NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 W Barkley St Topton, PA 19562

Longswamp Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $161,000 - $308,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,320 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 09, 2024

Last sale price $165,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,337/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Attic
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2024

Coming Soon! Cozy traditional home in the heart of Topton, situated across from the Topton Community Park, and is within walking distance of Brandywine schools. This home offers 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with a living room, eat-in kitchen, den, enclosed side porch, and laundry on the first floor. Den is currently used as first floor bedroom. Walk up attic could be finished for additional space. Bring your creative talents to update the decor and make it your own. Being sold "as is". Home has a maintenance free exterior and has been updated with a newer heating system, newer replacement windows throughout, newer electrical service, and long lasting metal roofing. Low taxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alane Falcone

AMF Real Estate Services Listed on: 05/31/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Kelly

Kelly Real Estate, Inc. License #RM052045A

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,230

Year Built

  • Built in 1843

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Dirt Floor

Schools

  • District-Topton Elementary School
  • Brandywine Heights Middle School
  • Brandywine Heights High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6959
  • Assessor Parcel Number 85-5463-20-81-6959

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,230

Year Built

Built in 1843

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-05-31
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1843
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Coming Soon! Cozy traditional home in the heart of Topton, situated across from the Topton Community Park, and is within walking distance of Brandywine schools. This home offers 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with a living room, eat-in kitchen, den, enclosed side porch, and laundry on the first floor. Den is currently used as first floor bedroom. Walk up attic could be finished for additional space. Bring your creative talents to update the decor and make it your own. Being sold "as is". Home has a maintenance free exterior and has been updated with a newer heating system, newer replacement windows throughout, newer electrical service, and long lasting metal roofing. Low taxes!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Dirt Floor, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1320
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1320
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 135.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1320
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 228

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Metal, 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
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • Elementary School: DISTRICT-TOPTON
  • Middle School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397309
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: DISTRICT-TOPTON
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • Middle Or Junior School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2271.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3230.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 85-5463-20-81-6959
  • Tax Lot: 6959
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1320
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 07/09/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2024
Closed on
Jul 9, 2024
Sold by
Oswald Barbara A
Bought by
Sofiatrust
Seller's Agent
Alane Falcone
AMF Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Brian Kelly
Kelly Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-7.82%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$228,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,458
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1964
Bought by
Oswald Richard C and Oswald Barbara 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
Sofiatrust $165,000 None Listed On Document
Oswald Richard C -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2024 07/09/24 Sold $165,000 -7.8% $125 / Sq Ft
06/04/2024 06/04/24 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2024 05/31/24 For Sale $179,000 -- $136 / 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 $1,108 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2024 $3,337 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2023 $2,661 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2022 $3,131 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2021 $3,110 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2020 $3,089 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2019 $2,994 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2018 $2,965 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2017 $2,885 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2016 $818 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2015 $818 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
2014 $818 $63,100 $24,800 $38,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Alane Falcone

    AMF Real Estate Services

    (610) 914-9509

    26 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Alane Falcone
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  • Brian Kelly

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Brian Kelly

    Kelly Real Estate, Inc.

    (610) 715-9762

    1 in this area

    176 Total Sales

    Brian Kelly
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2043202

Bright MLS

APN: 85-5463-20-81-6959

Pennsylvania Berks County Topton 19562 Longswamp

228 W Barkley St, Topton, PA

This home is located at 228 W Barkley St, Topton, PA 19562 since 31 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $228,458, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 1843. 228 W Barkley St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including District-Topton Elementary School, Brandywine Intermediate School, and Brandywine Heights High School.

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