1557 Mineral Spring Road

Closed 5/17/06
Closed 5/17/06
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$420,000
6 beds9,000 sqft
1557 Mineral Spring Rd, Reading, PA 19602
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.1 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$47/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Elegance and modern updats throughout this 8500 sq. ft. home on 1 acre. Professionally landscaped lot with inground pool with gazebo and with 4000 sq. ft. paved pool deck. Newer 4 car garage with 2 bedroom in-law suite. Richly appointed home with modern amenities combined with old world charm make this a warm and inviting place to live. Beautiful original woodwork, 4 fireplaces, hardwood, marble and tile floors. 3 brick patios offer total seclusion. Carefully planned 17x56 addition is just perfect...Elegance and modern updats throughout this 8500 sq. ft. home on 1 acre. Professionally landscaped lot with inground pool with gazebo and with 4000 sq. ft. paved pool deck. Newer 4 car garage with 2 bedroom in-law suite. Richly appointed home with modern amenities combined with old world charm make this a warm and inviting place to live. Beautiful original woodwork, 4 fireplaces, hardwood, marble and tile floors. 3 brick patios offer total seclusion. Carefully planned 17x56 addition is just perfect for parties and entertaining. This is a one of a kind home. Call agent for more infor or to schedule your personal tour.
  • Listed by: Bryan K Koller 610.779.2500 bryank32965@gmail.com • Century 21 Gold
Listing closed: 05/17/2006 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK151522

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$365,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

Reading, PA

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Property Information for 1557 Mineral Spring Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,356 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 16-5316-06-39-6175
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: 16TH
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 12
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 9,000.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
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: 2005
  • Tax Assessed Value: $280,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $234,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $45,800
  • Land Use Code: 115
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 6175
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 9,000.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 9,000.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3010/8364/6685/301083646685_512_384_WM_tjzr9jJEFX_FX7Py.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Stone, Marble
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1458350
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Stain/Lead Glass, WhirlPool/HotTub, 2nd Kitchen, Intercom, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Satellite Dish, Play Equipment
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • 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: Underground, 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 1557 Mineral Spring Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244137875

$420,000—
May 17, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK151522

$420,000—
Feb 1, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK151522

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244137875

$420,000
05/17/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK151522

$420,000
02/01/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK151522

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

Public Records for 1557 Mineral Spring Road

Taxable ValueLand$45,800Additions$234,200Total$280,000
Tax Record2026$7,904 ($659 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt8,060 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,060 SqFtStories2Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917CountyBERKSAPN16531606396175Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1557 Mineral Spring Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sixteenth & Haak El School
Public - PK to 4
Central Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Central Catholic High School
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sixteenth & Haak El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Central Catholic 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: 1557 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA 19602
$420,000
6
9,000
47,916
1553 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA 19602
–
6
3,431
22,651
1539 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA 19602
$387,500
–
–
10,937
23,958
1537 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA 19602
$169,000
7
4
5,561
29,621
1552 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA 19602
$149,900
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2,682
3,485
1548 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, PA 19602
$110,000
5
2,177
2,614

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