NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Old Topton Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Longswamp Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $202,000 - $237,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,304 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2024

Last sale price $205,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,290/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2024

Highest and best offers are due by 2:00pm on Tuesday June 11th. Opportunities to buy a single-family detached colonial style home with so many features for less than $200,000 do not come around very often so seize this opportunity. This charming 3 bedroom/1 bath home in Longswamp Township is the home you have been looking for. The spacious eat-in kitchen has tons of cabinets and counterspace for those who love cooking. Off the kitchen is a sun porch where the laundry is located. No more lugging laundry to and from the basement. The backyard has a gorgeous covered deck, firepit and utility shed. There is also a detached 2 story garage and carport at the rear of the property. The second story of the garage is currently being used as a workshop. Additional features include newer electric tankless water heater, front parking pad for 3 cars, newer plumbing, and UV light/water softener for water system. Located not far off of Route 222 for easy access to Kutztown or Allentown. Low taxes make this home truly affordable. Schedule your showing today so you don't miss out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Dilg

RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown Listed on: 06/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,304 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4303
  • Assessor Parcel Number 59-5473-01-28-4303

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,098

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: clothes washer, clothes dryer
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-07
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Highest and best offers are due by 2:00pm on Tuesday June 11th. Opportunities to buy a single-family detached colonial style home with so many features for less than $200,000 do not come around very often so seize this opportunity. This charming 3 bedroom/1 bath home in Longswamp Township is the home you have been looking for. The spacious eat-in kitchen has tons of cabinets and counterspace for those who love cooking. Off the kitchen is a sun porch where the laundry is located. No more lugging laundry to and from the basement. The backyard has a gorgeous covered deck, firepit and utility shed. There is also a detached 2 story garage and carport at the rear of the property. The second story of the garage is currently being used as a workshop. Additional features include newer electric tankless water heater, front parking pad for 3 cars, newer plumbing, and UV light/water softener for water system. Located not far off of Route 222 for easy access to Kutztown or Allentown. Low taxes make this home truly affordable. Schedule your showing today so you don't miss out.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1304
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1304
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 149.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1304
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 453

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Carport Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Carport, Detached Garage, Off Street, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, Electric, Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397309
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2422.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3098.03
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 59-5473-01-28-4303
  • Tax Lot: 4303
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1304
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/19/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2024
Closed on
Jul 2, 2024
Sold by
Jordan Samuel E
Bought by
Desantis Ryan A
Seller's Agent
Andrew Dilg
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.13%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$224,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Outstanding Balance
$193,265
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,523

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2018
Closed on
Feb 25, 2019
Sold by
Barto Faye S
Bought by
Jordan Samuel E
Seller's Agent
Kelly Spayd
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Craig Liles
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-8.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.24%
Original Mortgage
$104,760
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1963
Bought by
Barto Willard C and Barto Faye S
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
Desantis Ryan A $205,000 Steelhouse Abstract
Jordan Samuel E $108,000 Advanced Abstract Inc
Barto Willard C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Desantis Ryan A $194,750
Previous Owner Jordan Samuel E $103,000
Previous Owner Jordan Samuel E $104,760
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Sold $205,000 +5.1% $157 / Sq Ft
06/11/2024 06/11/24 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2024 06/07/24 For Sale $195,000 +77.3% $150 / Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Sold $110,000 -4.3% $84 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2018 11/27/18 Price Changed $115,000 -4.1% $88 / Sq Ft
11/13/2018 11/13/18 For Sale $119,900 -- $92 / 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 $805 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2024 $3,182 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2023 $3,117 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2022 $3,047 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2021 $3,025 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2020 $3,002 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2019 $2,958 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2018 $2,927 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2017 $2,875 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2016 $671 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2015 $671 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
2014 $671 $67,300 $41,200 $26,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Dilg

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Andrew Dilg

    RE/MAX

    (773) 301-3644

    3 in this area

    278 Total Sales

    Andrew Dilg
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  • Cliff Lewis

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Cliff Lewis

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Allentown

    (610) 751-8280

    3 in this area

    1,360 Total Sales

    Cliff Lewis
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  • Kelly Spayd

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kelly Spayd

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (484) 256-8818

    11 in this area

    461 Total Sales

    Kelly Spayd
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  • Craig Liles

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Craig Liles

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley

    (484) 903-1069

    2 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Craig Liles
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2043956

Bright MLS

APN: 59-5473-01-28-4303

Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19539 Longswamp

453 Old Topton Rd, Mertztown, PA

This home is located at 453 Old Topton Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 07 June 2024 and is currently estimated at $224,400, approximately $172 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 453 Old Topton Rd 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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