Seller's Agent in 2023
Kent Gutzler
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(610) 780-5162
1 in this area
48 Total Sales
636 Mount Laurel Rd Temple, PA 19560
Estimated Value: $349,000 - $379,990
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,694
Sq Ft
$135/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Garden View
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
About This Home
As of July 2023A true Berks County gem, this home was built with luxury in mind and restored to its original beauty. Featured in the 2017 Berks Historical Home tour and in the Reading Eagle, this home has been lovingly restored, maintained, and upgraded with modern amenities. This home boasts central air conditioning and gas heating, 2 new bathrooms, and a new kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite countertops.The kitchen has unique features such as a wall mounted faucet and hand-pounded copper sink. Luxurious original appointments include stained glass windows, stucco walls, coffered ceiling, hand-forged wrought iron rose stairway, built-in bookshelves, and large windows throughout the house. The house is spacious with 4 bedrooms, and an in-law suite in the lower level with a remote-control gas fireplace. There is plenty of room for a dedicated office space. On cool afternoons, sit back on the wrap-around porch to view the gardens and foliage, or listen to the running stream of the fully stocked koi pond water feature. Separate detached garage provides parking for two cars and ample storage on the garage’s second level. The yard is perfect for entertaining, and wired with evening outdoor lighting for parties that go into the night. Don’t miss out on this premiere home! It won’t last for long!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 780-5162 kgutzler@goberkscounty.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 05/26/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,927
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- North Facing Home
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in excellent condition
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Oversized Parking
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Plaster Walls
- Pitched Roof
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Active Radon Mitigation
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Vinyl Clad Windows
- Stained Glass
- Wood Frame Window
- Great Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Garden Views
- Flood Lights
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Upgraded Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Electric Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water Treatment System
- Water Dispenser
- Electric Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Grab Bars
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Shed
- Suburban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Cherokee Ranch Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1795
- Assessor Parcel Number 66-5309-12-86-1795
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 26, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Alvarado Marlon David Orantes
Bought by
Kettell Allan Raymond
Seller's Agent
Kent Gutzler
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Travis Houck
Keller Williams Realty Group
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
4.65%
Views
116
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
$23,498
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$347,310
Outstanding Balance
$339,025
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$24,473
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 8, 2021
Sold by
Orantes Marlon Avid
Bought by
Alvarado Marlon David Orantes
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 13, 2021
Sold by
Orantes Rikermy Amparo and Orantes Marlon David
Bought by
Orantes Marlon David
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 25, 2015
Sold by
Reckley Brian S and Reckley Lynn
Bought by
Orantes Rikermy Amparo and Orantes Marlon David
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,558
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 25, 1994
Bought by
Reckley Brian S and Jeri Lynn
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettell Allan Raymond | $340,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Alvarado Marlon David Orantes | -- | Conestoga Title Company | |
| Orantes Marlon David | -- | Conestoga Title Company | |
| Orantes Rikermy Amparo | $190,000 | None Available | |
| Reckley Brian S | $153,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kettell Allan Raymond | $347,310 | |
| Previous Owner | Alvarado Marlon David Orantes | $230,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Orantes Rikermy Amparo | $186,558 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2023 07/07/23 | Sold | $340,000 | 0.0% | $126 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2023 05/30/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/30/2023 05/30/23 | Price Changed | $340,000 | +4.6% | $126 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2023 05/26/23 | For Sale | $324,900 | -- | $121 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,301 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2024 | $7,380 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2023 | $6,927 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2022 | $6,812 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2021 | $6,651 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2020 | $6,651 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2019 | $6,510 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2018 | $6,395 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2017 | $6,275 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2016 | $1,859 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2015 | $1,859 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
| 2014 | $1,859 | $153,300 | $33,700 | $119,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kent Gutzler
-
Travis Houck
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Travis Houck
Keller Williams Realty Group
(484) 804-0156
1 in this area
18 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2030214
APN: 66-5309-12-86-1795
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