NOT LISTED FOR SALE

942 Old Topton Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Maxatawny Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $252,210 - $380,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,856 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2019

Last sale price $149,900 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 114% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,758/month

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Oversized Parking
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2019

So many possibilities - This former one room Maxatawny school house was converted to a 2 bedrm home in the 1950's. Now offered for sale for the first time - Large walk up attic provides options for further expansion and the oversized 2 car attached garage offers great storage. There is also a lar enclosed breezeway - Bring you imagination and make this home yours.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Bernhard

(610) 780-0066 suebern123@aol.com Realty One Group Exclusive License #RS161553A Listed on: 05/15/2019

Realty One Group Exclusive

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Hansen

(610) 716-1355 megan.finehomes@gmail.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,038

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Converted Dwelling
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,856 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8496
  • Assessor Parcel Number 63-5474-10-26-8496

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,038

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Converted Dwelling
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, dryer, Kerosene stove in garage
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1856
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1856
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 80.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1856
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 6
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 33600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 42400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18295.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1538565
  • School Tax: 2277.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3038.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 63-5474-10-26-8496
  • Tax Lot: 8496
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: KUTZTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2019
Closed on
Jul 30, 2019
Sold by
Bard Susan J and Estate Of Paul F Ruch
Bought by
Lucarelli Amber G
Seller's Agent
Susan Bernhard
Realty One Group Exclusive
Buyer's Agent
Megan Hansen
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$149,900
Current Estimated Value
$321,303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,403
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.97%
Original Mortgage
$147,184
Outstanding Balance
$129,353
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$191,950

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2013
Sold by
Ruch Paul F and Ruch Wayne P
Bought by
Ruch Paul F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1996
Bought by
Ruch Paul F and Ruch Wayne P
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
Lucarelli Amber G $149,900 Stewart Abstract
Ruch Paul F -- None Available
Ruch Paul F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lucarelli Amber G $147,184
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Sold $149,900 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
06/24/2019 06/24/19 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Off Market $149,900 -- --
05/15/2019 05/15/19 For Sale $149,900 -- $81 / 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
2025 $928 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2024 $3,139 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2023 $3,038 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2022 $3,038 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2021 $3,038 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2020 $3,038 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2019 $3,038 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2018 $3,038 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2017 $3,016 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2016 $725 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2015 $725 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
2014 $725 $76,000 $42,400 $33,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Bernhard

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Susan Bernhard

    Realty One Group Exclusive

    (610) 780-0066

    3 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Susan Bernhard
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  • Megan Hansen

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Megan Hansen

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 716-1355

    81 Total Sales

    Megan Hansen
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK341448

Bright MLS

APN: 63-5474-10-26-8496

Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19539 Maxatawny

942 Old Topton Rd, Mertztown, PA

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