Seller's Agent in 2013
John Collins
RE/MAX Main Line - Devon
(484) 919-2420
281 Total Sales
Estimated Value: $616,000 - $688,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,368
Sq Ft
$277/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Rambler Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Roberts Elementary School Rated A
- 2 Fireplaces
- Beamed Ceilings
About This Home
As of August 2013Welcome to 557 Forest Road, a lovingly maintained home in perfect move in condition. The first floor offers a living room with custom cabinetry, vaulted ceiling & fireplace with gorgeous floor to ceiling stone, a formal dining room & a beautifully updated kitchen featuring oak cabinetry, decorative tile back splash and a dining area overlooking the yard. The bedroom wing of the first floor is home to the master bedroom with updated master bath, 2 additional bedrooms and an updated hall bathroom. The lower level family room offers a fireplace with rough hewn mantle set into a stunning wall of exposed brick, a bonus kitchen/craft/home office area, a full bath, a laundry room & access to the 2 car garage. A screened in porch off the family room offers skylights and is a wonderful space for warm weather enjoyment. Hardwood floors, 2 stunning fireplaces, updated kitchen and baths, gas heat and cooking, terrific views and a lovely setting with mature shade trees all combine to create a wonderful place to call home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 640-9300 frontdeskremaxmainlinedevon@gmail.com RE/MAX Main Line - Devon License #RS184736L Listed on: 05/29/2013
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,120
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 0.47 Acre Lot
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,368 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Beamed Ceilings
- Skylights
- 2 Fireplaces
- Stone Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Bay Window
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on lower level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Schools
- Roberts Elementary School
- Upper Merion Middle School
- Upper Merion High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bob White Farms Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 58-00-07252-007
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Bickel Leanne B
Bought by
Cole Robert T
Seller's Agent
John Collins
RE/MAX Main Line - Devon
Buyer's Agent
Judith Fox
BHHS Fox & Roach-Gladwyne
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.41%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$251,123
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.90%
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Outstanding Balance
$242,097
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$414,026
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Robert T | $405,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Cole Robert T | $324,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2013 08/08/13 | Sold | $405,000 | -2.4% | $171 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2013 06/27/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/29/2013 05/29/13 | For Sale | $415,000 | -- | $175 / 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 | $5,568 | $180,700 | $61,650 | $119,050 |
| 2024 | $5,568 | $180,700 | $61,650 | $119,050 |
| 2023 | $5,372 | $180,700 | $61,650 | $119,050 |
| 2022 | $5,141 | $180,700 | $61,650 | $119,050 |
| 2021 | $4,982 | $180,700 | $61,650 | $119,050 |
| 2020 | $4,761 | $180,700 | $61,650 | $119,050 |
| 2019 | $4,680 | $180,700 | $61,650 | $119,050 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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John Collins
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Judith Fox
BHHS Fox & Roach
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003449609
APN: 58-00-07252-007
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