NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Gemstone Ln Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Estimated Value: $348,118 - $416,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,342 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 19, 2019

Last sale price $217,500 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,143 / mo

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • No HOA
  • A-Frame Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

About This Home

As of December 2019

Do you enjoy privacy? Home Sweet Home!! Come take a look at this cozy A-Frame nestled on 3 acres. House offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full bathrooms. Large basement for entertaining. Beautiful porch to wrap around the front and left side of the house. House has beautiful Cathedral Ceilings in the living. Living room, dining room and kitchen have an open floor plan. Master bath has a jacuzzi tub. Master bedroom offers a large walk-in closet. Included with the house a Chicken Coop.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Phelps

(571) 386-1075 sarapsellshomes@gmail.com Pearson Smith Realty, LLC License #0225279115 Listed on: 09/24/2019

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Phelps

(571) 386-1075 sarapsellshomes@gmail.com Pearson Smith Realty, LLC License #0225279115 Listed on: 09/24/2019

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,272

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 101

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,342 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 012001000020000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,272

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

3 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1342
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1342
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 185.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1342
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Wood
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 107290.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 19920.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 130680.00
  • Zoning: 101
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 20425632
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1272.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 012001000020000
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2019
Closed on
Dec 19, 2019
Sold by
Zembower Cynthia G
Bought by
Rathburn James A
Seller's Agent
Sara Phelps
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sara Phelps
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$217,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,500
-12.65%
Current Estimated Value
$376,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,780
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$222,720
Outstanding Balance
$194,658
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$181,622
Source: Public Records

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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
Rathburn James A $217,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rathburn James A $222,720
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2019 12/19/19 Sold $217,500 -12.7% $162 / Sq Ft
11/19/2019 11/19/19 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2019 09/24/19 For Sale $249,000 -- $186 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,613 $162,190 $21,730 $140,460
2024 $1,613 $148,870 $19,930 $128,940
2023 $1,490 $139,450 $19,930 $119,520
2022 $1,381 $138,010 $19,930 $118,080
2021 $1,340 $133,870 $19,930 $113,940
2020 $1,282 $128,170 $19,930 $108,240
2019 $1,273 $127,210 $19,930 $107,280
2018 $1,241 $124,030 $19,930 $104,100
2017 $1,241 $124,030 $19,930 $104,100
2016 $1,242 $124,150 $19,920 $104,230
2015 $1,282 $128,170 $16,800 $111,370
2014 -- $120,610 $18,360 $102,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Phelps

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sara Phelps

    Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

    (240) 674-3718

    5 in this area

    154 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: WVMO116034

Bright MLS

APN: 01-2-00100002

West Virginia Morgan County Berkeley Springs 25411

553 Gemstone Ln, Berkeley Springs, WV

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