NOT LISTED FOR SALE

165 Old Topton Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Longswamp Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $277,896 - $357,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2021

Last sale price $195,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,657/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of January 2021

This is a great single starter home in a country setting. Surprisingly spacious inside. Tastefully updated. 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Large private backyard with multiple out buildings to store your tools/toys. 1 car detached garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ansa Sama

(610) 442-7979 ansasama@hotmail.com Realty One Group Exclusive Listed on: 11/10/2020

Realty One Group Exclusive

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Brandywine Heights High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59-5473-01-06-4479

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,849

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-11-11
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This is a great single starter home in a country setting. Surprisingly spacious inside. Tastefully updated. 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Large private backyard with multiple out buildings to store your tools/toys. 1 car detached garage.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1860
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1860
  • Net Sq Ft: 1536.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 102.10
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1860
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 165

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
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiant, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • School District Key: 300200397309
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 20900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 42500.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20038.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1531076
  • School Tax: 2161.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2849.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 59-5473-01-06-4479
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 01/29/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2020
Closed on
Jan 31, 2021
Sold by
Reed Matthew S and Reed Gretchen Slattery
Bought by
Overholt Eric Alan and Overholt Kathleen Marie
Seller's Agent
Ansa Sama
Realty One Group Exclusive
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.69%
Current Estimated Value
$300,474

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,474
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.59%
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Outstanding Balance
$67,974
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$232,500

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2017
Sold by
Reed Matthew S and Slattery Gretchen M
Bought by
Reed Matthew S and Reed Gretchen Slattery

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,750
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2009
Sold by
Reed Matthew S and Slattery Gretchen M
Bought by
Reed Matthew S and Slattery Gretchen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,500
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2007
Sold by
Brolly Michael J and Brolly Lynne E
Bought by
Reed Matthew S and Mcbride Gretchen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Overholt Eric Alan $195,000 None Available
Reed Matthew S -- --
Reed Matthew S -- None Available
Reed Matthew S $175,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Overholt Eric Alan $76,000
Previous Owner Reed Matthew S $132,750
Previous Owner Reed Matthew S $137,500
Previous Owner Reed Matthew S $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $195,000 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Off Market $195,000 -- --
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Sale $189,900 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $770 $64,400 $42,500 $21,900
2024 $3,045 $64,400 $42,500 $21,900
2023 $2,936 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2022 $2,871 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2021 $2,849 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2020 $2,828 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2019 $2,786 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2018 $2,757 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2017 $2,709 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2016 $632 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2015 $632 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
2014 $632 $63,400 $42,500 $20,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ansa Sama

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ansa Sama

    Realty One Group Exclusive

    (610) 442-7979

    6 in this area

    69 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK366958

Bright MLS

APN: 59-5473-01-06-4479

Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19530 Longswamp

165 Old Topton Rd, Mertztown, PA

This home is located at 165 Old Topton Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 10 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $300,474, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1860. 165 Old Topton Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Brandywine Heights Elementary School, Brandywine Intermediate School, and Brandywine Heights High School.

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