NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Forgedale Rd Barto, PA 19504

Estimated Value: $619,000 - $829,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,092 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2013

Last sale price $389,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,137/month

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 10.53 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of April 2013

***INSANE PRICE*** ***UNDER 400K*** ***ESTATE WITH OVER 10 ACRES*** You will fall in love with this magnificent TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND custom built home high on a hill ***OVERLOOKING ACRES OF PICTURESQUE ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE*** with tranqulity & serenity abounding. This home is just perfect for anyone!! Great for horses! Build your barn... Cost savings & Energy efficent Geothermal Heating! Space is top order here as you are surrounded by woods with plenty of usable land. This park-like setting is captured out of every window! Inside is no different... many built-ins, bookshelves, hardwood flooring, etc. Superb layout with oversized rooms. Striking ***WOOD BURNING STONE FIREPLACE*** as you step down into your family room surrounded with windows. Kitchen is set apart with custom made cabinets. Master Suite has two walk in closets, full bath with Jacuzzi tub & much more. **44 x 11 COVERED BACK PORCH** Circle driveway. Very Clean & Orderly. I would not wait at this price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian S. Curry

(215) 679-9797 brian@collincountyhomes.com RE/MAX 440 - Pennsburg Listed on: 11/10/2012

RE/MAX 440 - Pennsburg

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Kuhns

(610) 858-5002 c21longacre@aol.com Century 21 Longacre Realty License #RS199305L

Century 21 Longacre Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 10.53 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,092 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Brandywine Heights Middle School
  • Brandywine Heights High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6006
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-5480-04-54-6006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,529

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

10.53 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer (All Negotiable)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Cooktop, Oven - Wall
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3092
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3092
  • Net Sq Ft: 3092.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 129.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3092
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-Thermal
  • Heating Type: Geothermal, Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • Middle Or Junior School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 279000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 4500.00
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.53
  • Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 458687.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: In Clean & Green. Geothermal Heating System.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1499747
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8529.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-5480-04-54-6006
  • Tax Lot: 6006
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Ottolini Erin K and Ottolini Nicholas A
Bought by
Ottolini Nicholas A
Current Estimated Value
$755,328

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2012
Closed on
Apr 18, 2013
Sold by
Luft John H
Bought by
Ottolini Nicholas A and Sawchuk Erin K
Seller's Agent
Brian S. Curry
RE/MAX 440 - Pennsburg
Buyer's Agent
Judy Kuhns
Century 21 Longacre Realty
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$389,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-2.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%
Original Mortgage
$311,200
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2007
Sold by
Luft John H
Bought by
Luft John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ottolini Nicholas A -- None Listed On Document
Ottolini Nicholas A $389,000 None Available
Luft John H -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ottolini Nicholas A $311,200
Previous Owner Luft John H $129,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/18/2013 04/18/13 Sold $389,000 -2.7% $126 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2012 11/10/12 For Sale $399,900 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $2,954 $278,300 $48,900 $229,400
2024 $12,740 $278,300 $48,900 $229,400
2023 $12,304 $278,300 $48,900 $229,400
2022 $12,016 $278,300 $48,900 $229,400
2021 $11,921 $278,300 $48,900 $229,400
2020 $11,688 $278,300 $48,900 $229,400
2019 $11,241 $271,200 $48,900 $222,300
2018 $11,090 $271,200 $48,900 $222,300
2017 $10,854 $271,200 $48,900 $222,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004171854

Bright MLS

APN: 40-5480-04-54-6006

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