NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 W Plumstead Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050

Estimated Value: $182,000 - $309,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,254 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 28, 2015

Last sale price $70,000 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 244% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,709/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2015

Lovely twin home offering open front porch, living room with stone fireplace and dining room with beautiful hardwood floors, modern eat-in kitchen with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances leading to rear yard and patio, perfect for those family get togethers or first cup of morning coffee. Second floor offers 3 good sized bedrooms and modern tiled bath. Freshly painted and new carpet for 2nd floor. 1/2 bath in basement. Detached garage. Close to public transportation, shopping, area restaurants, major highways, schools and downtown Lansdowne offering so many activities for all to enjoy. Activities include, boys and girls clubs, 4th of July parade, folk club and symphony club and farmer's market just to name a few. Only minutes from Center City. Easy showing with lock box. Corporate addendum must accompany all accepted offers. Owner makes no representations or warranties as to condition. Proof of funds are needed with all cash offers and mortgage pre-approval is needed for financed offers. Under the Freddie Mac First Look initiative, this listing is offered to owner occupants and non-profit entities the first 20 days on the market. First look expires 10/9/2015. Buyer pays all transfer tax. Certified funds will be needed with accepted offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Gansz

Walter M Wood Jr Inc License #RS172559L Listed on: 09/18/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

John Carpenter

Keller Williams Main Line

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 2,788 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 27x103
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,254 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lansdowne Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 399-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-00-02514-00

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Remarks Public: Lovely twin home offering open front porch, living room with stone fireplace and dining room with beautiful hardwood floors, modern eat-in kitchen with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances leading to rear yard and patio, perfect for those family get togethers or first cup of morning coffee. Second floor offers 3 good sized bedrooms and modern tiled bath. Freshly painted and new carpet for 2nd floor. 1/2 bath in basement. Detached garage. Close to public transportation, shopping, area restaurants, major highways, schools and downtown Lansdowne offering so many activities for all to enjoy. Activities include, boys and girls clubs, 4th of July parade, folk club and symphony club and farmer's market just to name a few. Only minutes from Center City. Easy showing with lock box. Corporate addendum must accompany all accepted offers. Owner makes no representations or warranties as to condition. Proof of funds are needed with all cash offers and mortgage pre-approval is needed for financed offers. Under the Freddie Mac First Look initiative, this listing is offered to owner occupants and non-profit entities the first 20 days on the market. First look expires 10/9/2015. Buyer pays all transfer tax. Certified funds will be needed with accepted offer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1254
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1254
  • Net Sq Ft: 1254.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 59.73
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1254
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: WILLIAM PENN
  • School District Key: 300200397351

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 27X103
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2788.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESI

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 493690
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5067.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-02514-00
  • Tax Lot: 399-000
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 12/28/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILLIAM PENN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2015
Closed on
Dec 22, 2015
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Tracy David B
Seller's Agent
Sue Gansz
Walter M Wood Jr Inc
Buyer's Agent
John Carpenter
Keller Williams Main Line
List Price
$104,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-33.27%
Current Estimated Value
$241,104

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,104
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Kellogg Cecily M and Hay Charles A O
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2005
Sold by
Wallace Jonathan B and Wallace Julia Rivele
Bought by
Ohay Charles A and Kellogg Cecily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Roth Linda A
Bought by
Wallace Jonathan B and Rivele Julia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,950
Interest Rate
6.88%
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
Tracy David B $70,000 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- None Available
Ohay Charles A $163,500 Delaware Vly Settlement Svc
Wallace Jonathan B $95,500 T A Title Insurance Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tracy David B $100,000
Previous Owner Ohay Charles A $109,000
Previous Owner Ohay Charles A $80,000
Previous Owner Wallace Jonathan B $85,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/28/2015 12/28/15 Sold $70,000 -6.5% $56 / Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 Pending -- -- --
11/24/2015 11/24/15 Price Changed $74,900 -16.7% $60 / Sq Ft
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Price Changed $89,900 -14.3% $72 / Sq Ft
09/18/2015 09/18/15 For Sale $104,900 -- $84 / 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 $4,747 $115,290 $34,000 $81,290
2023 $4,525 $115,290 $34,000 $81,290
2022 $4,437 $115,290 $34,000 $81,290
2021 $6,662 $115,290 $34,000 $81,290
2020 $5,456 $83,200 $24,820 $58,380
2019 $5,365 $83,200 $24,820 $58,380
2018 $5,273 $83,200 $0 $0
2017 $5,157 $83,200 $0 $0
2016 $466 $83,200 $0 $0
2015 $466 $83,200 $0 $0
2014 $457 $83,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sue Gansz

    Walter M Wood Jr Inc

    (215) 416-1343

    2 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Sue Gansz
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  • John Carpenter

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    John Carpenter

    Keller Williams Main Line

    83 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    John Carpenter
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002702292

Bright MLS

APN: 23-00-02514-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Lansdowne 19050

229 W Plumstead Ave, Lansdowne, PA

This home is located at 229 W Plumstead Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 since 18 September 2015 and is currently estimated at $241,104, approximately $192 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 229 W Plumstead Ave is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including Ardmore Avenue School, Penn Wood Middle School, and Penn Wood High School - Cypress Street Campus.

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