NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 James St Kingston, PA 18704

Estimated Value: $418,533 - $589,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2016

Last sale price $257,500 $99 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,239/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Mud Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of June 2016

This custom, meticulously maintained, 3 bedroom home blends comfort & refinement-Large elegant rooms with wall of windows & architecturally detailed gas fireplaces-Wonderful floor plan-MBR on 1st floor-Bright, eat-in KIT has great pantry - Large screened porch with stone floor-Double lot on tree lined street has beautifully landscaped yard w/sprinkler-2 car garage attached breezeway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rhea Simms

Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown License #RM045805A Listed on: 04/24/2016

Co-Listed By

Margaret Simms

Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown License #RS200664L

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Hiscox

Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown License #RS203200L

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 120x145
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Security System
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • 3RdPartyREOOwner: Not Applicable
  • AprxTotalSF: 2600.00
  • Foreclosedbank Ownedreo: No
  • County Assessment: 299300.00
  • Directions: Wyoming Avenue to James Street.
  • Est County Tax: 1719.66
  • Estimated School Tax: 4474.54
  • EstTotalTax: 6620.70
  • Hot Water Heater: Gas
  • ExtBsmtAccess: None
  • DevelopSubdivision: None
  • Listing Member Name: Rhea Simms
  • Listing Office Short Id: 1204S
  • Tax Municipality: Kingston Boro
  • Open House Office I D: 20050705205149018621000000
  • Prop. Type: A
  • Selling Member Short Id: 184
  • Selling Office Short Id: 1204S
  • Year Built: 1950
  • InteriorFinish: Drywall
  • Building Style: 2 Story
  • KitchenDiningArea: Living/Dining Combo, Eat-In Kitchen, Modern Kitchen
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 120X145
  • Tot S F Fin A G: 2600.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Amenities: M Bdrm on 1st Floor, Wet Bar, Security System, Porch - Screened, Pantry, Mud Room, Master Bath, Cable TV
  • Has Basement: Partial-Unfinished
  • Limited Service: No
  • Fireplace: Gas-Natural
  • Fireplace Number: 2
  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00

Exterior Features

  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Purchase Includes Land: All Kitchen Appliances, Washer/Dryer
  • Roof: Comp Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Spaces: 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Driveway: Private

Utilities

  • Hvac Type: Central AC
  • Heat Fuel Type: Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public
  • Hot Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Wyoming Valley West
  • School District: Wyoming Valley West

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential

Multi Family

  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2016
Closed on
Jun 3, 2016
Sold by
Kresge Rose Marie
Bought by
Severns Gary and Seversn Yvonne
Seller's Agent
Rhea Simms
Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown
Buyer's Agent
Jill Hiscox
Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$257,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-6.36%
Current Estimated Value
$498,133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$240,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Outstanding Balance
$164,060
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$334,073

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1991
Bought by
Kresge Raymond and Rose Marie
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Severns Gary $257,500 None Available
Kresge Raymond $280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Severns Gary $206,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Sold $257,500 -6.4% $99 / Sq Ft
05/22/2016 05/22/16 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2016 04/24/16 For Sale $275,000 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: Luzerne County Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,053 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2024 $7,053 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2023 $6,932 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2022 $6,883 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2021 $6,685 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2020 $6,685 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2019 $6,489 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2018 $6,286 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2017 $6,108 $267,300 $36,200 $231,100
2016 -- $299,300 $36,200 $263,100
2015 $5,783 $299,300 $36,200 $263,100
2014 $5,783 $299,300 $36,200 $263,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Rhea Simms

    Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown

    (570) 696-6677

    3 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Rhea Simms
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  • Margaret Simms

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Margaret Simms

    Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown

    (570) 696-3801

    2 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Margaret Simms
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  • Jill Hiscox

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jill Hiscox

    Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown

    (570) 690-3327

    5 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Jill Hiscox
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Map

Source: Luzerne County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16-2138

APN: 34-G9SE3-025-011-000

Pennsylvania Luzerne County Kingston 18704

157 James St, Kingston, PA

This home is located at 157 James St, Kingston, PA 18704 since 24 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $498,133, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 157 James St is a home located in Luzerne County with nearby schools including Wyoming Valley West Senior High School, Good Shepherd Academy, and Wyoming Valley Kingston Montessori School.

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