NOT LISTED FOR SALE

305 W Franklin St Topton, PA 19562

Longswamp Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $240,548 - $299,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2015

Last sale price $148,500 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,555/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2015

Enjoy LOW COST LIVING in this ENERGY EFFICIENT, all gas ranch home on a large corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. Recent improvements include 96% efficient Lenox gas furnace, central air, upgraded insulation, energy efficient windows in both house and garage, newer doors, storm door and garage doors, newer roof on house, upgrade to 200amp electric service and Direct TV dish. Finished lower lever laundry room with storage space and outside access. Deck with recessed lighting. Dusk to dawn lights. Plenty of off street parking in large driveway and oversized garage with walk up attic, water and electric. Abundant storage and room for boat or camper. Short walk to elementary and middle schools, pool and parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Reinert

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS278019 Listed on: 04/02/2015

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Co-Listed By

Carlton Wolfinger

John Monaghan Group Of Kutztown

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Ryan

RE/MAX Central - Center Valley

RE/MAX Central - Center Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,528

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brandywine Meadows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3562
  • Assessor Parcel Number 85-5463-16-82-3562

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,528

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Enjoy LOW COST LIVING in this ENERGY EFFICIENT, all gas ranch home on a large corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. Recent improvements include 96% efficient Lenox gas furnace, central air, upgraded insulation, energy efficient windows in both house and garage, newer doors, storm door and garage doors, newer roof on house, upgrade to 200amp electric service and Direct TV dish. Finished lower lever laundry room with storage space and outside access. Deck with recessed lighting. Dusk to dawn lights. Plenty of off street parking in large driveway and oversized garage with walk up attic, water and electric. Abundant storage and room for boat or camper. Short walk to elementary and middle schools, pool and parks.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1020
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1020
  • Net Sq Ft: 1020.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1020
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 305

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397309

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 46200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31300.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1578926
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3528.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 85-5463-16-82-3562
  • Tax Lot: 3562
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 05/29/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2019
Sold by
Holmes Zachary B and Holmes Rachel E
Bought by
Riter Mary Beth
Current Estimated Value
$263,440

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2015
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Seaman Danny L and Seaman Sherry L
Bought by
Holmes Zachary D and Holmes Rachael E
Seller's Agent
Craig Reinert
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Peter Ryan
RE/MAX Central - Center Valley
List Price
$159,500
Sold Price
$148,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-6.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$141,075
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2009
Sold by
Herman Walter A and Herman Doris M
Bought by
Seaman Danny L and Seaman Sherry L
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
Riter Mary Beth $152,500 None Available
Holmes Zachary D $148,500 None Available
Seaman Danny L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Holmes Zachary D $141,075
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $148,500 0.0% $146 / Sq Ft
05/02/2015 05/02/15 Off Market $148,500 -- --
05/01/2015 05/01/15 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2015 04/02/15 For Sale $159,500 -- $156 / 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 $1,361 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2024 $4,098 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2023 $3,268 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2022 $3,846 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2021 $3,820 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2020 $3,794 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2019 $3,677 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2018 $3,642 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2017 $3,543 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2016 $1,004 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2015 $1,004 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
2014 $1,004 $77,500 $31,300 $46,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Craig Reinert

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Craig Reinert

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 207-5467

    28 in this area

    159 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Carlton Wolfinger

    John Monaghan Group Of Kutztown

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  • Peter Ryan

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Peter Ryan

    RE/MAX

    (610) 360-0820

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002565500

Bright MLS

APN: 85-5463-16-82-3562

Pennsylvania Berks County Topton 19562 Longswamp

305 W Franklin St, Topton, PA

This home is located at 305 W Franklin St, Topton, PA 19562 since 02 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $281,137, approximately $275 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 305 W Franklin 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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