NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $684,000 - $793,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,200 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2023

Last sale price $675,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,743/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

As of June 2023

Stately brick home in desirable Penn Twp neighborhood with fresh and updated interior!
The main level has so much to offer - A bright and clean eat-in kitchen with a large center island, double ovens, walk-in pantry and skylights opens right to the main living room with brick fireplace, wet bar and double french doors leading to the expansive deck, gazebo and fire pit on 1 private acre! Additionally on the first floor is the laundry, half bath, private home office, large family room and dining room with decorative crown molding On the second level is an impressive Owner's suite with vaulted ceilings, bathroom with stand alone soaking tub, walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms and a massive 5th bedroom over the garage. The lower level is the ideal man cave, complete with bar area, pool table, full bathroom with urinal, an enclosed cigar humidor room, plus two bonus rooms that could make a total of 7 bedrooms! The 3 stall garage with high ceilings has access to laundry and basement.

Last Listed By

Amanda Shingleton

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY License #RS328714 Listed on: 03/17/2023

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • Thorn Ridge Estates Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,475

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Penn Twp - BUT
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.004
  • Lot Size: 1.004
  • Subdivision Name: Thorn Ridge Estates
  • Directions: From Butler, Route 8 N to Renfrew Road. Left on Thornbrook, Right on Blackthorn. Home on Left.
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1995
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Knoch

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7475.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
Firestine Garret L and Firestine Lauren A
Bought by
Firestine Lauren A and Firestine Garret L
Total Days on Market
79
Current Estimated Value
$739,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$663,975
Outstanding Balance
$662,199
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$77,392

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2023
Closed on
Jun 5, 2023
Sold by
Johnston Bradley J and Johnston Cynthia A
Bought by
Firestine Lauren A and Firestine Garret L
Seller's Agent
Amanda Shingleton
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Christine Wilson
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.43%
Views
151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2014
Closed on
Nov 26, 2014
Sold by
Bradley J William R Gorse
Bought by
Johnston Bradley J
Seller's Agent
Barbara Gorse
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.76%
Original Mortgage
$374,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Howard Joan
Bought by
Gorse William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,800
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2004
Sold by
Thorn Creek Corp
Bought by
Parikh Ram

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,800
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Firestine Lauren A -- Experienced Closing Services
Firestine Lauren A $675,000 Experienced Closing Services
Johnston Bradley J $535,000 --
Gorse William $396,000 --
Parikh Ram $52,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Firestine Lauren A $663,975
Previous Owner Firestine Lauren A $641,250
Previous Owner Johnston Bradley J $374,500
Previous Owner Gorse William R $75,000
Previous Owner Gorse William R $290,000
Previous Owner Gorse William $316,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $675,000 -3.4% $161 / Sq Ft
03/17/2023 03/17/23 For Sale $699,000 +30.7% $166 / Sq Ft
11/26/2014 11/26/14 Sold $535,000 -5.3% --
09/16/2014 09/16/14 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2014 07/04/14 For Sale $565,000 -- --
Source: West Penn Multi-List

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 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2024 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2023 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2022 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2021 $7,475 $57,540 $0 $0
2020 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2019 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2018 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2017 $7,475 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2016 $2,255 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2015 $1,167 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
2014 $1,167 $57,540 $3,850 $53,690
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1596766

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 270-S13-A64-0000