709 Friedensburg Road

Closed 4/17/20

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Last Sold Price

$237,800

3 beds3 baths2,612 sqft$91/sqft

709 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606

Single FamilyProperty Type

8,276 sq ftLot Size

1920Year Built

$91/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

This well-maintained Lower Alsace farmhouse has all the charm and character that comes with a century old home but with modern conveniences. Move right in to this beautiful home featuring hardwood floors throughout and an updated kitchen complete with granite countertops and tile backsplash. The large, bright family room has a gas fireplace and French doors leading to your 3-tiered deck and fenced-in yard, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. Tall windows let lots of light into the dining...This well-maintained Lower Alsace farmhouse has all the charm and character that comes with a century old home but with modern conveniences. Move right in to this beautiful home featuring hardwood floors throughout and an updated kitchen complete with granite countertops and tile backsplash. The large, bright family room has a gas fireplace and French doors leading to your 3-tiered deck and fenced-in yard, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. Tall windows let lots of light into the dining room, living room, and first-floor laundry room. Upstairs you ll find two sizable bedrooms, a cozy landing perfect for a home office, and a recently remodeled bathroom with tiled tub and shower. Unwind in the spacious master suite, equipped with large closets and your own private bathroom. Nestled at the base of Mount Penn in Lower Alsace, it s a convenient walk to the local grocery store, restaurants, and Carsonia Lake park. Take a short drive to explore miles of biking and hiking trails, check out the 60-foot waterfall around Antietam Lake, or enjoy a night of fine dining at the historic Stokesay Castle. This is a must-see home with plenty to offer, you will not want to leave!

Listed by: Sean H Moretti 610.743.3310 destinationrealty.mls.leads@gmail.com • Destination Realty LLC

Listing closed: 04/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK355280

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Property Information for 709 Friedensburg Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,195 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 23-5327-17-01-4975
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Entry Floor Number: 1
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: Street, Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: Hill Rd
Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 8
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,216.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 396.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 396.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1920
Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Location

Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
School District Name: ANTIETAM

School District County ID: 300200397315
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
High School: ANTIETAM (BERKS PA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Lower Alsace Twp (10223)

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: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $107,000

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $819
Improvement Assessed Value: $71,200
City Town Tax: $990
Land Assessed Value: $35,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: No
Land Use Code: 111
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Historic: No
Zoning: R4
Zoning Dscrp: High Density Residential Zoning District
Tax Lot: 4975
School Tax: $4,386
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $14,268

Concession Remarks: sellers assist 6%

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: 3
# 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: 0
# 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: 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, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Attic, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Financial Information

Expenses

Water Avg Month: $64
Water Prev 12 Months: $765

Heating Oil Avg Month: $208
Heating Oil Prev 12 Months: $2,500
Electric Avg Month: $167
Electric Prev 12 Months: $2,000
Gas Avg Month: $15
Gas Prev 12 Months: $180

Building Info

Building Level Count: 2
Total Finished SQFT: 2,612.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,216.00
Total SQFT: 2,612.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Floors In Unit Count: 2
Elevators Count: 0
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding, Stucco
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3040/4863/9951/304048639951_512_384_WM_EPbaxgA6xYoBsfB6.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Basement Type: Partial, Partially Finished, Improved, Heated, Shelving, Workshop
Basement Finished Percent: 25.00
Basement Footprint Percent: 25.00
Foundation Details: Stone, Crawl Space
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 Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 52

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner, Landscaping, Open, Rear Yard, Private, Road Frontage
Soil Types: Unknown
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Frontage Length: 205.00
Fencing: Board, Picket, Rear, Wood, Wire
Parcel ID: 1471200
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Other, On Street
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Concrete Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Insert, Non-Functioning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Six Burner Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Play Equipment, Stone Retaining Walls, Other

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

Utilities

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

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
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.destinationrealtypa.com

Property History for 709 Friedensburg Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 17, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #668317638	$237,800	+15.3% / yr
Apr 17, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK355280	$237,800	—
Mar 8, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK355280		—
Mar 4, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK355280	$237,800	—
May 23, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001645790	$179,900	—
May 4, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #623246081	$179,900	-0.8% / yr
Feb 28, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001645790		—
Feb 9, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001645790	$179,900	—
Nov 23, 2017	Expired BRIGHT #1004129915	$179,900	—
Sep 27, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004129915	$179,900	—
Dec 15, 2013	Expired BRIGHT #1007286812	$182,400	—
Apr 26, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007286812	$194,500	—
Sep 14, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009501608	$197,500	—
Apr 23, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009501608	$197,500	—
May 15, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #263159210	$194,900	—
May 15, 2008	Closed BRIGHT #PABK104106	$194,900	—
Feb 15, 2008	Pending BRIGHT #PABK104106		—
Oct 4, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK104106	$194,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/17/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #668317638	$237,800 +15.3% / yr
04/17/2020	Closed BRIGHT #PABK355280	$237,800
03/08/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PABK355280	—
03/04/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK355280	$237,800
05/23/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001645790	$179,900
05/04/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #623246081	$179,900 -0.8% / yr
02/28/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001645790	—
02/09/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001645790	$179,900
11/23/2017	Expired BRIGHT #1004129915	$179,900
09/27/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004129915	$179,900
12/15/2013	Expired BRIGHT #1007286812	$182,400
04/26/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007286812	$194,500
09/14/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009501608	$197,500
04/23/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009501608	$197,500
05/15/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #263159210	$194,900
05/15/2008	Closed BRIGHT #PABK104106	$194,900
02/15/2008	Pending BRIGHT #PABK104106	—
10/04/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK104106	$194,900

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

Public Records for 709 Friedensburg Road

Taxable ValueLand$35,800Additions$71,200Total$107,000

Tax Record2026$2,336 ($195 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,216 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,216 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyBERKSAPN23532717014975

Schools near 709 Friedensburg Road

This home is within Antietam School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Mt Penn Primary Center	Public - Serves this home	K to 3	0.7 mi
4/10	Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	4 to 8	0.8 mi
4/10	Antietam Middle School/High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	St. Catharine of Siena School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Mt Penn Primary Center PublicK to 3 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School Public4 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
4/10	Antietam Middle School/High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
NR	St. Catharine of Siena School PrivatePK to 8 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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