$360,000
SOLD FEB 10, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
1.02 Acres

Recently Sold

$214 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Pasture Views
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to your staycation at 73 Possum Rd. This home features 4 BR, 2 full bahts, a finished basement with built in bar area, pellet stove and much much more. Relax on the expansive deck taking in views of the surrounding pastures for miles and miles. The outdoor shed/workshop has water and electric. All of this with the efficiency of an "off-grid" home that runs 100% on solar power generated from the panels in the back yard. Currently, the home is decorated to feature 2 bedrooms on the upper floor, while the main floor offers bedrooms currently being utilized for crafts and an in home office. Enjoy the serenity of being located in some of Berks County's most pristine farmland - all the while being conveniently located near major commuting routes such as Rts. 78 and 61, This home offers so much - with updated baths, and a recently refinished kitchen!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Asterino

Springer Realty Group

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Ilg

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,718

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Open Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Bar
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Pasture Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Solar Water Heater

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Hamburg Area Middle School
  • Hamburg Area High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1498
  • Assessor Parcel Number 84-4483-00-04-1498

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,718

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to your staycation at 73 Possum Rd. This home features 4 BR, 2 full bahts, a finished basement with built in bar area, pellet stove and much much more. Relax on the expansive deck taking in views of the surrounding pastures for miles and miles. The outdoor shed/workshop has water and electric. All of this with the efficiency of an "off-grid" home that runs 100% on solar power generated from the panels in the back yard. Currently, the home is decorated to feature 2 bedrooms on the upper floor, while the main floor offers bedrooms currently being utilized for crafts and an in home office. Enjoy the serenity of being located in some of Berks County's most pristine farmland - all the while being conveniently located near major commuting routes such as Rts. 78 and 61, This home offers so much - with updated baths, and a recently refinished kitchen!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Stove - Pellet
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Garage Access
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1680
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 214.29
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 73

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed Shop
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Spa: No
  • View: Pasture
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Solar Photovoltaic, Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Monthly Average Electric: 383
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 4596.00
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Solar, Electric
  • 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: HAMBURG AREA
  • Middle School: HAMBURG AREA
  • High School: HAMBURG AREA
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397310
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: HAMBURG AREA
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMBURG AREA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 106
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Open, Not In Development, Rear Yard, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 44431.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Green Power: Pv Solar Array(s) Leased
  • Green Remarks: House runs completely on Solar - $382.91 monthly lease. No additional electric usage other than nominal fee to be connected to grid. Banked electric balance. Extremely efficient cost of living.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3378.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4718.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 84-4483-00-04-1498
  • Tax Lot: 1498
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/10/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HAMBURG AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2024
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Schwartz William C and Schwartz Melissa A
Bought by
Magill Jesse Daniel and Magill Paul Mcicalin
Seller's Agent
Joe Asterino
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Ilg
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
10.77%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
117
Current Estimated Value
$359,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$43
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.04%
Original Mortgage
$329,670
Outstanding Balance
$329,112
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$30,845

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
Schwartz William C and Schwartz Melissa A
Bought by
Schwartz William C and Schwartz Melissa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $360,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $329,670 FHA
Previous Owner $94,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $30,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $124,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $63,895 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,621 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $122,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $360,000 0.0% $214 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Price Changed $360,000 +10.8% $214 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 For Sale $325,000 -- $193 / 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 $1,424 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2024 $4,718 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2023 $4,613 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2022 $4,601 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2021 $4,601 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2020 $4,601 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2019 $4,613 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2018 $4,519 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2017 $4,452 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2016 $1,083 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2015 $1,083 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
2014 $1,083 $125,300 $28,500 $96,800
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2051680

Bright MLS

APN: 84-4483-00-04-1498