NOT LISTED FOR SALE

556 Sterling St Newtown, PA 18940

Estimated Value: $794,000 - $847,565

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,563 Sq Ft
$320/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2017

Last sale price $500,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,035/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Goodnoe Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of August 2017

This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious, center hall colonial with Newtown Boro living. This FIVE bedroom home in desirable Washington Village is in walking distance to town (0.5 mile to State Street), Council Rock North School District's Goodnoe Elementary School and Roberts Ridge Park. With easy access to I-95 and the PA Turnpike, this home is a must see! Enter this lovely home to a parquet hardwood floor,hardwood continuing throughout. The kitchen features many upgrades: new appliances, sophisticated backsplash, granite countertops and sustainable bamboo floors. The mud/laundry area connects to a lovely screened porch, great for grilling, eating outdoors and enjoying nature! The kitchen and family room overlook an ample backyard with multiple planting beds. Sunshine pours into the family room, which boasts a brick, wood-burning fireplace and exposed ceiling beams. Relax in the sunken living room which has high ceilings and lots of light. Upstairs are four bedrooms all with nice size closets, and a fifth bedroom that can be used as an office or comfortably with a twin bed. The master has a large walk in closet and a second closet, too. The modern master bath is renovated with white and gray marble, dual sinks, a jetted tub and separate glass enclosed shower. A second full bath completes the upstairs. This nicely maintained lot features mature trees, including a gorgeous cherry tree and plantings. Please come and see it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Smolen

(215) 962-7353 jill.smolen@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown License #RS303891 Listed on: 06/07/2017

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Hammer

(215) 595-3933 sally.hammer@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown License #RS296409

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,588

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,563 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Goodnoe Elementary School
  • Council Rock High School North

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Washington Vil Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 041
  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-014-041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,588

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer And Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2563
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2563
  • Net Sq Ft: 2563.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 195.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2563
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 556

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: COUNCIL ROCK
  • Elementary School: GOODNOE
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
  • School District Key: 300200397420
  • Elementary School: GOODNOE
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18295.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6588.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-014-041
  • Tax Lot: 041
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 08/11/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2017
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Cohen Raphel V and Cohen Jill R
Bought by
Weller Adam D and Lehrman Julie E
Seller's Agent
Jill Smolen
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
Buyer's Agent
Sally Hammer
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Current Estimated Value
$820,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$320,641
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.24%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$229,466
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$591,175

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2009
Sold by
Comerford Raymond C and Comerford Joan F
Bought by
Cohen Raphael V and Cohen Jill R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
5.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1972
Bought by
Comerford Raymond C and Comerford Joan F
Source: Public Records

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
Weller Adam D $500,000 None Available
Cohen Raphael V $435,000 None Available
Comerford Raymond C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Weller Adam D $275,000
Previous Owner Cohen Raphael V $348,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $500,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
06/11/2017 06/11/17 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2017 06/07/17 For Sale $500,000 -- $195 / 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 $8,369 $47,090 $12,600 $34,490
2024 $8,369 $47,090 $12,600 $34,490
2023 $8,007 $47,090 $12,600 $34,490
2022 $7,852 $47,090 $12,600 $34,490
2021 $7,730 $47,090 $12,600 $34,490
2020 $7,125 $45,600 $12,600 $33,000
2019 $6,957 $45,600 $12,600 $33,000
2018 $6,825 $45,600 $12,600 $33,000
2017 $6,588 $45,600 $12,600 $33,000
2016 -- $45,600 $12,600 $33,000
2015 -- $45,600 $12,600 $33,000
2014 -- $45,600 $12,600 $33,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002620961

Bright MLS

APN: 29-014-041