NOT LISTED FOR SALE

51 Old Bowers Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Maxatawny Neighborhood
6 Beds
4 Baths
3,031 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Last Sold December 12, 2019

Last sale price $246,900 $81 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Side Yard
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of December 2019

Exceptionally well maintained and updated 4 unit in historic Bowers! 51 Old Bowers Rd is situated on a large, flat lot with plenty of off street parking, a detached 2 car garage (both currently rented). Each apartment has a private patio or porch. A detached former smokehouse offers the potential for additional storage rental income. Each apartment has been updated with modern kitchen and bathrooms. All 4 units have been converted to electric baseboard heat with the tenants paying their own heat/hot water. Unit 1 offers 2 beds with a possible 3rd bed or office space. Unit 2 is a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with Unit 3/4 both having 1 bedroom. Your tenants will enjoy private country living while still being close to shopping/dining and the major roadways. Additional Features include: Replacement windows, newer hot water heaters, Kutztown School District. Well cared for properties like this don't come along too often, this is one worthy of your inspection!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chip Schmoyer

Iron Valley Real Estate Legacy License #RS286345 Listed on: 10/28/2019

Iron Valley Real Estate Legacy

Last Buyer's Agent

Cecilia Leone

Century 21 Emerald

Century 21 Emerald

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,813

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,031 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for lawn/shrub care, insurance, repairs, sewer, water, real estate taxes
  • Tax Lot 9803
  • Assessor Parcel Number 63-5452-12-86-9803

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4 Units

Building Details

  • 1 Vacant Unit
  • Income includes apartment rentals
  • Insurance Expense $1,209
  • Trash Expense $1,020

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,813

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator Apt 1
  • Inclusions: Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Remarks Public: Exceptionally well maintained and updated 4 unit in historic Bowers! 51 Old Bowers Rd is situated on a large, flat lot with plenty of off street parking, a detached 2 car garage (both currently rented). Each apartment has a private patio or porch. A detached former smokehouse offers the potential for additional storage rental income. Each apartment has been updated with modern kitchen and bathrooms. All 4 units have been converted to electric baseboard heat with the tenants paying their own heat/hot water. Unit 1 offers 2 beds with a possible 3rd bed or office space. Unit 2 is a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with Unit 3/4 both having 1 bedroom. Your tenants will enjoy private country living while still being close to shopping/dining and the major roadways. Additional Features include: Replacement windows, newer hot water heaters, Kutztown School District. Well cared for properties like this don't come along too often, this is one worthy of your inspection!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3031
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3031
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 79.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3031
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 51

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 10
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 12
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Refuse: 1020.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Monthly Average Electric: 44
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 525.87
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Monthly Water Average: 127
  • Water Previous Twelve Months: 1522.05
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: KUTZTOWN AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397316
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 133
  • Lot Features: Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20473.00
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: MULT-FAM/DET

Rental Info

  • Existing Lease Type: Yearly
  • Owner Pays: Lawn/Shrub Care, Insurance, Repairs, Sewer, Water, Taxes - Real Estate
  • Total Actual Rent: 30317.00
  • Units Leased Count: 3
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3606.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4813.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 63-5452-12-86-9803
  • Tax Lot: 9803
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3031
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 12/12/2019

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Vacant: 1
  • Gross Income: 30317.00
  • Income Includes: Apartment Rentals
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 3

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: KUTZTOWN AREA

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2019 12/12/19 Sold $246,900 +2.9% $81 / Sq Ft
11/02/2019 11/02/19 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2019 10/28/19 For Sale $239,900 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chip Schmoyer

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chip Schmoyer

    Iron Valley Real Estate Legacy

    (610) 573-1301

    105 Total Sales

    Chip Schmoyer
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  • Cecilia Leone

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Cecilia Leone

    Century 21 Emerald

    (484) 794-5959

    154 Total Sales

    Cecilia Leone
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK349972

Bright MLS
Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19530 Maxatawny

51 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA

This home is located at 51 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 28 October 2019. This property was built in 1910. 51 Old Bowers Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Kutztown Area Senior High School, Pleasant Hills Mennonite School, and LIGHTHOUSE ISLAND ACADEMY.

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