NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Howard Ave Lancaster, PA 17602

Churchtowne Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $186,368

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,414 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 13, 2020

Last sale price $76,000 $54 Per Sq Ft

Est. 145% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,210 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Radiator
  • No HOA
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of February 2020

Great opportunity for investor or to make this your home. Recently updated bathroom. Deeded owner is the listing agent & a PA Lincensed Real Estate Broker.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Gearhart

(717) 509-1444 gear21@comcast.net RKG Real Estate, LLC License #RB069352 Listed on: 12/29/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Esh

(717) 425-6264 chris@thechrisgoodteam.com Astoria Realty Advisors LLC License #RS329980

Astoria Realty Advisors LLC

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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1,742

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,414 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lancaster Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 337-50237-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,733

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 1414
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1414
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 60.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1414
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Rubber, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 40700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 6800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4064756
  • School Tax: 1039.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1733.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 337-50237-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2022
Sold by
Smucker Eli
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$186,368

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,821
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2019
Closed on
Feb 13, 2020
Sold by
Gearhart Ryan
Bought by
Smucker Eli
Seller's Agent
Ryan Gearhart
RKG Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ben Esh
Astoria Realty Advisors LLC
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$76,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-10.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2018
Sold by
Gearhart Bradley A
Bought by
Gearhart Ryan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2003
Sold by
Lancaster County Tax Claim Bureau
Bought by
Gearhart Bradley A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1999
Sold by
Myers Derwin T and Estate Of Elsie M Myers
Bought by
Myers Derwin T
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Churchtowne, PA

  • Siti Bahaman Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Elite

    Siti Bahaman

    Keller Williams Elite

    (223) 217-4425

    55 Total Sales

    1 in Churchtowne

    $285,000 Price

    Siti Bahaman
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  • Paul Snyder III Real Estate Agent - Highland Realty Group LLC

    Paul Snyder III

    Responds Quickly

    Highland Realty Group LLC

    (717) 983-3783

    100 Total Sales

    1 in Churchtowne

    $91,000 Price

    Paul Snyder III
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  • Scott Moore Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Scott Moore

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (223) 217-4815

    85 Total Sales

    1 in Churchtowne

    $244,500 Price

    Scott Moore
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  • PHILLIP MURRAY Real Estate Agent - Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group

    PHILLIP MURRAY

    Responds Quickly

    Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group

    (717) 537-9118

    8 Total Sales

    1 in Churchtowne

    $131,500 Price

    PHILLIP MURRAY
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  • Ed Barber Real Estate Agent - Re/Max One Realty

    Ed Barber

    Re/Max One Realty

    (856) 501-5311

    106 Total Sales

    1 in Churchtowne

    $165,000 Price

    Ed Barber
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  • Jeff Dieffenbach Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Evolved

    Jeff Dieffenbach

    RE/MAX Evolved

    (484) 755-6146

    149 Total Sales

    2 in Churchtowne

    $145K - $198K Price Range

    Jeff Dieffenbach
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$95,000 --
Smucker Eli $76,000 Premier Settlements
Gearhart Ryan -- None Available
Gearhart Bradley A $4,600 --
Myers Derwin T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $145,000
Closed Bontrager Jarin $132,821
Previous Owner Smucker Eli $76,000
Previous Owner Gearhart Ryan I $52,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Sold $76,000 -10.5% $54 / Sq Ft
01/04/2020 01/04/20 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2019 12/29/19 For Sale $84,900 -- $60 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,900 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2025 $1,880 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2024 $1,880 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2023 $1,848 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2022 $1,771 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2021 $1,733 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2020 $1,733 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2019 $1,707 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2018 $1,013 $47,500 $6,800 $40,700
2017 $1,249 $27,200 $6,800 $20,400
2016 $1,238 $27,200 $6,800 $20,400
2015 $483 $27,200 $6,800 $20,400
2014 $1,080 $27,200 $6,800 $20,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Gearhart Real Estate Agent - RKG Real Estate, LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ryan Gearhart

    RKG Real Estate, LLC

    (717) 468-1144

    8 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Ryan Gearhart
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  • Ben Esh Real Estate Agent - Astoria Realty Advisors LLC

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ben Esh

    Astoria Realty Advisors LLC

    (717) 344-4480

    8 in this area

    219 Total Sales

    Ben Esh
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA156690

Bright MLS

APN: 337-50237-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Lancaster 17602 Churchtowne

521 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA

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