65 Merkel Rd Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Douglass Township Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,555
Sq Ft
0.69
Acres
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Deck
- No HOA
- Oversized Parking
About This Home
As of July 2022Newly renovated cape on .69 acres backing to Twp. Park. 10'x9' entry/foyer w/closet & Pergo floor. Slider to 2 tiered deck & patio. Door to kitchen & attached 20'x18' heated garage w/door opener, overhead lighting, work bench & cabinets, pull down stairs to storage & door to patio. New kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, plus new flat top range, DW, garbage disposal & refrigerator. Kitchen open to dining area w/built-in china closet & ceiling fan in sitting area. Utility closet & vinyl plank floor. Living Rm w/brick fire place & custom mantle, hardwood flr, open staircase to 2nd fl. Main bedroom w/ceiling fan, hardwd fl., double closet. Hall bath w/new vanity & flooring. Central air w/transferable warranty. New hot water heater. 26'x13' heated Rec rm w/pool table. Cushioned bench width of room. Overhead lights, built-in cabinets, w/w carpet. Laundry rm w/lg work area& w/d hook-up + new ceramic tile floor. Large heater rm & storage rm w/new ceramic tile floor & built-in cabinets. Square footage of heated areas in basement are not included in the square footage mentioned above. Great location! Close to Rt. 100 & Rt. 73. Don't miss this one. Will not disappoint!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jeanette Duka
Brode & Brooks Inc Listed on: 04/27/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,531
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 0.69 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 110x.69
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R2
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Oversized Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,555 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1.5 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic Fan
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Boyertown Area Jhs-East High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 046
- Assessor Parcel Number 32-00-04040-005
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 23, 2022
Sold by
Strevig Jacob N and Strevig Tegan A
Bought by
Leo Kristin
Seller's Agent
Andrew Herb
Herb Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
WENDI CARBONI
Realty One Group Restore
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$300,000
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
$76,179
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Outstanding Balance
$284,013
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$87,749
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 27, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Murphy Robert R and Murphy Jennifer A
Bought by
Strevig Jacob N and Strevig Tegan A
Seller's Agent
Jeanette Duka
Brode & Brooks Inc
Buyer's Agent
Bob Kelley
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
List Price
$234,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.34%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 18, 2014
Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Murphy Robert R and Murphy Jennifer A
Seller's Agent
Amen Ecker
Herb Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jeanette Duka
Brode & Brooks Inc
List Price
$164,000
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-13.41%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
42.34%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 2014
Sold by
Madrill Brenda Landis and Madrill Kevin P
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Updegrove Leslie
Bought by
Landis Madrill Brenda and Madrill Kevin P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,896
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 1999
Sold by
Schwenk Cherie and Updegrove Leslie
Bought by
Updegrove Leslie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 1992
Sold by
Updegrove Leroy B and Updegrove Regina E
Bought by
Schwenk Cherie and Updegrove Leslie
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $300,000 | One Abstract Llc | |
| Deed | $220,000 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $142,000 | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $2,059 | None Available | |
| Deed | $195,900 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $294,566 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $199,896 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2022 07/27/22 | Sold | $300,000 | 0.0% | $189 / Sq Ft |
| 06/15/2022 06/15/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/14/2022 06/14/22 | For Sale | $300,000 | +36.4% | $189 / Sq Ft |
| 08/21/2015 08/21/15 | Sold | $220,000 | -2.2% | $141 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2015 07/15/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/06/2015 07/06/15 | Price Changed | $224,900 | -2.2% | $145 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2015 07/01/15 | Price Changed | $229,900 | -2.1% | $148 / Sq Ft |
| 04/27/2015 04/27/15 | For Sale | $234,900 | +65.4% | $151 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2014 05/27/14 | Sold | $142,000 | -8.9% | $91 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2014 04/11/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2014 04/04/14 | Price Changed | $155,800 | -5.0% | $100 / Sq Ft |
| 02/18/2014 02/18/14 | For Sale | $164,000 | -- | $105 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,840 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2023 | $4,601 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2022 | $4,455 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2021 | $4,316 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2020 | $4,103 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2019 | $3,985 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2018 | $693 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2017 | $3,666 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2016 | $3,619 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2015 | $3,569 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
| 2014 | $3,446 | $122,540 | $48,930 | $73,610 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2022
Andrew Herb
Herb Real Estate, Inc.
(610) 656-4663
16 in this area
121 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2022
WENDI CARBONI
Realty One Group Restore
(610) 350-1333
1 in this area
22 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2015
Jeanette Duka
Brode & Brooks Inc
-
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Bob Kelley
BHHS Fox & Roach
(215) 353-2777
2 in this area
648 Total Sales
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2014
Amen Ecker
Herb Real Estate, Inc.
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002586304
APN: 32-00-04040-005
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