NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Gernants Church Rd Leesport, PA 19533

Estimated Value: $290,000 - $308,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,416 Sq Ft
$213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2023

Last sale price $282,500 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,677/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2023

Charming Schuylkill Valley SD Rancher with a 4th bedroom and attic space on the 2nd floor. Main floor features an oversized eat in kitchen, a spacious living room, large full bathroom, laundry room and 3 spacious bedrooms with a ton of closet space. Solid oak hardwood flooring under all the rugs, a permanent roof on the house and detached 2 car garage, newer gas heat, and more. This home is move in ready, is beautifully landscaped, has a large pristine yard, and a large oversized detached garage/workshop with a loft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeroen Harmsen

(610) 763-5179 jharmsen@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678 Listed on: 05/17/2023

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Hoch

(610) 685-3139 thoch@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS225615L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,376

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 9,147 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,416 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4072
  • Assessor Parcel Number 68-4491-15-54-4072

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,376

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler, Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-05-18
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Windows
  • Total Sq Ft: 1416
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1416
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 176.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1416
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Metal
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 60200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 25200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9147.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1550576
  • School Tax: 2376.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3376.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 68-4491-15-54-4072
  • Tax Lot: 4072
  • Tax Page Number: 5
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2023
Closed on
Jun 20, 2023
Sold by
Mengle Ruth A
Bought by
Hinkle Benjamin J
Seller's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Hoch
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$249,777
Sold Price
$282,500
Premium/Discount to List
$32,723
13.1%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$301,961

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,461
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.86%
Original Mortgage
$216,800
Outstanding Balance
$210,960
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,001
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
Hinkle Benjamin J $282,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hinkle Benjamin J $216,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Sold $282,500 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
05/20/2023 05/20/23 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2023 05/20/23 Off Market $282,500 -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $249,777 -- $176 / 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 $1,116 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2024 $3,434 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2023 $3,376 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2022 $1,000 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2021 $3,376 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2020 $3,376 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2019 $3,312 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2018 $3,312 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2017 $3,287 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2016 $956 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2015 $956 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
2014 $935 $85,400 $25,200 $60,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeroen Harmsen

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jeroen Harmsen

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 763-5179

    1 in this area

    312 Total Sales

    Jeroen Harmsen
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  • Thomas Hoch

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Thomas Hoch

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 685-3139

    2 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Thomas Hoch
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2029632

Bright MLS

APN: 68-4491-15-54-4072

Pennsylvania Berks County Leesport 19533

281 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport, PA

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