NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Virginia Ave Pottstown, PA 19464

North End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $244,000 - $280,895

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,008 Sq Ft
$261/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2019

Last sale price $133,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,879/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • No HOA
  • Asbestos

About This Home

As of November 2019

Situated on a corner lot in the North End of Pottstown, this home has been meticulously maintained by the same owner for over 50 years. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 and a half bathrooms, a finished basement and a fantastic 2 car garage with additional driveway parking. The property sits across the street from a park with playground, and is walking distance to Brookside Country Club, NorthEnd Swim Club and the YMCA. As an added benefit to buyers, the home has been pre-inspected with report available, providing buyers a peace of mind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Mercer

LPT Realty, LLC License #RS164185L Listed on: 10/14/2019

LPT Realty, LLC

Co-Listed By

Corey Ruyak

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Downs

RE/MAX Action Associates License #RS329811

RE/MAX Action Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 5,632 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 0.00
  • Property is zoned RMD

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Schools

  • Pottstown Middle School
  • Pottstown Senior High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 133
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-00-29668-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, 2 Refrigerators and Window AC Units
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2019-10-14
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Remarks Public: Situated on a corner lot in the North End of Pottstown, this home has been meticulously maintained by the same owner for over 50 years. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 and a half bathrooms, a finished basement and a fantastic 2 car garage with additional driveway parking. The property sits across the street from a park with playground, and is walking distance to Brookside Country Club, NorthEnd Swim Club and the YMCA. As an added benefit to buyers, the home has been pre-inspected with report available, providing buyers a peace of mind.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 1008
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1008
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 133.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 553

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Asbestos
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: POTTSTOWN
  • Middle School: POTTSTOWN
  • High School: POTTSTOWN SENIOR
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397038
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: POTTSTOWN SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: POTTSTOWN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5632.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RMD

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 633045
  • School Tax: 3748.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5218.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-00-29668-007
  • Tax Lot: 133
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/22/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: POTTSTOWN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2019
Closed on
Nov 11, 2019
Sold by
Dobbs Anne M
Bought by
Giacalone Pierre A
Seller's Agent
Gary Mercer
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert Downs
RE/MAX Action Associates
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$133,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,100
10.93%
Current Estimated Value
$260,420

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,420
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.08%
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Outstanding Balance
$75,789
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,831

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1963
Bought by
Dobbs Lewis J and Dobbs Anne M
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
Giacalone Pierre A $133,000 None Available
Dobbs Lewis J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Giacalone Pierre A $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Sold $133,000 -1.5% $132 / Sq Ft
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Price Changed $135,000 +12.6% $134 / Sq Ft
10/14/2019 10/14/19 For Sale $119,900 -- $119 / 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
2024 $5,431 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2023 $5,357 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2022 $5,329 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2021 $5,267 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2020 $5,175 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2019 $5,057 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2018 $3,204 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2017 $4,728 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2016 $4,694 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2015 $4,664 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
2014 $4,664 $88,480 $38,420 $50,060
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Mercer

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Gary Mercer

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (610) 467-5319

    10 in this area

    1,884 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Corey Ruyak

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (610) 906-4106

    5 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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  • Robert Downs

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Robert Downs

    RE/MAX

    (215) 266-7137

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC627840

Bright MLS

APN: 16-00-29668-007

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Pottstown 19464 North End

553 Virginia Ave, Pottstown, PA

This home is located at 553 Virginia Ave, Pottstown, PA 19464 since 14 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $263,474, approximately $261 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 553 Virginia Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Pottstown Middle School, Pottstown Senior High School, and Saint Aloysius Parish School.

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