$248,000
SOLD NOV 18, 2024

117 Commonwealth Dr Bethlehem, PA 18020

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
$325/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$178 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of November 2024

HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS are due by Wednesday, Oct. 30th at noon please! Very well maintained, END UNIT condo in Penns Farms with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths is centrally located. Condo is 2 story with newer bamboo flooring throughout the entire 1st level, with an Open Concept atmosphere. Brand new windows and doors (Oct. 2024) and HVAC systems add to the maintenance free living. Eat-in kitchen has neutral counter tops, light colored cabinets, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, chandelier, and large pantry. Home features a bright and airy spacious living/dining room combination with a neutral palette and a modern Powder Room on the 1st level. Retreat to the 2nd level to find a large Master bedroom, 2 other bedrooms and a full hallway bath. A spacious, dry basement with laundry area and plenty of storage space is a plus! Walk to the pool, basketball courts, playground, and Clubhouse across the lawn or relax and grill on your deck, with shade trees, off of the kitchen, or you can golf at nearby Green Pond Country Club. 2 assigned parking spaces right in front of your condo, great from car to home! Enjoy the well maintained condo community, close to Rts. 33, 78, and 22 for an easy commute, schools, shopping, restaurants, the Park N Ride, where you can hop on a Trans Bridge bus to Philadelphia or NYC, and the Township Community Building/Park. Immediate occupancy available. Make an appointment; one of the nicest condos in the development... you won't be disappointed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Gorman

Weichert Realtors - Allentown Listed on: 10/22/2024

Weichert Realtors - Allentown

Last Buyer's Agent

Juliana Pinheiro

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a private road
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $325 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Farmersville Elementary School
  • East Hills Middle School
  • Freedom High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M7NE3-1-168-02-05-

Community Details

Overview

  • Penns Farms Condo Assoc/ Dkr Management Association
  • Penns Farms Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,534

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$325 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row-End Unit
  • Style: Colonial
  • Insulation: Type Unknown
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery, Smoke Detector Wired
  • County Assessment: 45000.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Association Management: Penns Farms Condo Assoc/ DKR Management
  • Condo H O A Lot Rent: Monthly
  • Management Contact: 610-419-6101
  • Middle Junior School: East Hills
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes, Laundry Lower Level, Skylight(s)
  • Floor: Softwood, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 177.65
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1396
  • Square Footage: 1396
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl, Wood
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Curbs, Deck, Pool In Ground, Porch, Screens, Sidewalk, Tennis Court
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: On Street
  • Number Of Cars: 2

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central AC
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo HOA Fee: 325.00

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMONG GROUND
  • Lots: Common Ground, Corner, Flat, Paved Road, Private Road
  • Lot Size: Common
  • Zoning Code: MHDR-Mesium High Density Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M7NE3-1-168-02-05-
  • County Taxes: 486.00
  • Municipal Taxes: 348.30
  • Total Taxes: 3533.85

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2699.55

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem
  • Elementary School: Farmersville
  • HighSchool: Freedom

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2024
Closed on
Nov 18, 2024
Sold by
Amendt Amy E and Beaulieu Amy E
Bought by
Bueno Da Cruz Marcos and Freitas Naves-Bueno Cinthia
Seller's Agent
Barbara Gorman
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Pinheiro
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$248,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-6.42%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$260,201

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,201
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2019
Sold by
Amendt John R and Amendt Amy E
Bought by
Amendt Amy E and Beaulieu Amy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2012
Closed on
Mar 14, 2013
Sold by
Herman Phillip D
Bought by
Amendt John R and Amendt Amy E
Seller's Agent
Barbara Gorman
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Christine Shaffer
Keller Williams Northampton
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-12.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$127,645
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2000
Bought by
Herman Philip D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $248,000 First United Land Transfer
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Vast Abstract Llc
Deed $130,000 None Available
Deed $88,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,645 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Sold $248,000 -6.4% $178 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2024 10/22/24 For Sale $265,000 +103.8% $190 / Sq Ft
03/25/2013 03/25/13 Sold $130,000 -12.8% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2012 07/01/12 For Sale $149,000 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $486 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2024 $3,453 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2023 $3,465 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2022 $3,434 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2021 $3,407 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2020 $3,411 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2019 $3,398 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2018 $3,305 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2017 $3,282 $45,000 $0 $45,000
2016 -- $45,000 $0 $45,000
2015 -- $45,000 $0 $45,000
2014 -- $45,000 $0 $45,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 747404

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: M7NE3-1-168-0205