$199,900
SOLD OCT 12, 2018

306 James St Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,718 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2021

Mid-Century boro home. Abundance of large windows create very bright and airy spaces throughout. Open flow from foyer thru LR and DR. This area features hdwd floors and a gas fireplace. Pocket doors can open to include FR space and another large window to enjoy the rear yard landscaping and patio area. The kitchen has quality oak cabinets, great storage and kitchen appliances convey. Some vintage character remains but the home also features updated lighting and front door. Carport/breezeway connects to 2 car garage. Newer gas furnace and C/A. Updated electrical panel. Don't miss out on this one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

RUTH ANN ZIMMERMAN

RE/MAX Realty Associates License #RS197327L Listed on: 08/17/2018

RE/MAX Realty Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Montalvo

Turn Key Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,713

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,718 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Breezeway

Schools

  • Mechanicsburg Area High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Orchard Crest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 101
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-23-0561-036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,713

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars Mod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Remarks Public: Mid-Century boro home. Abundance of large windows create very bright and airy spaces throughout. Open flow from foyer thru LR and DR. This area features hdwd floors and a gas fireplace. Pocket doors can open to include FR space and another large window to enjoy the rear yard landscaping and patio area. The kitchen has quality oak cabinets, great storage and kitchen appliances convey. Some vintage character remains but the home also features updated lighting and front door. Carport/breezeway connects to 2 car garage. Newer gas furnace and C/A. Updated electrical panel. Don't miss out on this one.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Total Sq Ft: 1718
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1718
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 113.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1718
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 306

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Secure Storage
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MECHANICSBURG AREA
  • High School: MECHANICSBURG AREA
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396842
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: MECHANICSBURG AREA

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 140400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 49400.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13939.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11096733
  • School Tax: 2537.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3713.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-23-0561-036
  • Tax Lot: 101
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1718
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 10/12/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MECHANICSBURG AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Castro Michael A and Castro Donna E
Bought by
Keim Brina
Seller's Agent
Lisa Montalvo
Turn Key Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Christine Skozilas
M C Walker Realty
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-9.77%
Current Estimated Value
$336,739

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,739
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.87%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Outstanding Balance
$168,392
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,950

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2018
Closed on
Oct 12, 2018
Sold by
Kronbach Carrie D
Bought by
Castro Michael A and Castro Donna E
Seller's Agent
RUTH ANN ZIMMERMAN
RE/MAX Realty Associates
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Montalvo
Turn Key Realty Group
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.50%
Original Mortgage
$206,496
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $230,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $199,900 Remax Realty Associates
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $211,964 VA
Previous Owner $206,496 VA
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Sold $230,000 -8.0% $134 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2021 03/18/21 Price Changed $249,900 -2.0% $145 / Sq Ft
03/12/2021 03/12/21 For Sale $254,900 +27.5% $148 / Sq Ft
10/12/2018 10/12/18 Sold $199,900 +2.6% $116 / Sq Ft
08/18/2018 08/18/18 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2018 08/17/18 For Sale $194,900 -- $113 / 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 $4,734 $201,300 $49,400 $151,900
2024 $4,574 $201,300 $49,400 $151,900
2023 $3,624 $201,300 $49,400 $151,900
2022 $4,249 $201,300 $49,400 $151,900
2021 $3,862 $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
2020 $3,781 $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
2019 $3,713 $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
2018 $3,653 $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
2017 $3,510 $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
2016 -- $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
2015 -- $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
2014 -- $189,800 $49,400 $140,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002259296

Bright MLS

APN: 17-23-0561-036