NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $476,000 - $515,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,132 Sq Ft
$121/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2018

Last sale price $499,550 $121 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,018/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Commercial Range
  • Carriage House
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1.53 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2018

Charming custom built Arts and Crafts style home on 1.5 private manicured, landscaped acres. The setting offers complete and total seclusion and privacy. From the moment the gates open and you pull onto your winding driveway driving past your pond while music plays from all directions you will feel as if you are on vacation. This home is truly one of a kind with too many extraordinary features to list. Floor plan offers tons of space and storage plus the feel is warm and cozy. Home features 5 fireplaces. Stunning kitchen with lots of custom cabinetry, granite counters, hand hammered copper back splash, new wall ovens, gas range, and a charming bar area. Main floor also features a bedroom with full bath and a powder room complete with laundry. Walk down the custom made basement steps reminiscent of Alice in wonderland and you'll find the family room/movie theater. Basement features a bar that will rival the finest custom built bars you've ever been to, very intimate, ideal for entertaining, bar room also has fireplace, seating areas, leather padded walls, area for playing cards, an actual brick wine cellar, and a fully functioning wet bar, taps, sinks, drink fridge, the list goes on. Basement also has another bedroom. Upstairs you'll find an enormous master bedroom with plenty of walk in closets, master has custom built Fulper Tile fireplace, a deck, and a library. The other bedroom upstairs is an open concept bedroom with another full bathroom. Enjoy the deck area complete with TV and fireplace overlooking your lushly landscaped yard with total seclusion and privacy. This home will blow your mind, I've never seen anything like it, schedule today, this absolutely won't last.

Last Listed By

Jeroen Harmsen

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678 Listed on: 06/07/2018

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 1.53 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • French Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Commercial Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Schools

  • Muhlenberg High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2443
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-4399-16-84-2443

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,226

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Carriage House, French
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Remarks Public: Charming custom built Arts and Crafts style home on 1.5 private manicured, landscaped acres. The setting offers complete and total seclusion and privacy. From the moment the gates open and you pull onto your winding driveway driving past your pond while music plays from all directions you will feel as if you are on vacation. This home is truly one of a kind with too many extraordinary features to list. Floor plan offers tons of space and storage plus the feel is warm and cozy. Home features 5 fireplaces. Stunning kitchen with lots of custom cabinetry, granite counters, hand hammered copper back splash, new wall ovens, gas range, and a charming bar area. Main floor also features a bedroom with full bath and a powder room complete with laundry. Walk down the custom made basement steps reminiscent of Alice in wonderland and you'll find the family room/movie theater. Basement features a bar that will rival the finest custom built bars you've ever been to, very intimate, ideal for entertaining, bar room also has fireplace, seating areas, leather padded walls, area for playing cards, an actual brick wine cellar, and a fully functioning wet bar, taps, sinks, drink fridge, the list goes on. Basement also has another bedroom. Upstairs you'll find an enormous master bedroom with plenty of walk in closets, master has custom built Fulper Tile fireplace, a deck, and a library. The other bedroom upstairs is an open concept bedroom with another full bathroom. Enjoy the deck area complete with TV and fireplace overlooking your lushly landscaped yard with total seclusion and privacy. This home will blow your mind, I've never seen anything like it, schedule today, this absolutely won't last.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Commercial Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Treat System, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 4132
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4132
  • Net Sq Ft: 4132.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 176.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3120
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1012
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4522

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • High School: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • High School: MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 130300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 63400.00
  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.53
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 66647.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1541455
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8226.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-4399-16-84-2443
  • Tax Lot: 2443
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/30/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2018
Closed on
Jul 30, 2018
Sold by
Kelchner Tadd M and Kelchner Melissa A
Bought by
Blue Jay Way Inc
Seller's Agent
Jeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
David Yeager
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$549,777
Sold Price
$499,550
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,227
-9.14%
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$498,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1997
Bought by
Kelchner Tadd M and Kelchner Melissa A

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
Blue Jay Way Inc $499,550 None Available
Kelchner Tadd M $139,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blue Jay Way Inc $154,500
Previous Owner Kelchner Tadd M $417,000
Previous Owner Kelchner Tadd M $123,000
Previous Owner Kelchner Tadd M $151,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2018 07/30/18 Sold $499,550 -9.1% $121 / Sq Ft
07/04/2018 07/04/18 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2018 06/07/18 For Sale $549,777 -- $133 / 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 $2,908 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2024 $9,326 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2023 $8,753 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2022 $8,607 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2021 $8,404 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2020 $8,404 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2019 $8,226 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2018 $8,081 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2017 $7,929 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2016 $2,349 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2015 $2,349 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
2014 $2,349 $193,700 $63,400 $130,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001799730

Bright MLS

APN: 66-4399-16-84-2443