420 Swamp Road

Closed 3/25/24

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Last Sold Price

$575,000

5 beds3 baths3,148 sqft$183/sqft

420 Swamp Rd, Morgantown, PA 19543

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.62 acresLot Size

1991Year Built

$183/sq ftPrice per sq ft

8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wind your way through the quiet countryside to your very own private oasis. Nestled within a wooded backdrop, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at every turn. This country style cape cod has room for everyone. A generously sized covered front porch is a great place to relax and sip some lemonade. As you step inside the front door, you will find it easy to work from home if necessary. Through the glass double doors and to your left, is your very own in-home office. To your right is the...Wind your way through the quiet countryside to your very own private oasis. Nestled within a wooded backdrop, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at every turn. This country style cape cod has room for everyone. A generously sized covered front porch is a great place to relax and sip some lemonade. As you step inside the front door, you will find it easy to work from home if necessary. Through the glass double doors and to your left, is your very own in-home office. To your right is the main hub of the home with a family room with wood-burning fireplace and a large kitchen loaded with storage and plenty of space to dine and entertain. Hardwood flooring runs through most of the main floor, new carpet in the hobby room and walk-in pantry along with updated LVP in the hall bath upstairs. By the side door entrance is the mudroom/laundry room with more storage and a half bath. There are two additional rooms on the main level to create whatever fits your lifestyle-dining, craft room, play room, etc. The attached 2 car garage is oversized allowing for some work space and has a walk-up to the upper level where some of the mechanicals are housed. This property has 2 HVAC zones-1 for the main level and one for the 2nd floor. The upper level has 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom with 2 separated sinks and a large closet. Each bedroom is a great size, with like-new carpet and ceilings fans in each room. The full unfinished basement has updated mechanicals and plenty of room to finish. This is also the location of a wood stove (2019) that serves as a source of heat for the home as well as the propane heat pump. The home has a newer well pump (2021), updated stamped concrete patio (2022), addition of a wood shed (2022), exterior lighting and landscaping, a shed for lawn equipment and a gazebo and a newer retaining wall (2020). There is also a backup generator in the event of a power outage which is huge peace of mind. Your only utility bills include electric, propane and Internet/cable TV. This home has been meticulously loved and maintained by the current owners. This great location gives you easy access to major roadways, such as PA Turnpike, Rt. 176, Rt. 10, and Rt. 23. Schedule your showing today!

Listed by: Cheryl L Takach 610.587.9183 ctakach@goberkscounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading

Listing closed: 03/25/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2038276

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Property Information for 420 Swamp Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,719 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 35-5310-01-19-8448
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Levels/Stories: 1.5
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 01-12-2024
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: ROUTE 23
Municipality: CAERNARVON TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 11
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,148.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1991
Lot Size: 2.62 AC / 114,127 SF

Location

School District Name: TWIN VALLEY
School District County ID: 300200397311

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: TWIN VALLEY (BERKS PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: TWIN VALLEY (BERKS PA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Caernarvon Twp (10235)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $197,100

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $1,509
Improvement Assessed Value: $144,800
City Town Tax: $489
Land Assessed Value: $52,300
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 106
Refuse Fee: $0
Zoning: R2
Zoning Dscrp: Rural Residential
Tax Lot: 8448
School Tax: $5,720
Tax Page Number: 86
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Mud Room, Office, Bathroom 2, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 17 X 18
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 14 X 16
Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate Plank

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 21.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 18 X 20
Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Double Sink

Room 4

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 9 X 13
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 6.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Tub Shower

Room 6

Room Type: Basement
Room Length: 58.0

Room Width: 28.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete, Wood Stove

Room 7

Room Type: Mud Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 8

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Length: 5.0

Room Width: 4.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 11

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 13

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tub Shower

Room 14

Room Type: Office
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood

Room 15

Room Type: Hobby Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Financial Information

Expenses

Electric Avg Month: $130
Electric Prev 12 Months: $1,560

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,148.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,699.00
Total SQFT: 3,148.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stucco
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8028/0601/8192/802806018192_512_384_WM_DxSi4ysUHqyyWOnz.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Concrete
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Block, Active Radon Mitigation
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved, Black Top
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Parcel ID: 1487924
Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Lighted Parking, Asphalt Driveway, Private
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stove - Wood, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood, Mantel(s), Fireplace - Glass Doors
Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Range Hood
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Vinyl Clad, Wood Frame
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Electric Available, Propane, Cable TV Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned, Wood
Hot Water: Propane
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: BuyWithCher.com

Property History for 420 Swamp Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 25, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1534632416	$575,000	+8.9% / yr
Mar 25, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2038276	$575,000	—
Jan 21, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2038276		—
Jan 21, 2024	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2038276		—
Jan 21, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2038276		—
Jan 12, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2038276	$550,000	—
May 10, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645065643	$379,900	+5.1% / yr
May 10, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #1002351754	$379,900	—
Mar 13, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #1002351754		—
Aug 31, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002351754	$425,000	—
Nov 17, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #561400917	$320,000	—
Nov 17, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1003328351	$320,000	—
Nov 17, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003024579	$320,000	—
Oct 1, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1003328351		—
Sep 25, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003024579	$324,900	—
Sep 25, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003328351	$324,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/25/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1534632416	$575,000 +8.9% / yr
03/25/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2038276	$575,000
01/21/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2038276	—
01/21/2024	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2038276	—
01/21/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2038276	—
01/12/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2038276	$550,000
05/10/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645065643	$379,900 +5.1% / yr
05/10/2019	Closed BRIGHT #1002351754	$379,900
03/13/2019	Pending BRIGHT #1002351754	—
08/31/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002351754	$425,000
11/17/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #561400917	$320,000
11/17/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1003328351	$320,000
11/17/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003024579	$320,000
10/01/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1003328351	—
09/25/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003024579	$324,900
09/25/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003328351	$324,900

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

Public Records for 420 Swamp Road

Taxable ValueLand$52,300Additions$144,800Total$197,100

Tax Record2026$2,620 ($218 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,968 SqFtStories2Lot Size114,127 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991CountyBERKSAPN35531001198448Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 420 Swamp Road

This home is within Twin Valley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Robeson El Center	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	5.9 mi
7/10	Twin Valley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	3.0 mi
6/10	Twin Valley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.4 mi
NR	Twin Valley Bible Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	2.1 mi
NR	Cornell Abraxas Academy	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Conestoga Christian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	1.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Robeson El Center PublicK to 4 Serves this home	5.9 mi
7/10	Twin Valley Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
6/10	Twin Valley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.4 mi
NR	Twin Valley Bible Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	2.1 mi
NR	Cornell Abraxas Academy Private7 to 12 Nearby school	1.6 mi
NR	Conestoga Christian School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	1.5 mi

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