$242,500
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

173 Railroad St Cressona, PA 17929

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,260 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$107 Per Sq Ft

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of May 2025

Remodeled Home in Blue Mountain School District. Covered front and side porch, Juliette off primary bedroom, newly fenced in back yard and shed. All new stainless steel kitchen appliance remain. The first floor includes a spacious modern Living room with a custom built in electric fireplace, formal dining room that leads to a half bath, laundry and eat in kitchen with access to covered side porch and enclosed back yard. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms and new remodeled full bath. There is a finished walk up attic that could be a fourth bedroom, office or whatever you may choose. New updated electric and electrical box. This home is freshly painted, newer roof and move in ready! Call to schedule an appointment soon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Moore

BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven License #RS224244L Listed on: 03/26/2025

BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven

Last Buyer's Agent

Lacey Pennypacker

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1880 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Permanent Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,260 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cressona Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 41-08-0042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,661

Year Built

Built in 1880 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer & Dryer/ Negotiable Ring camera on front and back door [ not hard wired ]
  • Inclusions: All kitchen appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 3
  • Expected On Market: 2025-03-26
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Renovated: 2023
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Remodeled Home in Blue Mountain School District. Covered front and side porch, Juliette off primary bedroom, newly fenced in back yard and shed. All new stainless steel kitchen appliance remain. The first floor includes a spacious modern Living room with a custom built in electric fireplace, formal dining room that leads to a half bath, laundry and eat in kitchen with access to covered side porch and enclosed back yard. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms and new remodeled full bath. There is a finished walk up attic that could be a fourth bedroom, office or whatever you may choose. New updated electric and electrical box. This home is freshly painted, newer roof and move in ready! Call to schedule an appointment soon.
  • Special Features: 4098
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Engineered Wood, Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2260
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2260
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 107.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2260
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 173

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • 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: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BLUE MOUNTAIN
  • School District Key: 300200397115
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12196.80
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony, Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2661.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 41-08-0042
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/23/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BLUE MOUNTAIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Sorto Caelee Marie
Bought by
Emswiler Joshua R
Seller's Agent
Denise Moore
BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
Buyer's Agent
Lacey Pennypacker
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$242,500
Sold Price
$242,500
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$247,925

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,425
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.25%
Original Mortgage
$238,107
Outstanding Balance
$237,685
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$10,240

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2022
Closed on
Jan 2, 2023
Sold by
Sausser Nathan
Bought by
Sorto Caelee Marie
Seller's Agent
Jen Barkman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jen Barkman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.96%
Original Mortgage
$180,405
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2022
Closed on
Jul 22, 2022
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Sausser Nathan
Seller's Agent
Terry Shay
BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
Buyer's Agent
Jen Barkman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$72,500
Premium/Discount to List
$12,500
20.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
586.08%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2022
Closed on
Jun 21, 2022
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Seller's Agent
Terry Shay
BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
Buyer's Agent
Jen Barkman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$72,500
Premium/Discount to List
$12,500
20.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2022
Sold by
Sheriff Of Schuylkill County
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2008
Sold by
Derito Dave
Bought by
Barrineau Juhas Brian K and Juhas Brooke A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,100
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2007
Sold by
Staskowski John Paul
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2007
Sold by
Staskowski John Paul
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $242,500 Power Settlement Group
Deed -- Schuylkill Abstract
Quit Claim Deed $72,500 Richardson Ira A
Special Warranty Deed -- Orange Coast Lender Services
Sheriffs Deed $3,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $99,900 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $926 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $926 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $238,107 FHA
Previous Owner $180,405 New Conventional
Previous Owner $101,100 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $242,500 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $242,500 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2025 04/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $242,500 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $242,500 -3.0% $107 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Off Market $250,000 -- --
11/05/2024 11/05/24 For Sale $250,000 +31.6% $111 / Sq Ft
01/18/2023 01/18/23 Sold $189,900 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
12/11/2022 12/11/22 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2022 12/09/22 For Sale $189,900 +161.9% $92 / Sq Ft
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Sold $72,500 +20.8% $35 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $60,000 -- $29 / 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 $2,886 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2024 $2,637 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2023 $2,637 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2022 $2,637 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2021 $2,599 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2020 $2,525 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2018 $2,439 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2017 $2,399 $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2015 -- $39,860 $8,770 $31,090
2011 -- $39,860 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PASK2020140

Bright MLS

APN: 41-08-0042.000