in Living Room
Original Built-in Shelving
Formal Dining Room
Painted risers/original hardwood treads
Bedroom
Upstairs hall and main bath
Master Bedroom
Master bathroom
Bedroom
Main Hall Bath
Upper Landing
Steel trusses
Garage
First floor laundry!
Last Sold Price
$275,000
3 beds1,562 sqft$176/sqft
1209 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604

Description

9/11 Open House canceled. Welcome home to a meticulously restored Hampden Heights cape cod. Reading historic district surrounded by stone mansions and a wooded mountain backdrop. This home seamlessly combines every modern comfort with traditional architecture. New upgrades include a matching kitchen and laundry area, solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, deep sink with pull-down faucet, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The painted brick exterior, true divided light windows, slate...9/11 Open House canceled. Welcome home to a meticulously restored Hampden Heights cape cod. Reading historic district surrounded by stone mansions and a wooded mountain backdrop. This home seamlessly combines every modern comfort with traditional architecture. New upgrades include a matching kitchen and laundry area, solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, deep sink with pull-down faucet, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The painted brick exterior, true divided light windows, slate roof and copper gutters combine for a timeless and stately look, all uncommon in construction today. Raised panel doors with original hardware, solid wood trim, built-in shelving and tile showers are all original and in pristine condition. Cost efficient gas heating with central AC. First floor laundry room! Great access to Albright College, hiking trails, and major routes (222, 422, I78 and I76). Schedule your private tour today! Listing agent is related to the owner.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/26/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jonathan Whitaker • Equity Pennsylvania Real Estate
    P: (717) 799-1899 jonathanwhitakerrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 1209 Lorraine Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PABK2020892
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$3,939 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1936
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
County
Berks County
Tax ID Number
17-5317-10-37-7167
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
08-30-2022
Subdivision
HAMPDEN HEIGHTS
Subdivision
HAMPDEN HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
Municipality
READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,562.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

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Median sold price

$281,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 1209 Lorraine Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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Property Information for 1209 Lorraine Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $90,100
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $690
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $70,200
  • City Town Tax: $1,633
  • Land Assessed Value: $19,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 7167
  • School Tax: $1,615
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,562.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1461160
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1209 Lorraine Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 26, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500380214

$275,000

+246.3% / yr

Oct 26, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2020892

$275,000—
Sep 20, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2020892

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/26/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500380214

$275,000

+246.3% / yr

10/26/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2020892

$275,000
09/20/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2020892

—

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

Public Records for 1209 Lorraine Road

Taxable ValueLand$19,900Additions$70,200Total$90,100
Tax Record2026$2,544 ($212 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,376 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,376 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936CountyBERKSAPN17531710377167Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1209 Lorraine Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Thirteenth & Union El School
Public - PK to 4
Northeast Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Chor Day Academy
Private - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thirteenth & Union El School
PublicPK to 4

Northeast Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Chor Day Academy
Private1 to 12

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1209 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604
$275,000
3
1,562
5,662
1215 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604
$159,900
3
1,368
6,970
1205 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604
–
3
1
954
4,792
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3
1
1,994
4,792
1217 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604
$204,000
3
2,000
6,970
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$200,000
3
1,519
4,792

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