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Seller's Agent in 2018
Tammy Phillips
Commonwealth Real Estate LLC
838 Tower Rd Alburtis, PA 18011
Longswamp Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,310
Sq Ft
1.08
Acres
Highlights
- 1.08 Acre Lot
- Farmhouse Style Home
- No HOA
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of October 2018Diamond in the Rough!! Imagine waking up every morning to the sound of birds chirping and the sun beaming through the trees!! Country living at its finest!! Bring your remodeling ideas and make this 3 bedroom, 1 bath house your home! Property offers large 2plus car garage with additional storage on second level, septic and well, ample parking, country setting, house offers large kitchen, living room, enclosed sun porch, ample storage throughout including walk-up attic and basement Bilco exit. Location, location, location!! *Note: property adjacent, wooded lot, also for sale!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- 1.08 Acre Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in below average condition
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Stone Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Metal Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,310 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Living Room
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Well
- Oil Water Heater
- On Site Septic
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4980
- Assessor Parcel Number 59-5472-04-73-4980
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 17, 2018
Closed on
Oct 25, 2018
Sold by
Willow Creek Investments
Bought by
Semetkosky Michael J and Semetkosky Laura H
Seller's Agent
Dale Wallace
Keller Williams Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Catalano
Iron Valley Real Estate Pocono
List Price
$298,500
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.17%
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
$103,078
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 25, 2017
Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Wetzel Anna M and Wetzel Family Trust
Bought by
Willow Creek Investments
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Miller
NextHome Legacy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-17.18%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
76.07%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 15, 2003
Sold by
Wetzel Nevin O and Wetzel Anna M
Bought by
Wetzel Nevin O and Wetzel Anna M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $295,000 | Vast Abstract | |
| Deed | $120,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $274,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $275,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2018 10/25/18 | Sold | $295,000 | 0.0% | $161 / Sq Ft |
| 10/25/2018 10/25/18 | Sold | $295,000 | -1.2% | $164 / Sq Ft |
| 09/23/2018 09/23/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/22/2018 09/22/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/17/2018 09/17/18 | For Sale | $298,500 | 0.0% | $162 / Sq Ft |
| 09/11/2018 09/11/18 | Price Changed | $298,500 | -13.5% | $166 / Sq Ft |
| 08/17/2018 08/17/18 | Price Changed | $344,900 | -6.5% | $192 / Sq Ft |
| 07/30/2018 07/30/18 | Price Changed | $369,000 | 0.0% | $205 / Sq Ft |
| 07/30/2018 07/30/18 | For Sale | $369,000 | +25.1% | $205 / Sq Ft |
| 07/13/2018 07/13/18 | Off Market | $295,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/10/2018 07/10/18 | For Sale | $380,000 | +216.7% | $211 / Sq Ft |
| 03/24/2017 03/24/17 | Sold | $120,000 | 0.0% | $92 / Sq Ft |
| 02/22/2017 02/22/17 | Off Market | $120,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/20/2017 02/20/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/25/2017 01/25/17 | For Sale | $144,900 | -- | $111 / 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 | $1,164 | $97,300 | $35,300 | $62,000 |
| 2024 | $4,600 | $97,300 | $35,300 | $62,000 |
| 2023 | $4,506 | $97,300 | $35,300 | $62,000 |
| 2022 | $4,406 | $97,300 | $35,300 | $62,000 |
| 2021 | $4,373 | $97,300 | $35,300 | $62,000 |
| 2020 | $4,340 | $97,300 | $35,300 | $62,000 |
| 2019 | $4,276 | $97,300 | $35,300 | $62,000 |
| 2018 | $3,862 | $88,800 | $35,300 | $53,500 |
| 2017 | $3,794 | $88,800 | $35,300 | $53,500 |
| 2016 | $903 | $88,800 | $35,300 | $53,500 |
| 2015 | $885 | $88,800 | $35,300 | $53,500 |
| 2014 | $885 | $88,800 | $35,300 | $53,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Dale Wallace
D
Seller's Agent in 2018
Dale Wallace
Keller Williams Allentown
(610) 657-1000
1 in this area
54 Total Sales
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Marlene Catalano
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Marlene Catalano
Iron Valley Real Estate Pocono
(570) 424-0926
72 Total Sales
-
Jennifer Miller
J
Seller's Agent in 2017
Jennifer Miller
NextHome Legacy Real Estate
(484) 788-4875
12 Total Sales
-
Creighton Stringer
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Creighton Stringer
Pagoda Realty
(484) 529-9624
1 in this area
145 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003261531
APN: 59-5472-04-73-4980
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