NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Hester Dr Watsontown, PA 17777

Estimated Value: $423,534 - $458,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,498 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2022

Last sale price $365,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,615/month

233 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wooded Lot
  • Views of Trees
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2022

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Fellon

Exp Realty King of Prussia License #RS314402 Listed on: 06/30/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-mls Agent

OFFICE NOT IN MLS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,204

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 13.67 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R AG

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Block Exterior
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,498 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Views of Trees
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Full Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn
  • Tillable Land

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2-21-05-103

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,204

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Basement Access: Walk Out
  • Details New Construction: No
  • Garage Type Attached: 4
  • Land Use Gas Rights Convey: Yes
  • Land Use Leased Lot: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.67
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Roof Type Year: 2015
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Directions: I80 SOUTH TURBOTVILLE EXIT RIGHT ON RT 54, RIGHT ON BLUE BALL ROAD UP HILL, VEER LEFT ONTO HESTER DRIVE HOUSE ON LEFT
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2498.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Unit Levels: 2+ Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Dining:KitchenDining Combo2: Yes
  • Cooling:Ductless: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Dining:Kitchen Eat In: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Water Source:Well2: Yes
  • Attic:Full3: Yes
  • Dining:LivingDining Combo: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane: Yes
  • Fireplace Wood Stove: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Finished, Walkout Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s)/Light Tubes, Open Floor Plan, Eat-in Kitchen, Corian/Corian Type, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet W/W, Laminate, Wood
  • Window Features: New
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas-Propane: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floor Plan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wood Floors2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Skylight(s)Light Tubes2: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Patio
  • View: Residential, Pastoral, Trees/Woods
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Wooded, Tillable
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Block, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Barn, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch Open
  • Construction:Block5: Yes
  • Construction:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Shed: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch Open: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Barn3: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Workshop2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Gravel, Off-Street Parking
  • Garage Type:Off-Street Parking2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, See Remarks
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Ductless Mini Split HP, Propane, Wood
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200 or Greater Amps
  • Heating Fuel:Propane3: Yes
  • Heating Type:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating Fuel:Wood11: Yes
  • Heating Type:Ductless Mini Split HP: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities:Rural2: Yes
  • Site Amenities:Gravel Road: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Warrior Run

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R AG
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 595465.2
  • Parcel #: 2-21-05-103
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4203.93

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2022
Closed on
Dec 30, 2022
Sold by
Lapp Samuel Z and Lapp Arie S
Bought by
Morley Gabriel J and Morley Elizabeth J
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Fellon
Exp Realty King of Prussia
Buyer's Agent
Non-mls Agent
OFFICE NOT IN MLS
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-8.73%
Current Estimated Value
$440,767

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,767
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$178,000
Outstanding Balance
$173,610
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$248,238

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Seese Andrew T and Seese Kristy R
Bought by
Lapp Samuel Z and Lapp Arie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
Source: Public Records

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
Morley Gabriel J $365,000 Faxon Settlement Services
Lapp Samuel Z $175,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morley Gabriel J $178,000
Previous Owner Lapp Samuel Z $256,000
Previous Owner Lapp Samuel Z $140,000
Previous Owner Lapp Samuel Z $15,000
Previous Owner Lapp Samuel Z $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2023 07/18/23 Off Market $365,000 -- --
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Sold $365,000 0.0% $146 / Sq Ft
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Off Market $365,000 -- --
04/03/2022 04/03/22 For Sale $399,900 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: West Branch Valley Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,573 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2024 $2,389 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2023 $2,389 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2022 $2,343 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2021 $2,294 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2020 $2,264 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2019 $2,186 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2018 $2,169 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2017 $2,055 $20,910 $3,660 $17,250
2016 -- $16,600 $3,650 $12,950
2015 -- $16,600 $3,650 $12,950
2014 -- $16,600 $3,650 $12,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Branch Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: WB-94527

West Branch Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 021-00-005-103-Q