NOT LISTED FOR SALE

896 Simmontown Rd Gap, PA 17527

Estimated Value: $482,000 - $561,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,134 Sq Ft
$251/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2023

Last sale price $520,000 $244 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,484/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Pasture Views
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Den

About This Home

As of September 2023

This property is being offered at a live onsite Public Auction on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 6PM. The listed price is not the sale price. Property may sell for higher or lower than the listed price at public auction subject to seller confirmation of price. Buyer Pays All Realty Transfer Taxes. Property Taxes Prorated at Settlement, Settlement by September 8, 2023. Property consists of: Well built & kept 3/4 BR, 2.5 bath, 1 1/2 story custom home with attached 2 car garage on a level partially wooded level 2.216 Acre +/- lot. Sunken Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling w/ 2 Sky Lights, Oak Country Island Kitchen, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom with Full Bath, 1st Floor Laundry Room, 16’x22’ Lower-Level Family Room w/ Brick Hearth & Harman Pellet Stove, 12’x18’ Den/Sunroom off Kitchen, Floored Attic Storage over Garage, Lighted Closets, Ceiling Fans in Bedrooms, Radon System Installed, 10’x14’ Storage Shed in Back Yard, Heat pump, central AC, onsite well/ septic. Great country location across from preserved lands with easy access to major routes. Seriously for sale - Don't miss it!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Barr

Barr Realty Inc. License #RM419125 Listed on: 06/21/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Barr

Barr Realty Inc. License #RM419125 Listed on: 06/21/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,852

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 2.21 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned AGRICULTURAL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Flue
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Pasture Views

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 550-05039-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,852

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave/Fan Hood, Electric Oven/Range, Harman Wood Pellet Stove and a 10'x14' Storage Shed
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s), Stove - Pellet, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Flue For Stove, Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2134
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2134
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 202.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1726
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 408
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 408
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 896

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: OCTORARA AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397382
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 96267.60
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Roof
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: AGRICULTURAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5921.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 550-05039-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2134
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 09/08/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: OCTORARA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
Creighton Kenneth M and Creighton Doreen
Bought by
Blank Mahlon Jay
Seller's Agent
Steve Barr
Barr Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Steve Barr
Barr Realty Inc.
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$170,000
48.57%
Views
213
Current Estimated Value
$534,639

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,639
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.32%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$344,655
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,153
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Blank Mahlon Jay $520,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blank Mahlon Jay $350,000
Previous Owner Creighton Kenneth M $400,000
Previous Owner Creighton Kenneth M $158,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $520,000 +48.6% $244 / Sq Ft
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2023 06/21/23 For Sale $350,000 -- $164 / 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 $6,852 $227,200 $85,300 $141,900
2023 $6,759 $227,200 $85,300 $141,900
2022 $6,699 $227,200 $85,300 $141,900
2021 $6,668 $227,200 $85,300 $141,900
2020 $6,668 $227,200 $85,300 $141,900
2019 $6,597 $227,200 $85,300 $141,900
2018 $5,491 $227,200 $85,300 $141,900
2017 $6,143 $184,400 $50,500 $133,900
2016 $6,134 $184,400 $50,500 $133,900
2015 $836 $184,400 $50,500 $133,900
2014 -- $184,400 $50,500 $133,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Steve Barr

    Barr Realty Inc.

    (717) 587-4396

    175 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2036644

Bright MLS

APN: 550-05039-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Gap 17527

896 Simmontown Rd, Gap, PA

This home is located at 896 Simmontown Rd, Gap, PA 17527 since 21 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $534,639, approximately $250 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 896 Simmontown Rd is a home located in Lancaster County with nearby schools including Octorara Elementary School, Octorara Primary Learning Center, and Octorara Intermediate School.

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