1517 Lorraine Road

Closed 7/15/22

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Owner's Spa Like Bathroom with Whirlpool Tub

Loft could be 4th Bedroom or Sitting Room

Open Patio with Porch Entrance to Kitchen

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Last Sold Price

$400,000

4 beds4 baths3,848 sqft$104/sqft

1517 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.35 acresLot Size

1929Year Built

$104/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Classical Colonial with enduring quality and charm awaits you. You will marvel at how this home makes a seamless transition from traditional to contemporary influences. The outdoor living environments are straight from the pages of a magazine! Just imagine the tranquility and enjoyment the outdoor living space could bring to your life. As you step inside the light filled living room, you immediately can feel how the warmth of the space would be perfect for entertaining. The large windows capture...Classical Colonial with enduring quality and charm awaits you. You will marvel at how this home makes a seamless transition from traditional to contemporary influences. The outdoor living environments are straight from the pages of a magazine! Just imagine the tranquility and enjoyment the outdoor living space could bring to your life. As you step inside the light filled living room, you immediately can feel how the warmth of the space would be perfect for entertaining. The large windows capture the mesmerizing view and sunsets. The living room with fireplace opens into the dining room which is adjacent to a modern kitchen equipped with upgraded stainless appliances. Just beyond the living room is a cozy media room with impressive built-ins. A private hallway leads to a half bath and a secret sunken office/sunroom with skylight. The upper reaches offer an awe-inspiring owner’s suite. The ceilings were raised into the 3rd floor to create a two-story modern vibe with beadboard ceiling and spacious loft. Gorgeous barrel dormered window provides stunning woodland views. The suite provides a walk-in closet and amazing spa bath with sunken whirlpool tub, and walk-in shower. The loft could be utilized as a 4th bedroom, sitting room or home office if desired. There are two additional bedrooms and a second full tiled bath on this level. A covered rear porch can be accessed from two of the 2nd floor bedrooms. The lower level is completely transformed into a lovely family room with bar and half bath. This level also includes a wine cellar, utility room with direct access outside and a large laundry room. Back outside you will love the oversized side entry 2 car garage. There is also a charming shed for additional storage within the fenced yard. Looking for a special home? Look no further, come see this Lovely Hampden Heights home today!

Listed by: William J Sands 610.376.9999 sands@parealestate.com • Sands & Company Real Estate
Listed by: Gerald J Pelker 610.376.9999 sands@parealestate.com • Sands & Company Real Estate

Listing closed: 07/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2014354

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1517 Lorraine Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,256 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 17-5317-32-48-3505
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Traditional, Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Views: City, Mountain, Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: HAMPDEN HEIGHTS
Subdivision: HAMPDEN HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: Union
Municipality: READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,176.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 672.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 672.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1929
Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,245 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: $143,100

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $1,096
Improvement Assessed Value: $106,100
City Town Tax: $2,594
Land Assessed Value: $37,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 114
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL R-1
Tax Lot: 3505
School Tax: $2,566
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

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: 4
# 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

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Workshop, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 21.0

Room Width: 19.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Fireplace - Gas

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking

Room 4

Room Type: Den
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Office
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 25.0

Room Width: 18.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Wet Bar

Room 7

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Workshop
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Storage Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 21.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Balcony Access, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub

Room 11

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 13

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Balcony Access

Room 14

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 15

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Upper 2
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,848.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,848.00
Total SQFT: 3,848.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Block
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8014/7667/9106/801476679106_512_384_WM_Z03fxNJn5K8mh5ak.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Stone, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
# 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: Corner
Fencing: Wood
Parcel ID: 1463001

Parking

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

Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Oversized

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Insert
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
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 AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.parealestate.com

Property History for 1517 Lorraine Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 15, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2014354	$400,000	—
Jul 13, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1494046482	$400,000	+5.0% / yr
Apr 20, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2014354		—
Apr 19, 2022	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2014354		—
Apr 13, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2014354	$399,990	—
Apr 25, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #354439087	$255,000	—
Apr 25, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1004156760	$255,000	—
Mar 12, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1004156760		—
Nov 5, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004156760	$274,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/15/2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2014354	$400,000
07/13/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1494046482	$400,000 +5.0% / yr
04/20/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2014354	—
04/19/2022	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2014354	—
04/13/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2014354	$399,990
04/25/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #354439087	$255,000
04/25/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1004156760	$255,000
03/12/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1004156760	—
11/05/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004156760	$274,900

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

Public Records for 1517 Lorraine Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,000Additions$106,100Total$143,100

Tax Record2026$4,040 ($337 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,176 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929CountyBERKSAPN17531732483505Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1517 Lorraine 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	0.5 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.5 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Thirteenth & Union El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.5 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 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: 1517 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$400,000	4	4	3,848	15,245
1601 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$239,500	4	3	3,800	18,730
1511 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$346,000	4	3	2,286	15,681
1550 Oak Lane, Reading, PA 19604	$190,000	4	3	3,108	16,117
1518 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$420,000	4	4	3,409	11,761
1600 Oak Lane, Reading, PA 19604	$164,900	4	4	–	25,264
1532 Oak Lane, Reading, PA 19604	$368,500	5	3	2,987	13,939
1514 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$175,000	3	3	1,792	10,890
1605 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$279,000	3	4	2,816	15,682
1625 Union Street, Reading, PA 19604	–	4	3	3,128	16,117
1510 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$235,000	3	3	2,705	10,890
1530 Oak Lane, Reading, PA 19604	$195,000	3	4	2,276	13,939
1505 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$650,000	4	5	5,897	30,491
1608 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$237,500	4	4	2,640	11,761
1521 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 19604	–	5	4	3,186	22,216
1611 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604	$185,000	3	3	3,350	20,909

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