NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Highland Ave Kutztown, PA 19530

Estimated Value: $207,704 - $276,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,256 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2015

Last sale price $120,500 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,333/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2015

Move right in pride of ownership end of row. Meticulously maintained home. All rooms freshly painted. Central Air and brand new hot water heater. Replacement low E glass windows. Entertain in expanded eat in 23 handle kitchen with tile back splash or walk out onto covered patio/covered porch for entertaining outdoors. This home on a quiet Street has options that many others in Kutztown do not have such as main floor laundry, off street parking, great yard, 2 car side entry garage easy to get in and out. Shed keeps garden tools and mower out of 2 car garage. Additional floored attic storage and lots of basement storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JEFFREY ROCKETT

jrockett@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 03/16/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

ELIZABETH PIELLER

liz@monaghangroup.com John Monaghan Group Of Kutztown License #TREND:60051084

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,771

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6659
  • Assessor Parcel Number 55-5443-08-89-6659

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,771

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Refrig.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1256
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1256
  • Net Sq Ft: 1256.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 99.52
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1256
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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: 1
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 35400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31500.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: NEW hot water heater

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1527591
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2771.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 55-5443-08-89-6659
  • Tax Lot: 6659
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: KUTZTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2018
Sold by
Keim Dustin L and Keim Tracy A
Bought by
Keim Dustin L
Current Estimated Value
$238,176

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Outstanding Balance
$104,885
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,291

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2015
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Shappell Kenneth
Bought by
Keim Dustin L and Keim Tracy A
Seller's Agent
JEFFREY ROCKETT
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
ELIZABETH PIELLER
John Monaghan Group Of Kutztown
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$120,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-3.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$122,959
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2011
Sold by
Merkel Jeffrey L
Bought by
Shappell Kenneth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,163
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2003
Sold by
Seibert Louis V and Seibert Kelly A
Bought by
Merkel Jeffrey L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Keim Dustin L -- --
Keim Dustin L $120,500 None Available
Shappell Kenneth $116,100 None Available
Merkel Jeffrey L $98,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Keim Dustin L $124,000
Closed Keim Dustin L $122,959
Previous Owner Shappell Kenneth $120,163
Previous Owner Merkel Jeffrey L $98,000
Closed Merkel Jeffrey L $3,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $120,500 -3.6% $96 / Sq Ft
04/11/2015 04/11/15 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2015 03/16/15 For Sale $125,000 -- $100 / 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 $1,002 $68,100 $31,500 $36,600
2024 $2,983 $68,100 $31,500 $36,600
2023 $2,824 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2022 $2,824 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2021 $2,824 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2020 $2,824 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2019 $2,790 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2018 $2,790 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2017 $2,771 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2016 $752 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2015 $752 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
2014 $752 $66,900 $31,500 $35,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    JEFFREY ROCKETT

    RE/MAX of Reading

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    ELIZABETH PIELLER

    John Monaghan Group Of Kutztown

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002552852

Bright MLS

APN: 55-5443-08-89-6659

Pennsylvania Berks County Kutztown 19530

229 Highland Ave, Kutztown, PA

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