242 Fort Henry Road

Closed 4/4/08
Closed 4/4/08
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$270,000
1 bed2,710 sqft$100/sqft
242 Fort Henry Rd, Bethel, PA 19507
Single FamilyProperty Type
43.07 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$100/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

This 43 Acre wilderness wonderland is in an isolated, wooded setting just off Rt 78 in Bethel Township. The large parcel of land is nestled against the Blue Mountains w/Southern exposure. There is a house on the property that needs major renovation or tear down. Debris on the land will be cleaned up prior to settlement. Additional directions from Rt 78 are, Rt 78 W to Bethel exit, turn R onto Rt 501 N, follow to "Y" and bear L onto Ft Henry Rd (large silo feed bins will be on the L), when road turns...This 43 Acre wilderness wonderland is in an isolated, wooded setting just off Rt 78 in Bethel Township. The large parcel of land is nestled against the Blue Mountains w/Southern exposure. There is a house on the property that needs major renovation or tear down. Debris on the land will be cleaned up prior to settlement. Additional directions from Rt 78 are, Rt 78 W to Bethel exit, turn R onto Rt 501 N, follow to "Y" and bear L onto Ft Henry Rd (large silo feed bins will be on the L), when road turns to gravel, follow to end of lane and turn L, you will see a Private Road sign, continue to property driveway on R at sign.
  • Listed by: Randall S Weeber 610.603.2662 rweeber@goberkscounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading
Listing closed: 04/04/2008 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005675604

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 242 Fort Henry Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,497 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 30-3493-00-31-7520
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: RT 501
  • Municipality: BETHEL TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 4
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,710.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 43.07 AC / 1,876,129 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: TULPEHOCKEN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397312
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Bethel Twp (10230)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Tax Assessed Value: $218,800
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $104,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $114,100
  • Land Use Code: 801
  • Zoning: EP
  • Tax Lot: 7520
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: 6,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,710.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGUAR
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1481361
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove, Coal, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Wood, Coal
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 242 Fort Henry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005675604

$270,000—
Apr 3, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244176688

$270,000—
Mar 24, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008406280

$270,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005675604

$270,000
04/03/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244176688

$270,000
03/24/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008406280

$270,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 242 Fort Henry Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,900Additions-Total$25,900
Tax Record2026$285 ($24 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt2,710 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,710 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,876,129 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1985CountyBERKSAPN30349300317520

Schools near 242 Fort Henry Road

This home is within Tulpehocken Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bethel El School
Public - K to 6
Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Penn Bernville El School
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Bethel El School
PublicK to 6

Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Penn Bernville El School
PublicK to 6

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