NOT LISTED FOR SALE

144 E Caracas Ave Hershey, PA 17033

Hershey Area

Estimated Value: $337,000 - $407,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,566 Sq Ft
$235/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 9, 2024

Last sale price $335,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,305 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Hershey Primary Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2024

Quaint and affordable in town Hershey single home might be just what you've been looking for. The Hershey Historical Society confirmed this property was one of the homes built and owned by Milton Hershey. Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath cape cod boasting hardwood floors, vintage eat in kitchen with adjoining room ideal for formal dining room or office. and a spacious living room. Convenient first floor laundry, powder room, and pantry/storage room. Other features include 3 economical heating/cooling mini-splits, rear private deck, side patio, and a 1 car attached garage. And a one year premium Home Warranty for peace of mind. Walking distance to schools, the theater, restaurants, Hershey market. and all the downtown has to offer. Call today to schedule your tour.
Multiple offers received, the sellers have set a deadline for offers at 8 PM Sunday, Aug 4th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernie Readinger

(717) 533-6222 bernier@homesale.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS133239A Listed on: 08/01/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gillian Burkhardt

(717) 553-2500 klrw1040@kw.com Keller Williams Elite License #RS344881

Keller Williams Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,268

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Downtown Location
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,566 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in

Schools

  • Hershey Primary Elementary School
  • Hershey Middle School
  • Hershey High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-024-009-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,268

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-08-02
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Storage Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1566
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1566
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1566
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HERSHEY PRIMARY ELEMENTARY
  • High School: HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HERSHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2201.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3268.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 24-024-009-000-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DERRY TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2024
Closed on
Aug 27, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bernie Readinger
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gillian Burkhardt
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$90,000
36.73%
Views
159
Current Estimated Value
$367,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.01%
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
0.0673%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2015
Closed on
Sep 17, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
ROSEMARY MANNI
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bernie Readinger
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$174,500
Sold Price
$170,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,800
-2.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$161,165
Interest Rate
0.0394%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$335,000 Premier Home Settlements
$170,700 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $268,000
Previous Owner $161,165
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/09/2024 09/09/24 Sold $335,000 +36.7% $214 / Sq Ft
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2024 08/01/24 For Sale $245,000 +43.5% $156 / Sq Ft
09/17/2015 09/17/15 Sold $170,700 -2.2% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2015 07/26/15 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2015 07/20/15 For Sale $174,500 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $3,634 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2025 $3,541 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2024 $3,328 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2023 $3,269 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2022 $3,196 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2021 $3,196 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2020 $3,196 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2019 $3,138 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2018 $3,055 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2017 $3,055 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2016 $0 $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2015 -- $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
2014 -- $113,300 $24,100 $89,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bernie Readinger

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Bernie Readinger

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (717) 319-2736

    86 Total Sales

    Bernie Readinger
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  • Gillian Burkhardt

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Gillian Burkhardt

    Keller Williams Elite

    (717) 406-6002

    52 Total Sales

    Gillian Burkhardt
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    ROSEMARY MANNI

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (717) 215-0925

    2 Total Sales

    ROSEMARY MANNI
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADA2036130

Bright MLS

APN: 24-024-009

Pennsylvania Dauphin County Hershey 17033

144 E Caracas Ave, Hershey, PA

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