$185,000
SOLD DEC 18, 2024

65 Ben Titus Rd Tamaqua, PA 18252

2 Beds
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2024

This charming ranch located just north of Tamaqua and just south of Hazleton, minutes from I 81 and 309. It sits on a level lot in the Still Creek section of Rush Township. It is a 2 bedroom and 1 bath first floor layout. The living and bedroom spaces have beautiful original hardwood floors. The eat in kitchen has upgrades as well. Enjoy the beautiful views to the south of the Broad Mountain. A new roof was recently installed and the porches and parking area are being upgraded prior to settlement. The home boosts updated plumbing and a water treatment system. Schedule your showing today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike McGinley

Towne And Country Real Estate, LLC License #RM425466 Listed on: 10/30/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Rudolph

Homestarr Realty License #RS357955

Homestarr Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,657

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Schools

  • Tamaqua Area Senior High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Still Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-04-0003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,657

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: range fridge, water treatment system
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This charming ranch located just north of Tamaqua and just south of Hazleton, minutes from I 81 and 309. It sits on a level lot in the Still Creek section of Rush Township. It is a 2 bedroom and 1 bath first floor layout. The living and bedroom spaces have beautiful original hardwood floors. The eat in kitchen has upgrades as well. Enjoy the beautiful views to the south of the Broad Mountain. A new roof was recently installed and the porches and parking area are being upgraded prior to settlement. The home boosts updated plumbing and a water treatment system. Schedule your showing today!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1584
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 792
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 239.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 792
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 792
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 792
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 65

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • 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: TAMAQUA AREA
  • High School: TAMAQUA AREA SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200396601
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: TAMAQUA AREA SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1657.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 25-04-0003
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 12/18/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: TAMAQUA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2024
Closed on
Dec 16, 2024
Sold by
Vino Karen L
Bought by
Matton Joel H and Matton Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Mike McGinley
Towne And Country Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mary Rudolph
Homestarr Realty
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.63%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$182,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$175,750
Outstanding Balance
$175,144
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$17,116

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2015
Closed on
Nov 30, 2015
Sold by
Moyer Jere
Bought by
Vino Karen L
Seller's Agent
Erica Ramus
Ramus Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$55,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.33%
Original Mortgage
$52,250
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2013
Closed on
Sep 24, 2013
Sold by
Mazur John L
Bought by
Moyer Jere
Seller's Agent
JANET M. ARANT
BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
Buyer's Agent
JANET M. ARANT
BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
List Price
$32,000
Sold Price
$23,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-28.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
49.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2008
Sold by
Mazur Bernard J and Mazur Margaret E
Bought by
Mazur Bernard J and Mazur Margaret E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $185,000 Sage Premier Settlements
Deed $185,000 Sage Premier Settlements
Deed $55,000 None Available
Deed $23,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,750 New Conventional
Closed $175,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $52,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $234 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2024 10/30/24 For Sale $190,000 +245.5% $240 / Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $55,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2015 09/18/15 For Sale $55,000 +139.1% $71 / Sq Ft
09/24/2013 09/24/13 Sold $23,000 -28.1% $30 / Sq Ft
08/25/2013 08/25/13 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2013 08/13/13 For Sale $32,000 -- $41 / 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 $1,709 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2024 $1,822 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2023 $1,529 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2022 $1,482 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2021 $1,497 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2020 $1,463 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2018 $1,417 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2017 $1,363 $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2015 -- $24,355 $5,000 $19,355
2011 -- $24,355 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PASK2018434

Bright MLS

APN: 25-04-0003.000