Property to be AUCTIONED!! Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at 5:00 PM!!! List price is the opening bid. 3-bedroom two story brick home located in the popular Hampden Heights neighborhood. The main level boasts an updated kitchen with Corian countertops, dishwasher, built-in oven, stove top and built-in microwave. A formal dining room that leads to the sunroom and a spacious living room round out the first level. On the second level you will find the primary bedroom with a sitting room which opens out to the private patio, two more bedrooms and a full bath. Plenty of storage space with the third level walk-up attic. The laundry, half bath and more storage will be found in the lower-level basement. Amenities include a new high efficiency tankless gas hot water furnace and domestic water, replacement windows, wonderful sitting porch, plenty of off-street parking from the alley behind the property, and a covered patio in the backyard. Property is being sold as is where is, with no contingencies. Winning bidder will pay a non-refundable down payment of $10,000 on the day of the auction, net within 30 days. A 10% buyer premium will be added to the winning bid price. Auction will be held at the property on July 31st at 5 PM
Sold for $247,500
$247,500
1518 Hampden Blvd, Reading, PA 19604
3beds
1,908sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$314,800 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$2,283 Estimated rent
Home value
$314,800
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Private patioHalf bathOff-street parkingStove topWonderful sitting porchBuilt-in ovenFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Dick Henry Jr 610-858-3065,
RE/MAX Of Reading,
Co-Listing Agent: Dale R Longenecker 717-304-6193,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Nicole Kennedy, RS356418
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2059456
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Other
- Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored
- Level: Unspecified
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Other
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Double Sink
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Laundry
- Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 14
Other
- Description: OFFICE
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 6
Other
- Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 11
Sitting room
- Features: Balcony Access, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 8
Utility room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Basement - Unfinished
- Level: Lower
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 9
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,908
- Total interior livable area: 1,908 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,908
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 17531723385822
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: Hampden Heights
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2025 | Sold | $247,500+106.3%$130/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2059456 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2003 | Sold | $120,000$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,601 +1.5% | $79,900 |
| 2024 | $3,548 +1.6% | $79,900 |
| 2023 | $3,493 | $79,900 |
| 2022 | $3,493 | $79,900 |
| 2021 | $3,493 +1% | $79,900 |
| 2020 | $3,458 | $79,900 |
| 2019 | $3,458 | $79,900 |
| 2018 | $3,458 +0.7% | $79,900 |
| 2017 | $3,435 +75% | $79,900 |
| 2016 | $1,962 +8.7% | $79,900 |
| 2015 | $1,806 | $79,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $79,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Thirteenth & Union El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Northeast Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Reading
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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