1509 Alsace Road

Closed 8/4/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$425,000

3 beds4 baths3,134 sqft$136/sqft

1509 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

1929Year Built

$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to 1509 Alsace Road located in the prestigious Hampden Heights (College Heights) neighborhood . This vintage stone Normandy Tudor offers three generous sized bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms. This tudor home is sophisticated in architecture and style but also has a comfort feel to meet today's lifestyle demands. A curved flagstone walk way leads to the the stone turret which is the gateway into the foyer with a front to back hallway with an open stairwell. A spacious living...Welcome home to 1509 Alsace Road located in the prestigious Hampden Heights (College Heights) neighborhood . This vintage stone Normandy Tudor offers three generous sized bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms. This tudor home is sophisticated in architecture and style but also has a comfort feel to meet today's lifestyle demands. A curved flagstone walk way leads to the the stone turret which is the gateway into the foyer with a front to back hallway with an open stairwell. A spacious living room with a wood burning fire place that extends out to the stone covered side porch. Relax on the side porch and enjoy the sound of the waterfalls and fish swimming around an approximately 2,000 gallon pond. Back inside, there is a formal dining area with two corner built in cabinets. The expansive culinary kitchen with corian countertops, wrap around windows, and skylights add to the delight of this property. Stone arches and cathedral ceilings set the dramatic presence of the joining room, the perfect environment for entertaining with the flow and comfort. This room has an interior stone wall, built in bookshelves, deep window seat with storage, exposed beams and a gas fireplace. The upper level has a spacious primary bedroom with an attached private tiled bathroom, and a closet with dressing room area. There are two additional large bedrooms with a guest bathroom. The large attic is accessed through a pull down staircase in the hallway. The lower level has wood paneling, a half bathroom, a stone wood burning fireplace and hand painted tiled flooring. No detail was spared, slate and copper roof, pegged hardwood flooring, wrought iron staircase, arched doorways, many built in cabinets through out. The enchanted outdoor space includes many colorful perennial flowers, outdoor lighting illuminating the front and back of the home, flagstone hardscaped back patio, imported brownstone retaining wall and outdoor stove top/fireplace, New central air units installed in August 2021. Located conveniently near Albright College, local dining, entertainment and shopping, and close to major highways (Routes 12, 422, 222, 61). Schedule your private showing today for this rare opportunity to own a classic stone tudor home!

Listed by: Katie C Broskey 717.580.4129 katie@getmovingwithkatie.com • Keller Williams Platinum Realty

Listing closed: 08/04/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2017540

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Property Information for 1509 Alsace Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,423 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 17-5317-32-38-8378
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Traditional, Tudor
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 07-07-2022
Subdivision: HAMPDEN HEIGHTS
Subdivision: HAMPDEN HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
Municipality: READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,819.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 315.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 315.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1929
Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Location

School District Name: READING
School District County ID: 300200397169

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
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
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $169,800

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $1,300
Improvement Assessed Value: $138,100
City Town Tax: $3,078
Land Assessed Value: $31,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 112
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 8378
School Tax: $3,045
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# 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

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

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

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,134.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,819.00
Total SQFT: 3,134.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Slate, Copper
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8017/0961/9118/801709619118_512_384_WM_MWOAEgzZ6d2YEt1h.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Flooring Type: Stone, Tile/Brick, Wood
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Full, Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
Fencing: Aluminum
Parcel ID: 1462976

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Garage Features: Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood, Stone
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
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: getmovingwithKATIE.com

Property History for 1509 Alsace Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 4, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2017540	$425,000	—
Jul 29, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495747986	$425,000	+4.4% / yr
Jul 12, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2017540		—
Jul 7, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2017540	$399,900	—
May 30, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #417047392	$300,000	—
May 30, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002859446	$300,000	—
May 30, 2014	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003130941	$301,000	—
Apr 5, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002859446		—
Mar 31, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002859446	$295,000	—
Mar 31, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003130941	$295,000	—
Mar 1, 2014	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009757258	$295,000	—
Jul 12, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009757258	$295,000	—
Apr 13, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008910586	$264,900	—
Oct 22, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008910586	$299,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/04/2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2017540	$425,000
07/29/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495747986	$425,000 +4.4% / yr
07/12/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2017540	—
07/07/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2017540	$399,900
05/30/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #417047392	$300,000
05/30/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002859446	$300,000
05/30/2014	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003130941	$301,000
04/05/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002859446	—
03/31/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002859446	$295,000
03/31/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003130941	$295,000
03/01/2014	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009757258	$295,000
07/12/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009757258	$295,000
04/13/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008910586	$264,900
10/22/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008910586	$299,900

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

Public Records for 1509 Alsace Road

Taxable ValueLand$31,700Additions$138,100Total$169,800

Tax Record2026$4,793 ($399 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,819 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,819 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929CountyBERKSAPN17531732388378Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1509 Alsace Road

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Thirteenth & Union El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.4 mi
3/10	Northeast 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	0.7 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Thirteenth & Union El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 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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