NOT LISTED FOR SALE

172 E Chestnut St Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Washington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $194,000 - $257,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,218 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 23, 2018

Last sale price $124,900 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,356/month

191 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2018

3 BR, 1 Bath, Two Story Farmhouse with large detached garage/barn. Located in Bechtelsville Borough within walking distance to the park and post office. This 117 year old farmhouse has stood the test of time. 3 Bedrooms (1 accessed through either 1st or 2nd BR) are located upstairs. The walk-up floored attic, accessed from Master Bedroom, offers plenty of storage space. An eat-in kitchen, full bath, laundry room and a large living room are on the main floor. Exterior features include the front and side porches, a small fenced yard area, and a large garage/barn for storage. Flood insurance required. New water tank.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vanessa Deskie

Richard A Zuber Realty-Boyertown License #RS318993 Listed on: 06/06/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Keane

Real of Pennsylvania

Real of Pennsylvania

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,218 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7709
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-5398-09-05-7709

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Propane Tank May Be Leased?
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer,Ref,All 'as-Is'
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Remarks Public: 3 BR, 1 Bath, Two Story Farmhouse with large detached garage/barn. Located in Bechtelsville Borough within walking distance to the park and post office. This 117 year old farmhouse has stood the test of time. 3 Bedrooms (1 accessed through either 1st or 2nd BR) are located upstairs. The walk-up floored attic, accessed from Master Bedroom, offers plenty of storage space. An eat-in kitchen, full bath, laundry room and a large living room are on the main floor. Exterior features include the front and side porches, a small fenced yard area, and a large garage/barn for storage. Flood insurance required. New water tank.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1218
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1218
  • Net Sq Ft: 1218.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 102.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1218
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 172

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Barn/Farm Building
  • Other Structures List: Barn/Farm Building
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BOYERTOWN AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397307

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 44100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 40400.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1476354
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3160.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 26-5398-09-05-7709
  • Tax Lot: 7709
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 02/23/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2017
Closed on
Feb 23, 2018
Sold by
Long Charles C and Devito Pamela E
Bought by
Higman Craig and Higman Miranda
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Deskie
Richard A Zuber Realty-Boyertown
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Keane
Real of Pennsylvania
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$124,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-19.37%
Current Estimated Value
$228,166

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,266
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$122,608
Outstanding Balance
$106,480
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$115,258

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2011
Closed on
Aug 13, 2012
Sold by
Hess Linda L
Bought by
Long Charles C and Devito Pamela E
Seller's Agent
Gary Kubovcsak
Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty
Buyer's Agent
CHARLES A. Dick
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$111,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,900
-23.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.16%
Original Mortgage
$108,989
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Higman Craig $124,900 --
Long Charles C $111,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Higman Craig $15,576
Open Higman Craig $122,608
Previous Owner Long Charles C $108,989
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/23/2018 02/23/18 Sold $124,900 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
12/14/2017 12/14/17 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2017 11/02/17 Price Changed $124,900 -3.8% $103 / Sq Ft
09/12/2017 09/12/17 Price Changed $129,900 -7.1% $107 / Sq Ft
07/25/2017 07/25/17 Price Changed $139,900 -6.7% $115 / Sq Ft
06/27/2017 06/27/17 Price Changed $149,900 -3.2% $123 / Sq Ft
06/06/2017 06/06/17 For Sale $154,900 +39.5% $127 / Sq Ft
08/13/2012 08/13/12 Sold $111,000 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
05/22/2012 05/22/12 Off Market $111,000 -- --
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Price Changed $114,900 -20.7% $94 / Sq Ft
04/21/2011 04/21/11 For Sale $144,900 -- $119 / 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 $1,353 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2024 $3,841 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2023 $3,707 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2022 $3,608 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2021 $3,537 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2020 $3,463 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2019 $3,340 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2018 $3,184 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2017 $3,096 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2016 $983 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2015 $983 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
2014 $983 $84,500 $40,400 $44,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vanessa Deskie

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Vanessa Deskie

    Richard A Zuber Realty-Boyertown

    (484) 944-4229

    3 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Vanessa Deskie
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  • Anthony Keane

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Anthony Keane

    Real of Pennsylvania

    (610) 715-2292

    79 Total Sales

    Anthony Keane
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  • Gary Kubovcsak

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Gary Kubovcsak

    Assist-2-Sell Keystone Realty

    (610) 698-2531

    71 Total Sales

    Gary Kubovcsak
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    CHARLES A. Dick

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000256321

Bright MLS

APN: 26-5398-09-05-7709

Pennsylvania Berks County Bechtelsville 19505 Washington

172 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA

This home is located at 172 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA 19505 since 06 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $228,166, approximately $187 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 172 E Chestnut St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Boyertown Area Senior High School, Brookeside Montessori School, and Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy.

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