NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $842,008 - $1,001,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,696 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2021

Last sale price $609,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,385/month

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Exeter Township Senior High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2021

Lovely classic colonial situated on a very private 10 acre wooded lot. Main level offers a convenient mud level entry plus main level foyer entry. Large family room with fireplace and triple sliders overlooking large brick patio and 42,000 gallon 53x20 salt water pool with new tiles and painted concrete completely fenced in. . Beautiful wood enhanced library, large formal living room and formal dining room. Lovely kitchen with large windows overlooking the lovely yard and breakfast area. upper level has all generous bedrooms including a lovely master bedroom with built ins and great closet space. The lower level is suitable for many uses and and great family area. Built in bar with beer tap and ice maker, large rooms for numerous uses plus a full bath. The lot offers beautiful private wooded area with walking path. For the collector there is a 32x34 garage/shed. Great area for storage. In colder weather there is an outdoor wood burner that can heat the house. Home also has a new roof and new well. Very unique property ready for you to move in. It offers the best in privacy, however, is located in the heart of Exeter Township and convenient to schools shopping and bypass.

Last Listed By

Elaine Druzba

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS123911A Listed on: 10/13/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,047

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1494
  • Clean and Green
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5336-05-29-1494

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,047

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Lovely classic colonial situated on a very private 10 acre wooded lot. Main level offers a convenient mud level entry plus main level foyer entry. Large family room with fireplace and triple sliders overlooking large brick patio and 42,000 gallon 53x20 salt water pool with new tiles and painted concrete completely fenced in. . Beautiful wood enhanced library, large formal living room and formal dining room. Lovely kitchen with large windows overlooking the lovely yard and breakfast area. upper level has all generous bedrooms including a lovely master bedroom with built ins and great closet space. The lower level is suitable for many uses and and great family area. Built in bar with beer tap and ice maker, large rooms for numerous uses plus a full bath. The lot offers beautiful private wooded area with walking path. For the collector there is a 32x34 garage/shed. Great area for storage. In colder weather there is an outdoor wood burner that can heat the house. Home also has a new roof and new well. Very unique property ready for you to move in. It offers the best in privacy, however, is located in the heart of Exeter Township and convenient to schools shopping and bypass.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Mud Room, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 7736
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5696
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 108.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5696
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2040
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2040
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4830

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397319
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 272900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 41100.00
  • Land Use Code: 801P
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Partly Wooded, Private, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.00
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 435600.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1510288
  • School Tax: 10553.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14047.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5336-05-29-1494
  • Tax Lot: 1494
  • Tax Page Number: 86
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 5696
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 03/29/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Mar 29, 2021
Sold by
Bisbee Clark E and Bisbee Kathleen L
Bought by
Rich Benjamin and Rich Noreen
Seller's Agent
Elaine Druzba
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Rich
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$609,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.62%
Total Days on Market
97
Current Estimated Value
$904,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$295,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.49%
Original Mortgage
$487,200
Outstanding Balance
$443,316
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$475,174

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2016
Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Wardius E Robert and Flannery Wardius Michele
Bought by
Bisbee Clark and Bisbee Kathleen L
Seller's Agent
Jodi Brick
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Druzba
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$558,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,500
-2.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2005
Sold by
Nein Christopher D and Nein Kimberly A
Bought by
Wardius E Robert and Flannery Wardius Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$494,400
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

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
Rich Benjamin $609,000 None Available
Bisbee Clark $558,500 Signature Abstract
Wardius E Robert $618,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rich Benjamin $487,200
Previous Owner Bisbee Clark E $20,000
Previous Owner Bisbee Clark $417,000
Previous Owner Wardius Ernest R $184,844
Previous Owner Wardius E Robert $123,600
Previous Owner Wardius E Robert $494,400
Previous Owner Nein Christopher D $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Sold $609,000 -1.6% $107 / Sq Ft
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $619,000 +10.8% $109 / Sq Ft
08/10/2016 08/10/16 Sold $558,500 -2.9% $98 / Sq Ft
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2016 04/05/16 For Sale $575,000 -- $101 / 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 $4,483 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2024 $14,912 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2023 $14,424 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2022 $14,263 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2021 $14,047 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2020 $13,891 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2019 $13,737 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2018 $13,696 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2017 $13,499 $314,000 $41,100 $272,900
2016 $3,297 $314,100 $41,200 $272,900
2015 $3,297 $314,100 $41,200 $272,900
2014 $3,180 $314,100 $41,200 $272,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK365500

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5336-05-29-1494