521 Franklin Road

Closed 8/30/22

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Last Sold Price

$470,000

4 beds3 baths3,002 sqft$157/sqft

521 Franklin Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.78 acresLot Size

1994Year Built

$157/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful 4 bedroom colonial is tucked away on secluded 1.78 acres in Colebrookdale Township! This home has been lovingly maintained and pride in homeownership is abundantly clear. From large driveway head down paver patio walkway to start on the cozy front porch. Perfect for a few rocking chairs! Oversized eat-in kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, new appliances and island large enough to serve breakfast and lunch! There is also large separate dining room for entertaining and...This beautiful 4 bedroom colonial is tucked away on secluded 1.78 acres in Colebrookdale Township! This home has been lovingly maintained and pride in homeownership is abundantly clear. From large driveway head down paver patio walkway to start on the cozy front porch. Perfect for a few rocking chairs! Oversized eat-in kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, new appliances and island large enough to serve breakfast and lunch! There is also large separate dining room for entertaining and holiday gatherings. Gas fireplace provides warmth in cold winter months in adjacent family room. This room has vaulted ceilings and exposed "beams" to give it a rustic feel. First floor has an office that could also be used for first floor bedroom to make a total of 5 bedrooms. Laundry room is also located on this level. Primary bedroom with separate bath, 3 bedrooms and full hall bath are on the second floor. Basement has large finished area complete with woodstove. Outdoors you will find your oasis on attached deck with roof. Part of the yard is already fenced in including paver patio area. Detached pole barn is located within fencing as well. House and barn roofs were replaced in last 2 years. 2 1/2 car attached garage has above attic storage. This home really is a must see! Ready for you to unpack your bags! Professional photos to follow.

Listed by: Amber M Buchanan 610.850.1831 amberbuchananhomes@gmail.com • Bonaventure Realty

Listing closed: 08/30/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2016820

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Property Information for 521 Franklin Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,662 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 38-5388-15-53-7840
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 06-23-2022
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Municipality: COLEBROOKDALE TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,152.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 850.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 850.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1994
Lot Size: 1.78 AC / 77,536 SF

Location

School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA
School District County ID: 300200397307

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Colebrookdale Twp (10238)

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: $139,100

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $1,065
Improvement Assessed Value: $95,100
City Town Tax: $556
Land Assessed Value: $44,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 111
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 7840
School Tax: $4,040
Tax Page Number: 23
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,002.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,152.00
Total SQFT: 3,002.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8016/7054/5982/801670545982_512_384_WM_PG_ISSU-DVAU1NJX.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: 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-Upper Level 1-2
# 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
Parcel ID: 1492698

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Washer - Front Loading
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 521 Franklin Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 30, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497347990	$470,000	+3.2% / yr
Aug 30, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2016820	$470,000	—
Jun 26, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2016820		—
Jun 23, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2016820	$450,000	—
Jun 27, 2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576136417	$258,000	—
Jun 27, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #PABK172980	$258,000	—
May 12, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #PABK172980		—
Apr 10, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK172980	$264,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/30/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497347990	$470,000 +3.2% / yr
08/30/2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2016820	$470,000
06/26/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2016820	—
06/23/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2016820	$450,000
06/27/2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576136417	$258,000
06/27/2003	Closed BRIGHT #PABK172980	$258,000
05/12/2003	Pending BRIGHT #PABK172980	—
04/10/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK172980	$264,500

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

Public Records for 521 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$44,000Additions$95,100Total$139,100

Tax Record2026$2,119 ($177 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtStories2Lot Size77,537 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994CountyBERKSAPN38538815537840Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 Franklin Road

This home is within Boyertown Area School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Colebrookdale Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.2 mi
8/10	Boyertown Area Junior High School-West	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	3.1 mi
8/10	Boyertown Area Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.7 mi
6/10	Boyertown Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	3.1 mi
8/10	Earl Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	3.1 mi
7/10	Washington Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	3.1 mi
NR	Brookeside Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Colebrookdale Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.2 mi
8/10	Boyertown Area Junior High School-West Public6 to 8 Nearby school	3.1 mi
8/10	Boyertown Area Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.7 mi
6/10	Boyertown Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	3.1 mi
8/10	Earl Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	3.1 mi
7/10	Washington Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	3.1 mi
NR	Brookeside Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	1.5 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 521 Franklin Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	$470,000	4	3	3,002	77,536
461 Franklin Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	$127,600	3	2	1,700	95,396
485 Franklin Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	$225,000	4	2	4,600	269,200
536 Franklin Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	–	3	3	2,164	52,708
1910 Weisstown Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	–	3	2	1,344	66,211
520 Franklin Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	–	4	3	1,954	62,726
500 Franklin Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	$229,000	4	2	1,998	48,787
1950 Weisstown Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	$325,905	3	3	2,391	101,495
577 Franklin Street, Boyertown, PA 19512	$123,000	3	2	–	95,396
1909 Weisstown Road, Boyertown, PA 19512	$335,000	3	2	2,100	43,560
469 Franklin Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	–	–	–	780	240,016
1933 Weisstown Road, Boyertown, PA 19512	–	3	2	2,190	59,677
461 Franklin Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	–	3	2	1,680	102,366
1901 Weisstown Road, Boyertown, PA 19512	–	3	2	1,484	47,045
2 Orchard Lane, Boyertown, PA 19512	$249,900	4	3	2,350	47,916
470 Franklin Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505	–	3	3	2,176	131,987

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