1840 Alsace Road

Closed 1/15/21

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Last Sold Price

$250,000

3 beds3 baths2,492 sqft$100/sqft

1840 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

1965Year Built

$100/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Extremely rare opportunity to own this sprawling nearly 2500 SQFT 3 BR, 2.5 bath stone rancher in the rustic and beautiful Hampden Heights neighborhood. This exceptional home has been in the same family for 40 years and is loaded with amazing retro features and some key updates. The charming flagstone covered front porch welcomes you as you enter into the grand foyer. The large formal living room with impressive hearth fireplace is perfect for family gatherings and is open to the adjacent dining...Extremely rare opportunity to own this sprawling nearly 2500 SQFT 3 BR, 2.5 bath stone rancher in the rustic and beautiful Hampden Heights neighborhood. This exceptional home has been in the same family for 40 years and is loaded with amazing retro features and some key updates. The charming flagstone covered front porch welcomes you as you enter into the grand foyer. The large formal living room with impressive hearth fireplace is perfect for family gatherings and is open to the adjacent dining room with sliders to the rear flagstone patio. The 42 handle kitchen is huge and comes equipped with all appliances. There's a conveniently located large laundry room just off the kitchen with front loading washer & dryer and has a laundry tub and outside exit. Also adjacent to the kitchen is a ceramic tiled powder room and access to the oversized one car garage with opener. The family room/library also has a sliding door to the flagstone patio. 3 total spacious BRS with large closets, master suite with it's own private bath. Large main ceramic tiled bath. Spacious walkup attic provides abundant storage and includes a large cedar lined walk-in closet. Hardwood floors beneath the carpets completes this amazing main level. The massive partially finished lower level is wide open and provides an additional nearly 2500 SQFT of living space, game room, gym and more storage! The large paved driveway provides parking for 4-5 cars. This one of a kind stone rancher is perched on a mature 1/3 acre lot with gorgeous western views! Key updates include a newer architectural shingle roof, new high efficiency gas furnace with central air and Aprilaire humidifier all in 10/18, new gas hot water heater in 6/20 and 200 AMP service and breaker panel. Enjoy the fenced rear yard with the large partially covered flagstone patio with amazing views! The owner removes and stores the canvas cover during the winter. The western exposure sunbathes the home providing abundant natural light during the day and gorgeous sunsets! This special solid home was built in 1965 with still some original retro decor and features but is in truly move in condition! Truly a one of a kind rare home that only comes around once in a lifetime so do not delay to see it for it will not last long in this sizzling market!

Listed by: Jose M Candelaria 610.207.8066 jcandelaria@goberkscounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading

Listing closed: 01/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK366524

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Property Information for 1840 Alsace Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,392 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 17-5318-80-40-5381
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 1
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: HAMPDEN HEIGHTS
Subdivision: HAMPDEN HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: Richmond
Municipality: READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 8
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,492.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1965
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

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $147,700

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $1,131
Improvement Assessed Value: $121,600
City Town Tax: $2,613
Land Assessed Value: $26,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 102
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: R2
Tax Lot: 5381
School Tax: $2,648
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Lower Levels

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

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

Lower Level 1

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

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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main

Building Info

Building Level Count: 2
Total Finished SQFT: 2,492.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,492.00
Total SQFT: 2,492.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/8001/4690/304380014690_512_384_WM_5B3ZHv396jyQ9gqF.jpg
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Basement Type: Full, Drain, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

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

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Fencing: Chain Link
Parcel ID: 1463692
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Inside Access, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Screen, Stone, Wood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Window Features: Double Pane
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
Pool: No Pool
Horse: No
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1840 Alsace Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 15, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #693452013	$250,000	—
Jan 15, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1450772611	$250,000	+12.6% / yr
Jan 15, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #PABK366524	$250,000	—
Nov 3, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK366524		—
Oct 31, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK366524	$250,000	—
Sep 30, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003891557	$150,000	—
Sep 22, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #580672374	$150,000	—
Jul 30, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003891557		—
Feb 27, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003891557	$179,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/15/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #693452013	$250,000
01/15/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1450772611	$250,000 +12.6% / yr
01/15/2021	Closed BRIGHT #PABK366524	$250,000
11/03/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK366524	—
10/31/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK366524	$250,000
09/30/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003891557	$150,000
09/22/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #580672374	$150,000
07/30/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003891557	—
02/27/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003891557	$179,900

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

Public Records for 1840 Alsace Road

Taxable ValueLand$26,100Additions$121,600Total$147,700

Tax Record2026$4,170 ($347 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,492 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965CountyBERKSAPN17531880405381Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1840 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	0.5 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.8 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 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	0.8 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi

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