Last Sold Price
2,439,360 Lot Size56 Acres
553 Forgedale Rd, Barto, PA 19504

Description

Happy Hunting Ground! 56 Acres Of Woodland Located In Beautiful Washington Township, Berks County. Can Be Used For 1 Homesite-Not Subdividable. Excellent Opportunity For Someone Who Wants Total Seculsion! This Is A Flag Lot With Limited Road Frontage. Call For Info & Plot PlanHappy Hunting Ground! 56 Acres Of Woodland Located In Beautiful Washington Township, Berks County. Can Be Used For 1 Homesite-Not Subdividable. Excellent Opportunity For Someone Who Wants Total Seculsion! This Is A Flag Lot With Limited Road Frontage. Call For Info & Plot Plan
LISTING CLOSED: 01/15/1999 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Harry K. Fry • RE/MAX Of Reading
    P: (610) 670-2770 jfry@goberkscounty.com

Property Details for 553 Forgedale Road

Status
MLS #
PABK199628
Days on Market
72
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Fee Simple
Year Built
-
Lot Size
56.00 AC
Tax ID Number
5399 01 29 6654
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
NONE
Municipality
WASHINGTON TWP
Central Air
No
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$190,000

Avg days on market

133

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

Barto, PA

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Location

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Building Information for 553 Forgedale Road

Lot Size56.00 AC

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 553 Forgedale Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397307
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Washington Twp (10289)
  • Topography: Rolling,Hillside,Heavily Wooded
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: 1998
  • Tax Assessed Value: $0
  • Zoning: RES
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20 FT FRONTAGE, LotWidth:20
  • Lot Features: Flag
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 0
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Utilities
Utilities
  • Water Source: Other
  • Sewer Septic: Approved System, No Septic System, Other

Property History for 553 Forgedale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK219540

$105,000
Jan 15, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK199628

$105,000
Nov 20, 1998

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK219540

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK219540

$105,000
01/15/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK199628

$105,000
11/20/1998

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK219540

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

Public Records for 553 Forgedale Road

Taxable ValueLand$65,200Additions$95,800Total$161,000
Tax Record2026$1,846 ($154 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,704 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,704 SqFtStories1Lot Size295,337 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1972CountyBERKSAPN89549003305953

Schools near 553 Forgedale Road

This home is within Boyertown Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Boyertown Area Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Colebrookdale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 553 Forgedale Road, Barto, PA 19504
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1,960
294,030
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