This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($451K) of 6 comparable homes.
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656 Franklin Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
About this home
Historic Stone and Log Home, stone center chimney, walk-in fireplace (circa 1700), deep window sills, wide plank flooring. Bank barn, 4 box stalls, smokehouse, 4 bay garage, other buildings. Pasture land with stream fed pond. Any inspections will be at buyers expense, owner will make no repairs. Home needs fixing up and restoring and is one of the oldest home in Berks Cty. Commission will be at banks discretion and will be split 50/50 Property cannot be subdivided.
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Tax history for 656 Franklin Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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- Zoning
RA
Rural Agricultural District
To promote the continuation and preservation of agricultural activities in those areas most suitable for such activities. This zone also intends to protect and stabilize the Township's viable agricultural economy by eliminating uses that are incompatible with farming, but permitting limited agricultural support businesses. Consequently, residential uses are limited and any future inhabitants in this zone must be willing to accept the impacts associated with normal farming practices, and related businesses. Land consumptive non-agricultural uses are not allowed.Include but are not limited to:
- Equestrian facility
- Greenhouse / nursery
- Livestock production
- Community / recreation center
- Housing-Group
- Housing-Single unit
- Public service
- Educational/school
- Library
- Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 4
- # of Open Parking Spaces: 3
- Detached Garage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
- Interior Features: Exposed Beams
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 8
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Stone
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Unfinished, Dirt Floor
Exterior
- Property Information
- Improvement Assessed Value: $46,900
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Fixer
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Not Completed
- Construction Materials: Stone, Log, Asbestos
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Roof: Shingle, Slate
- Structure Type: Detached
- Other Structures: Barn/Farm Building
- Pool Information
- Personal Pool
- Above Ground
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Lot Size Dimensions: 300X IRREG
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $75,100
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,526
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $122,000
- Tax Year: 2012
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,881
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- 100 Amp Service
- Oil, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Oil
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Cable TV
- Water Source: Well
Location
- School Information
- School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA
- Location Information
- Cross Street: WEISSTOWN
- Directions: From Boyertown--Old Route 100 to Franklin, cross over Weisstown to property on right.
- Municipality: COLEBROOKDALE TWP
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,654
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 7.69 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1750
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Berks County
- APN: 38538815543709
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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