Seller's Agent in 2016
Kathy Greiss
RE/MAX of Reading
(484) 680-1517
4 in this area
59 Total Sales
1213 State St Mertztown, PA 19539
Longswamp NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $285,618 - $421,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,080
Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Butlers Pantry
- Wood Burning Stove
- No HOA
- 1 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of December 2016This country farmhouse offers lots of historic charm with today's modern conveniences! Enjoy the large open floor plan with wide plank floors throughout, generous open kitchen with granite counters, peninsula bar, SS appliances, smooth top range & built-in microwave, tin ceiling and large breakfast area or sitting area. Laundry is adjacent to the kitchen and huge mudroom (or use this space as main floor office area). Charming woodwork and built-in bookcases frame the large open living room. Upstairs you'll enjoy 3-4 nicely sized bedrooms. Fourth bedroom used by current homeowner as a huge walk-in closet. Updated main bath provides his/hers pedestal sinks, tub/shower combo, tile floors, wainscoting. The economic heating system is an automatic-feed coal system and is used as a backup to the wood pellet stove on the first floor.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(484) 680-1517 kgreiss@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 06/12/2016
Last Buyer's Agent
(610) 217-3757 goodfortune@timlambert.realtor Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,423
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 96x125
- Back and Side Yard
- Property is zoned RURAL
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Oversized Parking
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Stone Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,080 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Wood Burning Stove
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1.5 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Brandywine Heights Middle School
- Brandywine Heights High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Coal Stove
- Heating System Uses Coal
- Hot Water Heating System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- On Site Septic
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9109
- Assessor Parcel Number 59-5483-03-12-9109
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 12, 2016
Closed on
Dec 15, 2016
Sold by
Burgert Douglas W
Bought by
Cerullo Allen and Cerullo Joline
Seller's Agent
Kathy Greiss
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Lambert
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$187,500
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-6.67%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,155
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$176,767
Outstanding Balance
$142,824
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$185,331
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 2010
Sold by
Beitler Ian R and Beitler Rebecca A
Bought by
Burgert Douglas W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,568
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 21, 2007
Sold by
Geist Russell G and Geist Peggy A
Bought by
Beitler Ian R and Mulutzle Rebecca A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerullo Allen | $175,000 | None Available | |
| Burgert Douglas W | $183,000 | None Available | |
| Beitler Ian R | $150,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Cerullo Allen | $176,767 | |
| Previous Owner | Burgert Douglas W | $180,568 | |
| Previous Owner | Beitler Ian R | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2016 12/15/16 | Sold | $175,000 | 0.0% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 11/02/2016 11/02/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/30/2016 09/30/16 | Price Changed | $175,000 | -2.7% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2016 08/01/16 | Price Changed | $179,900 | -4.1% | $86 / Sq Ft |
| 06/12/2016 06/12/16 | For Sale | $187,500 | -- | $90 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $964 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2024 | $3,811 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2023 | $3,733 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2022 | $3,650 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2021 | $3,622 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2020 | $3,595 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2019 | $3,542 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2018 | $3,505 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2017 | $3,443 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2016 | $803 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2015 | $803 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
| 2014 | $803 | $80,600 | $41,700 | $38,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kathy Greiss
-
Timothy Lambert
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Timothy Lambert
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley
(610) 217-3757
26 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003895501
APN: 59-5483-03-12-9109
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