NOT LISTED FOR SALE

198 Swissdale Rd Bernville, PA 19506

Penn Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $225,375 - $292,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
$352/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2020

Last sale price $165,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,477/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Oversized Parking
  • Electric Baseboard Heater

About This Home

As of April 2020

Situated in the gently rolling hills of rural Bernville, this cozy home offers plenty of outdoor space for gardens, play equipment, campers or much more. The open yard space has amazing views and no close neighbors, so you feel very private. The oversized garage has a wood stove heat source as does the full basement of the house. A rear patio is available for summer enjoyment and a handy bilco door offers outside access to the basement. Easy electric heat allows each room to be temperature controlled.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Weeber

(610) 858-4134 rweeber@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB046770L Listed on: 03/02/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Sandy Matz

(610) 451-3791 smatz@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Reinert

(610) 207-5467 craig@craigreinerthomes.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS278019

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.82 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 120/240V
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5377
  • Assessor Parcel Number 69-4460-00-08-5377

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,474

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 768
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 768
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 217.32
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 768
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 120/240V
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 36200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 32500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.82
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 79279.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1551739
  • School Tax: 1845.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2474.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 69-4460-00-08-5377
  • Tax Lot: 5377
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: TULPEHOCKEN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2020
Closed on
Apr 1, 2020
Sold by
Estate Of Vincent A Ferraro Ii
Bought by
Stauffer Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Randy Weeber
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Craig Reinert
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$145,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,100
13.09%
Current Estimated Value
$270,094

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,094
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Outstanding Balance
$138,331
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$131,763

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2017
Sold by
Ferraro Vincent A and Readinger Katie E
Bought by
Ferraro Vincent A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2015
Sold by
Mengel Lester S and Joan Mengel G
Bought by
Ferraro Vincent A and Ferraro Katie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,875
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2000
Bought by
Mengel Lester S and Mengel Joan G
Source: Public Records

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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
Stauffer Benjamin $165,000 None Available
Ferraro Vincent A $47,403 None Available
Ferraro Vincent A $117,000 None Available
Mengel Lester S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stauffer Benjamin $156,750
Previous Owner Ferraro Vincent A $114,875
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/09/2020 04/09/20 Sold $165,000 -1.1% $215 / Sq Ft
03/07/2020 03/07/20 Price Changed $166,900 +1.2% $217 / Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Off Market $165,000 -- --
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2020 03/02/20 For Sale $145,900 -- $190 / 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 $722 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2024 $2,449 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2023 $2,408 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2022 $2,415 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2021 $2,467 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2020 $2,474 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2019 $2,491 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2018 $2,491 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2017 $2,478 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2016 $564 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2015 $564 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
2014 $564 $68,700 $32,500 $36,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Weeber

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Randy Weeber

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 858-4134

    142 Total Sales

    Randy Weeber
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  • Sandy Matz

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Sandy Matz

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 451-3791

    144 Total Sales

    Sandy Matz
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  • Craig Reinert

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Craig Reinert

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 207-5467

    160 Total Sales

    Craig Reinert
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK355136

Bright MLS

APN: 69-4460-00-08-5377

Pennsylvania Berks County Bernville 19506 Penn

198 Swissdale Rd, Bernville, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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