438 Forest Lane

438 Forest Lane

Shoemakersville, PA 19555

$310,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,145 Sq. Ft.
$99 / Sq. Ft.
3,145
Sq. Ft.
$99
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 7/30/20

Closed 7/30/20

Description

Serenity IS For Sale At the end of the day return to your 8+ acre Northern Berks hillside private oasis with its magnificent views. Choose to relax on either of the enclosed patios enjoying the mountain vistas that will never cease to amaze. The slate floors, ramps and wrought iron railings on the patio lend to its handicap accessibility. This quality built 1960 stone rancher with three finished lower level recreational spaces provides the room to live and grow and the unique H design structure makes...Serenity IS For Sale At the end of the day return to your 8+ acre Northern Berks hillside private oasis with its magnificent views. Choose to relax on either of the enclosed patios enjoying the mountain vistas that will never cease to amaze. The slate floors, ramps and wrought iron railings on the patio lend to its handicap accessibility. This quality built 1960 stone rancher with three finished lower level recreational spaces provides the room to live and grow and the unique H design structure makes it your own! The enclosed picnic pavilion and workshop with its outdoor fireplaces are features enhanced by the mature landscaping. Landscape your own outdoor rooms to create your very own sanctuary. The built- in 2 car lower level garage and the additional single car shed/garage provide ample storage. The handicap first floor tiled laundry and bath just off the rear entrance are a recent renovation. The formal dining room has its own beautiful views and when you have hardwood floors throughout, stone fireplaces in the kitchen, living room and lower level recreation room the design possibilities are endless. NO, the house is not new but when built in 1960 all attention to detail was considered to produce stunning results! The overall results produced a one of a kind home. Call Today to See It Tomorrow! Please Note the assessment and taxes only reflect the house on 1 acre. Recent subdivision increased land with the home to 8.75 Acres! Property to be reassessed . Total taxes on the 4 parcels combined is $7661.
  1. Listed by Sandra J Behm • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
    P: 6109140038 sbehm@homesale.com

Property Details for 438 Forest Lane

Tax ID Number
70-5403-03-40-5945,3921,4782,8741
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler, Traditional
Levels/Stories
1

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2024 08:02 AM

Property Details for 438 Forest Lane

StatusClosed
MLS #PABK356442
Days on Market105
Taxes$7,661 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1960
Lot Size8.75 AC / 381,150 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 438 Forest Lane

Stories1Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size8.75 AC / 381,150 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,330 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,692

Property Taxes

$638

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 438 Forest Lane

Location
Location
  • School District Name: HAMBURG AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397310
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMBURG (BERKS PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: HAMBURG (BERKS PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Perry Twp (10270)
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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $166,400
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $1,274
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $134,700
  • City Town Tax: $133
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 103
  • Zoning: RURAL AGRICULTURAL
  • Tax Lot: 5945
  • School Tax: $4,486
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $9,300
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 12
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other, Wet Bar, Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 13
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Vinyl
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2012
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,145.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,945.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,890.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: North
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Masonry
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3040/7105/3161/304071053161_512_384_WM_sO-y54DEKp0nEZqN.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Masonry, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls, Wood Walls
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate
  • Basement Type: Full, Drain, Garage Access, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Side Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Sloping
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township, Public
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 1553097
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Stone
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Grab Bars Mod, Level Entry - Main, Ramp - Main Level
  • Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable TV, Phone
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 438 Forest Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 438 Forest Lane

Taxable ValueLand$52,400Additions$144,700Total$197,100
Tax Record2023$6,981 ($582 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,945 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,945 SqFtStories1Lot Size369,389 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960CountyBERKSAPN5403-03-40-5945Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 438 Forest Lane

This home is within Hamburg Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Perry El School
Public - K to 5
Hamburg Area Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Hamburg Area High School
Public - 9 to 12
Tilden El Center
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Perry El School
PublicK to 5

Hamburg Area Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hamburg Area High School
Public9 to 12

Tilden El Center
PublicK to 5

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