818 Locust Street

Closed 2/27/14

Sold

Last Sold Price

$33,000

3 beds1 bath1,007 sqft

818 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604

TownhouseProperty Type

0.03 acresLot Size

1890Year Built

$33/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

This is one of the Origional 'BOSCOV'S' houses. This home was re done from top to bottom. Absolutly Adorable! Three Bedrooms, Full size bath on second floor. Beautiful newer Kitchen. Private Parking. Gas Heat. A wonderful home for a beginning family.This is one of the Origional 'BOSCOV'S' houses. This home was re done from top to bottom. Absolutly Adorable! Three Bedrooms, Full size bath on second floor. Beautiful newer Kitchen. Private Parking. Gas Heat. A wonderful home for a beginning family.

Listed by: Suzi Ford 484.336.8677 suziford@cs.com • Springer Realty Group - Limerick

Listing closed: 02/27/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003378790

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 818 Locust Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,471 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 12-5317-54-14-3812
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Victorian, Straight Thru
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING
Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: WINDSOR
Municipality: READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 6
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,007.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1890
Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

Location

School District Name: READING
School District County ID: 300200397169

High School: READING SENIOR (BERKS PA)
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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2014
Tax Assessed Value: $36,800

Improvement Assessed Value: $24,800
Land Assessed Value: $12,000
Land Use Code: 112R
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 3812

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

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

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,007.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,007.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/4262/6047/300742626047_512_384_WM_r20Y7fLHbE_t-KEJ.jpg
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: IRR
Sign On Property: No

Parcel ID: 1450835

Parking

Type Of Parking: None
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Replacement
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Wall Unit

Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 818 Locust Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 27, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003378790	$33,000	—
Feb 21, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #411442591	$33,000	-2.1% / yr
May 30, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003378790		—
Mar 18, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003378790	$39,900	—
Sep 27, 2011	Expired BRIGHT #1006677458	$37,900	—
Oct 7, 2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008975350	$40,900	—
Sep 27, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006677458	$40,900	—
Jan 22, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008975350	$44,900	—
Oct 15, 2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576118855	$42,000	—
Dec 21, 2000	Expired BRIGHT #PABK261086	$12,720	—
Dec 22, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK261086	$21,200	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/27/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003378790	$33,000
02/21/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #411442591	$33,000 -2.1% / yr
05/30/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003378790	—
03/18/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003378790	$39,900
09/27/2011	Expired BRIGHT #1006677458	$37,900
10/07/2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008975350	$40,900
09/27/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006677458	$40,900
01/22/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008975350	$44,900
10/15/2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576118855	$42,000
12/21/2000	Expired BRIGHT #PABK261086	$12,720
12/22/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK261086	$21,200

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

Public Records for 818 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,000Additions$24,800Total$36,800

Tax Record2026$1,039 ($87 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,007 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,007 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyBERKSAPN12531754143812

Schools near 818 Locust Street

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Twelfth & Marion El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.4 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.5 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Central Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Twelfth & Marion El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Northeast Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi
NR	Chor Day Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Central Catholic High School Private9 to 12 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 818 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$33,000	3	1	1,007	1,307
820 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$16,000	2	1	1,062	1,307
816 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$10,000	3	2	965	1,307
822 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$50,000	5	1	1,367	1,307
814 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$14,100	2	1	927	1,307
824 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$7,500	3	1	1,118	1,307
826 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$37,000	3	1	1,012	1,307
828 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$94,575	3	1	1,010	1,307
817 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$113,500	3	1	1,250	1,306
830 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	–	3	1	1,000	1,307
819 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$30,000	3	1	941	1,307
815 Locust Street, Reading, PA 19604	$30,000	2	1	807	1,307
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