1500 Hill Road

Closed 10/3/18

Last Sold Price

$245,000

4 beds3 baths2,720 sqft$90/sqft

1500 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602

Description

Historic Old World Tudor Revival Residence once owned by Frederick Luden; member of the Luden Cough Drop and Chocolate Company legacy. Located in Desirable Hessian Camp, this home is ideally situated on a ? acre lot along the hillside of Mt Penn. Your first impression is a spectacular foyer with dramatic curved stairwell with period iron railings which welcomes you into this pedigree home. The gracious living room signals the allure of the house, with high ceilings, arched doorways, decorative architectural...Historic Old World Tudor Revival Residence once owned by Frederick Luden; member of the Luden Cough Drop and Chocolate Company legacy. Located in Desirable Hessian Camp, this home is ideally situated on a ? acre lot along the hillside of Mt Penn. Your first impression is a spectacular foyer with dramatic curved stairwell with period iron railings which welcomes you into this pedigree home. The gracious living room signals the allure of the house, with high ceilings, arched doorways, decorative architectural details, abundant light, and an elegant fireplace. Leaded glass doors lead out onto a private brick terrace from the living room and dining room adding a unique dimension and appeal. Be prepare to be awe struck at the magnificence of dining room with curved wall of leaded glass windows envelope the room in prism of light and character. A chef inspired kitchen with an enormous Island upscale features such as granite work surfaces and stylish stainless appliance will surely impress the most discerning of Buyers. Imagine breakfast on the flagstone English Garden terrace adjacent to the kitchen space. The home's upper reaches offer 3 generously sized bedrooms each with unique architectural appeal. There are two spectacular tiled bathrooms. The lower level is a bonus with great potential! There are two large Cedar lined closets, a ? bath, brick floored closet perfect for a wine cellar, a cozy den or guest bedroom with exposed stone wall and private entrance! There is a large two car heated garage. This is a one of a kind home. Come experience this marvelous lifestyle home today!

LISTING CLOSED: 10/03/2018 12:00 AM

Listed by William J Sands • Sands & Company Real Estate
P: (610)-376-9999 sands@parealestate.com
Listed by Gerald J Pelker • Sands & Company Real Estate
P: (610)-376-9999 sands@parealestate.com

Property Details for 1500 Hill Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

1001902306

Days on Market

Taxes

$5,976 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1926

Lot Size

0.56 AC / 24,394 SF

County

Berks County

Tax ID Number

16-5316-06-39-1774

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Tudor

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

HESSIAN CAMP

Subdivision

HESSIAN CAMP (BERKS PA)

Cross Street

CLYMER

Municipality

READING CITY

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,720.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

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Building Information for 1500 Hill Road

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,394 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,245

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Property Information for 1500 Hill Road

Location

School District Name: READING
School District County ID: 300200397169

High School: READING SENIOR (BERKS PA)
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Reading City (10201)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $138,100

Improvement Assessed Value: $94,200
Land Assessed Value: $43,900
Land Use Code: 112
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 1774

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $14,700

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, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,720.00
Construction Materials: Brick

Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot Features: Corner, Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard

Sign On Property: Yes

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1500 Hill Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 3, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632329724	$245,000	+2.1% / yr
Oct 3, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001902306	$245,000	—
Aug 30, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001902306		—
Jun 19, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001902306	$249,900	—
Sep 10, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002591308	$230,000	—
Aug 25, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #556270066	$230,000	+25.0% / yr
Jul 22, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002591308		—
May 2, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002591308	$249,900	—
May 1, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007632856	$249,900	—
Jun 14, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007632856	$269,900	—
Jul 17, 2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #335820326	$115,000	+485.5% / yr
Mar 22, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #286658057	$1,900	-66.7% / yr
Oct 11, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244109339	$250,000	+7.9% / yr
Oct 11, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #PABK148136	$250,000	—
Aug 31, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #PABK148136		—
Jun 6, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK148136	$264,000	—
May 24, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244063448	$225,000	—
May 24, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #PABK135330	$225,000	—
Apr 30, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #PABK135330		—
Apr 22, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK135330	$227,900	—
Sep 21, 2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK312632	$187,900	—
Mar 27, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK312632	$187,900	—
Jul 30, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #PABK213046	$172,000	—
Jun 10, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #PABK213046		—
May 10, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK213046	$179,900	—
Jun 30, 1996	Closed BRIGHT #PABK330236	$150,000	—
Apr 9, 1996	Pending BRIGHT #PABK330236		—
Feb 25, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK330236	$168,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/03/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632329724	$245,000 +2.1% / yr
10/03/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001902306	$245,000
08/30/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001902306	—
06/19/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001902306	$249,900
09/10/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002591308	$230,000
08/25/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #556270066	$230,000 +25.0% / yr
07/22/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002591308	—
05/02/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002591308	$249,900
05/01/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007632856	$249,900
06/14/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007632856	$269,900
07/17/2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #335820326	$115,000 +485.5% / yr
03/22/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #286658057	$1,900 -66.7% / yr
10/11/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244109339	$250,000 +7.9% / yr
10/11/2005	Closed BRIGHT #PABK148136	$250,000
08/31/2005	Pending BRIGHT #PABK148136	—
06/06/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK148136	$264,000
05/24/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244063448	$225,000
05/24/2004	Closed BRIGHT #PABK135330	$225,000
04/30/2004	Pending BRIGHT #PABK135330	—
04/22/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK135330	$227,900
09/21/2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK312632	$187,900
03/27/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK312632	$187,900
07/30/1999	Closed BRIGHT #PABK213046	$172,000
06/10/1999	Pending BRIGHT #PABK213046	—
05/10/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK213046	$179,900
06/30/1996	Closed BRIGHT #PABK330236	$150,000
04/09/1996	Pending BRIGHT #PABK330236	—
02/25/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK330236	$168,900

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

Public Records for 1500 Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$43,900Additions$94,200Total$138,100

Tax Record2026$3,899 ($325 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,394 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926CountyBERKSAPN16531606391774Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1500 Hill Road

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Sixteenth & Haak El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.3 mi
3/10	Central Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.4 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	New Story	Private - Choice school	1 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	St. Marys School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Fairview Christian School	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Sixteenth & Haak El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Central Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
NR	New Story Private1 to 12 Choice school	0.2 mi
NR	St. Marys School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Fairview Christian School PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 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: 1500 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602	$245,000	4	3	2,720	24,394
1510 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602	$115,000	3	4	2,720	24,394
1514 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602	$160,000	4	4	3,300	26,571
1506 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602	$147,000	3	3	2,457	9,148
1508 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602	–	4	3	2,869	12,632
1400 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602	$860,000	–	–	76,333	71,003
1510 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602	$120,000	4	2	3,112	13,068
161 Clymer Street, Reading, PA 19602	$410,000	6	3	3,428	63,162
1501 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602	$403,000	6	4	3,807	38,768
1518 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602	$190,000	3	3	3,000	25,700
1512 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602	$120,000	4	2	2,173	13,068
1500 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602	$100,000	–	–	9,186	52,272
1515 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602	$4,750,000	–	99	26,250	201,247
1514 Eckert Avenue, Reading, PA 19602	$155,000	3	3	2,156	13,068
1517 Hill Road, Unit 2E, Reading, PA 19602	$70,000	1	1	930	–
1517 Hill Road, Unit 5B, Reading, PA 19602	$70,000	2	2	1,176	–

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