2803 Octagon Avenue

Closed 4/30/09

Last Sold Price

$212,000

4 beds3 baths1,980 sqft$107/sqft

2803 Octagon Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Description

Move right in to this lovely two story in Wilshire. A large covered front porch greets you as you enter the home to a large living rm with lots of natural light. Beautiful hardwood flooring is found throughout the main level except for the kitchen and powder rm which have tile floors. The cozy family rm has a raised hearth brick fireplace and is surrounded by bookcases and cabinets. The formal dining rm has a dramatic palette with chair rail plus crown molding, which is found throughout the home....Move right in to this lovely two story in Wilshire. A large covered front porch greets you as you enter the home to a large living rm with lots of natural light. Beautiful hardwood flooring is found throughout the main level except for the kitchen and powder rm which have tile floors. The cozy family rm has a raised hearth brick fireplace and is surrounded by bookcases and cabinets. The formal dining rm has a dramatic palette with chair rail plus crown molding, which is found throughout the home. The attractive eat in kitchen has a door leading to a spacious covered patio for entertaining. The second fl has a generous size master bedroom with full bath. Three additional bedrooms and hall bath complete this level. There are steps to a floored attic for storage. A full basement has an outside exit and laundry hookup. The property is nicely landscaped and surrounded by mature trees and shrubs in the rear. The location is close to schools, shopping and offers easy access to many major thoroughfares.

LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2009 12:00 AM

Listed by Sandra T Matz • RE/MAX Of Reading
P: (610)-603-2666 smatz@goberkscounty.com

Property Details for 2803 Octagon Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

1005186370

Days on Market

Taxes

$4,000 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1965

Lot Size

0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

County

Berks County

Tax ID Number

80-4386-07-59-3902

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

WILSHIRE

Subdivision

WILSHIRE (BERKS PA)

Cross Street

INDEPENDENCE

Municipality

SPRING TWP

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,980.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Construction Completed

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Building Information for 2803 Octagon Avenue

Stories2Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

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Property Information for 2803 Octagon Avenue

Location

School District Name: WILSON
School District County ID: 300200397305

County: BERKS
MLS Area: Spring Twp (10280)

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

Tax Year: 2009
Tax Assessed Value: $137,300

Improvement Assessed Value: $97,800
Land Assessed Value: $39,500
Land Use Code: 111
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 3902

Lease Information

Concessions: No
Concession Remarks: $6360

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,980.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,980.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/1288/5928/300812885928_512_384_WM_uabVHpTW1YXF8vdF.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

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

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 1569895

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: 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
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 2803 Octagon Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 30, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005186370	$212,000	—
Apr 29, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #269717277	$212,000	—
Apr 4, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005186370		—
Mar 15, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005186370	$217,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/30/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005186370	$212,000
04/29/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #269717277	$212,000
04/04/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005186370	—
03/15/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005186370	$217,900

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

Public Records for 2803 Octagon Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$39,500Additions$97,800Total$137,300

Tax Record2026$2,498 ($208 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965CountyBERKSAPN80438607593902Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2803 Octagon Avenue

This home is within Wilson School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Whitfield El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
8/10	Wilson West Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.0 mi
7/10	Wilson High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Whitfield El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Wilson West Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.0 mi
7/10	Wilson High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
NR	St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 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: 2803 Octagon Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$212,000	4	3	1,980	11,761
2805 Octagon Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$168,000	3	3	1,884	10,454
2801 Octagon Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$419,900	6	4	3,505	13,504
2802 Octagon Avenue, Reading, PA 19609	$170,752	4	3	2,215	8,712
1202 Independence Drive, Reading, PA 19608	$172,500	4	3	2,450	10,890
2901 Octagon Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$165,000	4	3	2,600	13,508
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1114 Independence Drive, Reading, PA 19609	$207,500	4	3	1,656	11,761
1205 Peachwood Drive, Reading, PA 19609	$415,000	4	3	2,700	9,583
2800 Merritt Parkway, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$207,000	5	4	2,139	11,326
2900 Merritt Parkway, Sinking Spring, PA 19608	$144,900	3	3	1,758	11,325
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