$520,000
SOLD OCT 7, 2014

88 Karen Rd Southampton, PA 18966

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,547 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hillcrest El School Rated A
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2014

Complete rehab and newly renovated home in Council Rock school district. Covered Porch in front of house greets you before you walk into this incredible home. Stunning Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass mosaic back splash, cherry cabinets with designer trim, granite countertops. Two story foyer with hardwood floors and stairs with wrought iron balusters. Living room with boxed coffered ceiling beams in living room and moldings and trim in both dining and living room. First floor family room that opens to gracious covered patio with 3 ceiling fans and lights makes this backyard perfect for entertaining. Upstairs is an incredibly spacious master suite with master bath with granite countertops, high end tile, frameless shower door and ugraded fixtures. Additional 4 bedrooms and new hall bath complete the upstairs. The 5th room upstairs could serve as an office, nursery or playroom! New roof, new stone and siding on the exterior. Current owners have put in a whole house security system, created a two zone HVAC, room darkening blinds. One of the nicest homes in Council Rock School district. Over 420 sq ft in back covered porch and over 270 sq feet in the front of the house. Move in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Lacey

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown Listed on: 06/16/2014

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Lecco

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors License #RS-285348

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,006

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140 x 153
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,547 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 5 Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Council Rock High School South

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Deerfield Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 195
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-063-195

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,006

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Red Maple Tree In Front Yard
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer And Dryer, All Light Fixtures, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2547
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2547
  • Net Sq Ft: 2547.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 211.97
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2547
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 88

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: COUNCIL ROCK
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
  • School District Key: 300200397420
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 140 X 153
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21420.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6006.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31-063-195
  • Tax Lot: 195
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 10/07/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2021
Sold by
Nguyen Phong
Bought by
Nguyen Ryan and Nguyen Phung Ngoc
Current Estimated Value
$794,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$363,724
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$440,142

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2017
Sold by
Scheer Thim and Scheer Phomh
Bought by
Nguyen Phong

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2016
Sold by
Scheer Thim
Bought by
Scheer Thim and Nguyen Phong

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2014
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Giagnacova Michael and Giagnacova Amy R
Bought by
Sacheer Thim
Seller's Agent
John Lacey
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
Buyer's Agent
Steve Lecco
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-3.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2013
Closed on
Nov 27, 2013
Sold by
Dc Iii Inc
Bought by
Giagnacova Michael and Giagnacova Amy R
Seller's Agent
Richard Webb
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
Buyer's Agent
John Lacey
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2013
Sold by
Gregory Charles D and Gregory Otha Nancy
Bought by
Dc Iii Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$257,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $500,000 Strategic Natl Ttl Group Llc
Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $520,000 None Available
Deed $500,000 None Available
Deed $95,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $257,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2014 10/07/14 Sold $520,000 -3.7% $204 / Sq Ft
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2014 06/16/14 For Sale $539,900 +8.0% $212 / Sq Ft
11/27/2013 11/27/13 Sold $500,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
11/09/2013 11/09/13 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2013 11/07/13 For Sale $499,900 -- $196 / 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
2024 $9,588 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2023 $9,036 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2022 $8,954 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2021 $8,671 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2020 $8,476 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2019 $8,113 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2018 $7,968 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2017 $7,661 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2016 $5,863 $49,780 $6,880 $42,900
2015 -- $48,580 $6,880 $41,700
2014 -- $40,000 $6,880 $33,120
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002556187

Bright MLS

APN: 31-063-195