Last Sold Price
5 beds3,445 sqft$96/sqft
1305 Orchard Rd, Reading, PA 19611

Description

In 1930 this home was built for a local stockbroker wanting only the best. Today, the home retains its original details while being updated and maintained for the 21st Century. Step inside to a bright and spacious center hallway with adjoining living room featuring built in bookcases, working fireplace and lots of natural light. The dining room has an original built in china closet and plenty of room to entertain. The eat in kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space plus 1st floor laundry....In 1930 this home was built for a local stockbroker wanting only the best. Today, the home retains its original details while being updated and maintained for the 21st Century. Step inside to a bright and spacious center hallway with adjoining living room featuring built in bookcases, working fireplace and lots of natural light. The dining room has an original built in china closet and plenty of room to entertain. The eat in kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space plus 1st floor laundry. The highlight of the house is the magnificent family room located at the back featuring beamed vaulted ceiling, fireplace and built in bookcases. Upstairs you'll find a spacious master bedroom with plenty of closets plus updated master bath. There are four additional bedrooms with one presently used as a dressing room. The lower level has also been finished for Game/Media room. Outside you'll find a private English style courtyard of Bluestone pavers and pea gravel looking down over the manicured lower yard. Truly a well cared for property.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/13/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading
    P: (610) 670-2770 CMiller@GoBerksCounty.com

Property Details for 1305 Orchard Road

Status
MLS #
1002627412
Days on Market
11
Taxes
$8,600 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.51 AC / 22,216 SF
Tax ID Number
18-4396-12-96-8474
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
WYOMISSING PARK
Subdivision
WYOMISSING PARK (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
EVERGREEN
Municipality
READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
9
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,939.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
506.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$380,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

[Reading, PA]

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Location

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Building Information for 1305 Orchard Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,216 SF

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Property Information for 1305 Orchard Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $212,500
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $138,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $74,100
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 8474
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,445.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1463780
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent Office Ext: 3276
  • List Agent Preferred Phone Ext: 3276
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.cmillersells.com

Property History for 1305 Orchard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002627412

$330,000
Sep 11, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002627412

Sep 1, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002627412

$325,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002627412

$330,000
09/11/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002627412

09/01/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002627412

$325,000

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

Public Records for 1305 Orchard Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,100Additions$138,400Total$212,500
Tax Record2026$5,999 ($500 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,940 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,940 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyBERKSAPN18439612968474Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1305 Orchard Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Millmont El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Holy Name High School
Private9 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: 1305 Orchard Road, Reading, PA 19611
$330,000
5
3,445
22,216
1,307
$275,000
5
3,376
26,136
$185,000
5
2,726
29,625
$385,000
5
4,444
20,473
$206,000
2
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