1653 Commonwealth Boulevard

Closed 8/8/17

Last Sold Price

$192,000

3 beds1 bath1,064 sqft$180/sqft

1653 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607

Description

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LISTING CLOSED: 08/08/2017 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 1653 Commonwealth Boulevard

Status

Closed

MLS #

1003656651

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,785 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1970

Lot Size

0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

County

Berks County

Tax ID Number

54-5305-06-38-5476

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Ranch/Rambler

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)

Cross Street

HIGH BLVD

Municipality

KENHORST BORO

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,064.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$190,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

$190,000

Sold 11/08/24

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,064
Square Feet: 0.09
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Location

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Berks County
Reading
Kenhorst
19607
1653 Commonwealth Blvd

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Building Information for 1653 Commonwealth Boulevard

Stories1Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

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Principal and Interest

$976

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1653 Commonwealth Boulevard

Location

School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District County ID: 300200397317

Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN (BERKS PA)
High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN (BERKS PA)
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Kenhorst Boro (10254)

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: 2017
Tax Assessed Value: $93,300

Improvement Assessed Value: $50,900
Land Assessed Value: $42,400
Land Use Code: 102
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 5476

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 13 X 12

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 10

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 12 X 9

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island

Room 5

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 11

Room 6

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 15 X 13

Room 7

Room Type: Attic
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs

Room 8

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,064.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,064.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/2222/2050/300522222050_512_384_WM_RSXLEX4aCP_d7i0m.jpg
Flooring Type: Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Property Attached Y/N: false

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 1526189

Parking

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

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

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Window Features: Replacement
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Access To Pool Y/N: No

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Shed

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
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

Property History for 1653 Commonwealth Boulevard

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 8, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #604766540	$192,000	+1.3% / yr
Aug 8, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003656651	$192,000	—
May 30, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003656651		—
May 24, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003656651	$199,900	—
Oct 31, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244172377	$169,900	—
Oct 31, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #PABK112314	$169,900	—
Sep 23, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #PABK112314		—
Sep 14, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK112314	$169,900	—
Dec 10, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #PABK217774	$85,500	—
Nov 26, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #PABK217774		—
Nov 10, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK217774	$89,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/08/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #604766540	$192,000 +1.3% / yr
08/08/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003656651	$192,000
05/30/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003656651	—
05/24/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003656651	$199,900
10/31/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244172377	$169,900
10/31/2007	Closed BRIGHT #PABK112314	$169,900
09/23/2007	Pending BRIGHT #PABK112314	—
09/14/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK112314	$169,900
12/10/1999	Closed BRIGHT #PABK217774	$85,500
11/26/1999	Pending BRIGHT #PABK217774	—
11/10/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK217774	$89,900

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

Public Records for 1653 Commonwealth Boulevard

Taxable ValueLand$42,400Additions$50,900Total$93,300

Tax Record2026$1,383 ($115 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970CountyBERKSAPN54530506385476

Schools near 1653 Commonwealth Boulevard

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Mifflin Park El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	0.6 mi
6/10	Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	0.5 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.1 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	New Story	Private - Choice school	1 to 7	0.4 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	1.0 mi
NR	Opportunities School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mifflin Park El School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.6 mi
6/10	Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	0.5 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	New Story Private1 to 7 Choice school	0.4 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Opportunities School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1653 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$192,000	3	1	1,064	10,019
1647 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	–	3	1	1,294	7,405
1659 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$221,000	4	3	1,584	14,810
1641 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$154,900	4	2	1,293	8,276
1650 Kenhorst Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$220,000	3	3	1,488	13,068
1633 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$161,499	3	2	1,456	7,841
1644 Kenhorst Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$166,000	2	2	1,360	7,405
1644 Cortland Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	–	2	1	990	12,197
1636 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$290,000	4	3	2,204	12,197
1627 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	–	2	2	1,064	7,841
1638 Kenhorst Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	–	2	2	1,254	5,227
665 High Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$139,000	3	3	1,842	7,841
1628 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$87,500	3	2	1,504	9,583
1640 Cortland Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$250,000	3	2	1,368	5,227
1621 Commonwealth Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$210,500	3	1	1,495	8,276
655 High Boulevard, Reading, PA 19607	$265,000	3	2	2,354	8,276

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