NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1940 Guernsey Ave Unit 51 Abington, PA 19001

Abington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $357,000 - $419,862

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,118 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2019

Last sale price $250,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,576/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Highland School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2019

Ideally located in the heart of Abington, this lovely twin brick colonial has everything you need and more! The first floor flows nicely from the sun-filled living room, through the dining room, and into the eat-in kitchen with a built-in breakfast bar, ceramic tile and a staircase to the finished basement. The kitchen opens into a very spacious family room highlighted by cathedral ceilings, large wood windows, and an exposed brick wall. The family room also features a large closet, a bathroom with stall shower, a second staircase to the basement and a door to the charming back deck. The second floor is complete with a master bedroom, a hall bathroom with ceramic tile and tub/shower, and 2 additional bedrooms. The fully finished basement provides an additional 500 square feet of living space! With a full bathroom (stall shower) and outside entrance, the basement has a multitude of possibilities (additional bedroom, exercise room, office space, etc.). Plenty of closet space on all levels of this home and an easily accessible attic. Within walking distance to Abington/Jefferson Hospital, Abington Jr. and Sr. High Schools, Penn State- Abington. Also minutes from public transportation including trains to Center City Philadelphia and the area's best shopping and restaurants (including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target). Showings will start at Open House on Sunday 4/7: 1-3pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsay Betz

Quinn & Wilson, Inc. License #RS339088 Listed on: 04/01/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

MARIA SAVARESE

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS335284

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,181

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30.00 x 0.00
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Chair Railings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Shared Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Highland Elementary School
  • Abington Junior Middle School
  • Abington Senior High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Abington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 051
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-00-25740-006

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,181

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Current Address numbers on house exterior
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator (Kitchen & Basement), 4 Window AC Units, Window Treatments- All in "as-is" condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Remarks Public: Ideally located in the heart of Abington, this lovely twin brick colonial has everything you need and more! The first floor flows nicely from the sun-filled living room, through the dining room, and into the eat-in kitchen with a built-in breakfast bar, ceramic tile and a staircase to the finished basement. The kitchen opens into a very spacious family room highlighted by cathedral ceilings, large wood windows, and an exposed brick wall. The family room also features a large closet, a bathroom with stall shower, a second staircase to the basement and a door to the charming back deck. The second floor is complete with a master bedroom, a hall bathroom with ceramic tile and tub/shower, and 2 additional bedrooms. The fully finished basement provides an additional 500 square feet of living space! With a full bathroom (stall shower) and outside entrance, the basement has a multitude of possibilities (additional bedroom, exercise room, office space, etc.). Plenty of closet space on all levels of this home and an easily accessible attic. Within walking distance to Abington/Jefferson Hospital, Abington Jr. and Sr. High Schools, Penn State- Abington. Also minutes from public transportation including trains to Center City Philadelphia and the area's best shopping and restaurants (including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target). Showings will start at Open House on Sunday 4/7: 1-3pm.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2118
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2118
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 154.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1618
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1940

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: ABINGTON
  • Elementary School: HIGHLAND
  • Middle School: ABINGTON JUNIOR
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397027
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: HIGHLAND
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: ABINGTON JUNIOR

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 30.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3600.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: H

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 650838
  • School Tax: 4117.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5181.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-25740-006
  • Tax Lot: 051
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1618
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 05/28/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ABINGTON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2019
Closed on
May 28, 2019
Sold by
Vasta Stephanie Marie
Bought by
Chapko Helen and Collins Steven L
Seller's Agent
Lindsay Betz
Quinn & Wilson, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
MARIA SAVARESE
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Current Estimated Value
$382,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$136,377
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$234,634

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2006
Sold by
Vasta Wright Deborah A and Wright Robert E
Bought by
Vasta Stephanie Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1997
Sold by
Vasta Vincent and Vasta Philamena
Bought by
Wright Robert E and Vasta Wright Deborah A
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
Chapko Helen $250,000 None Available
Vasta Stephanie Marie -- None Available
Wright Robert E $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chapko Helen $200,000
Previous Owner Vasta Stepanie Marie $180,000
Previous Owner Vasta Stephanie Marie $33,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2019 05/28/19 Sold $250,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
04/08/2019 04/08/19 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Sale $249,900 -- $118 / 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
2024 $5,928 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2023 $5,681 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2022 $5,499 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2021 $5,203 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2020 $5,128 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2019 $5,128 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2018 $5,129 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2017 $4,977 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2016 $4,928 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2015 $4,631 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
2014 $4,631 $128,010 $41,360 $86,650
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lindsay Betz

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lindsay Betz

    Quinn & Wilson, Inc.

    (215) 840-1131

    8 in this area

    70 Total Sales

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  • MARIA SAVARESE

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    MARIA SAVARESE

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (267) 761-8216

    19 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC602346

Bright MLS

APN: 30-00-25740-006

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Abington Township Abington

1940 Guernsey Ave Unit 51, Abington Township, PA

This home is located at 1940 Guernsey Ave Unit 51, Abington, PA 19001 since 01 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $400,966, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1940 Guernsey Ave Unit 51 is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Highland School, Abington Middle School, and Abington Senior High School.

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