$415,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2018

32 Betsy Ln Ambler, PA 19002

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,569 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Shady Grove Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of August 2024

Sought after property in Mercer Hill Village, with an addition of a two bedroom 1 bath in-law suite, make this suited to many uses! Enter to main floor with freshly painted living room, dining room, kitchen with new kitchen floor. A few steps upstairs to 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom is a good size with walk in closet and attached en suite recently renovated. In addition, hall full bathroom was recently updated as well. The lower level cozy family room has a wood burning fireplace (plenty of stacked wood in the rear to get you started!) Off the family room, towards the front of the home, is access to the two car garage and in addition, access to another lower level space currently used as an in home office and laundry room. Tons of storage space and your HVAC are housed here. Bonus, a Generator for back up during those crazy storms that occasionally occur. Off the rear of the home, just off the Family Room is a lovely breezeway connecting to the two bedrooms and one full bath. This section of the home, could serve as a private in law suite. In the closet there is water hookup for a potential sink and additional electrical. Lovingly cared for fenced yard. Zoned air conditioning. Pellet stove, fireplace insert, 3 year-old gas furnace with summer winter hot water hook up. 5 year old roof with 50 year transferable warranty. Shed for additional storage. Enjoy the town of Ambler. Close to Wissahickon Watershed, Routes 276, 476, 309 and Septa Rail. Here it is, make an appointment today! 1 Year AHS Home Warranty included!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Drahos

Dan Helwig Inc Listed on: 04/07/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Marcum Rife

Compass RE License #RS306682

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,614

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,569 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Wissahickon Middle School
  • Wissahickon Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mercer Hill Vil Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-00-00403-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,614

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All Appliances, In As Is Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: Sought after property in Mercer Hill Village, with an addition of a two bedroom 1 bath in-law suite, make this suited to many uses! Enter to main floor with freshly painted living room, dining room, kitchen with new kitchen floor. A few steps upstairs to 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom is a good size with walk in closet and attached en suite recently renovated. In addition, hall full bathroom was recently updated as well. The lower level cozy family room has a wood burning fireplace (plenty of stacked wood in the rear to get you started!) Off the family room, towards the front of the home, is access to the two car garage and in addition, access to another lower level space currently used as an in home office and laundry room. Tons of storage space and your HVAC are housed here. Bonus, a Generator for back up during those crazy storms that occasionally occur. Off the rear of the home, just off the Family Room is a lovely breezeway connecting to the two bedrooms and one full bath. This section of the home, could serve as a private in law suite. In the closet there is water hookup for a potential sink and additional electrical. Lovingly cared for fenced yard. Zoned air conditioning. Pellet stove, fireplace insert, 3 year-old gas furnace with summer winter hot water hook up. 5 year old roof with 50 year transferable warranty. Shed for additional storage. Enjoy the town of Ambler. Close to Wissahickon Watershed, Routes 276, 476, 309 and Septa Rail. Here it is, make an appointment today! 1 Year AHS Home Warranty included!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2569
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2569
  • Net Sq Ft: 2569.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 161.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2569
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 32

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WISSAHICKON
  • Middle School: WISSAHICKON
  • High School: WISSAHICKON SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397032
  • High School: WISSAHICKON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: WISSAHICKON

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 97
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14700.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 864646
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4614.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-00-00403-008
  • Tax Lot: 005
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 06/18/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2018
Closed on
Jun 8, 2018
Sold by
Merritt Robert S and Merritt Carol A
Bought by
Greenover Benjamin T and Janulis Amanda B
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Drahos
Dan Helwig Inc
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Marcum Rife
Compass RE
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Current Estimated Value
$715,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$300,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$423,922
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1992
Bought by
Merritt Robert S and Merritt Carol A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $415,000 None Available
Deed $167,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $630,000 New Conventional
Closed $424,233 VA
Closed $423,922 VA
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $258,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Sold $700,000 +12.0% $272 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 For Sale $625,000 +50.6% $243 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Sold $415,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2018 04/07/18 For Sale $415,000 -- $162 / 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 $5,610 $177,690 -- --
2023 $5,380 $177,690 $0 $0
2022 $5,194 $177,690 $0 $0
2021 $5,036 $177,690 $0 $0
2020 $4,911 $177,690 $0 $0
2019 $4,810 $177,690 $0 $0
2018 $4,810 $174,190 $62,500 $111,690
2017 $4,501 $174,190 $62,500 $111,690
2016 $4,433 $174,190 $62,500 $111,690
2015 $4,229 $174,190 $62,500 $111,690
2014 $4,229 $174,190 $62,500 $111,690
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000365636

Bright MLS

APN: 66-00-00403-008