861 Columbia Avenue

Closed 8/20/02
Closed 8/20/02
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$94,000
4 beds901 sqft
861 Columbia Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$104/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

PC2463 Tip-top condition in Wilson (Bulldog Country) Schools. Convenient location. 4 Bedroom, brick Cape. All mechanicals and roof "newer." Eat-in kitchen, covered porch and patio, central air, garden shed and newer oversized 2-car detached garage. Excellent value!PC2463 Tip-top condition in Wilson (Bulldog Country) Schools. Convenient location. 4 Bedroom, brick Cape. All mechanicals and roof "newer." Eat-in kitchen, covered porch and patio, central air, garden shed and newer oversized 2-car detached garage. Excellent value!
  • Listed by: Denis F Fick 610.468.8059 dfick@goberkscounty.com • Prudential Landis Homesale Services
Listing closed: 08/20/2002 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK156622

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 861 Columbia Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,708 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 79438613041096
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: PENN AVENUE
  • Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 6
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 901.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,410 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: WILSON
  • School District County ID: 300200397305
  • High School: WILSON (BERKS PA)
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Sinking Spring Boro (10279)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2001
  • Tax Assessed Value: $77,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $45,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,700
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 041096
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 901.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0 X IRREG
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1566956
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Fuses
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent Office Ext: 3113
  • List Agent URL: www.FickHomes.com

Property History for 861 Columbia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576022323

$94,000—
Aug 20, 2002

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK156622

$94,000—
May 15, 2002

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK156622

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576022323

$94,000
08/20/2002

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK156622

$94,000
05/15/2002

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK156622

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Public Records for 861 Columbia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$31,700Additions$45,700Total$77,400
Tax Record2026$1,423 ($119 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt749 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt749 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyBERKSAPN79438613041096

Schools near 861 Columbia Avenue

This home is within Wilson School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Whitfield El School
Public - K to 5
Wilson West Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wilson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Whitfield El School
PublicK to 5

Wilson West Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wilson High School
Public9 to 12

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This home: 861 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
$94,000
4
901
7,410
865 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 19608
$131,000
2
780
9,148
300 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
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28,000
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10,454
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