NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $571,000 - $653,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$266/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2020

Last sale price $357,500 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,325/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Corner Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of October 2020

2 story colonial in popular Saucon Valley Terrace. 1st floor offers formal dining room, living room, modern eat-in kitchen, which opens to the family room and has sliders to the inviting covered deck, laundry and powder room. Upstairs is a large master suite plus 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. Finished basement offers rec room, den/office, potential bedroom and full bath (roughed plumbed for kitchenette). This is a great corner lot located on a cul-de-sac. Side entry 2 car garage, fireplace, and more. Easy access to Rt. 378, I-78 and Rt. 309. Come see why 1458 Essex Ct should be your next address.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Creighton Faust

RE/MAX Real Estate Listed on: 07/22/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Miller

RE/MAX Real Estate

RE/MAX Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,668

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R20-SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,244 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number Q6SW2 4 7 0719

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,668

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • County Assessment: 93100.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Garage Door, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Extended Family Qtrs, Family Room First Level, Laundry First, Recreation Room, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Basement: Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 159.31
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2244
  • Square Footage: 3044
  • Total Room Count: 15

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached
  • Number Of Cars: 2

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Saucon Valley

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.384
  • Lots: Corner, Cul de sac
  • Lot Size: 10001-20000 sq. ft
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16720
  • Zoning Code: R20-SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: Q6SW2 4 7 0719
  • County Taxes: 1098.58
  • Municipal Taxes: 594.91
  • Total Taxes: 6667.82

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 4974.33

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Kiefer Christine and Fleig Jeffery
Bought by
Mertus Christopher R and Mertus Christy
Seller's Agent
Creighton Faust
RE/MAX Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Miller
RE/MAX Real Estate
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$357,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
2.14%
Current Estimated Value
$595,947

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,447
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.16%
Original Mortgage
$286,000
Outstanding Balance
$255,079
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$340,868

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2011
Closed on
Jul 3, 2013
Sold by
Lenhart Jason L
Bought by
Kiefer Christine and Fleig Jeffery
Seller's Agent
Barbara Bottitta
Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Faust
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$220,924
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2011
Sold by
Lenhart Jason J and Lenhart Stella P
Bought by
Lenhart Jason J
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mertus Christopher R $357,500 Greater Pa Abstract
Kiefer Christine $225,000 None Available
Lenhart Jason J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mertus Christopher R $286,000
Previous Owner Kiefer Christine $224,200
Previous Owner Kiefer Christine $220,924
Previous Owner Lenhart Jason J $34,798
Previous Owner Lenhart Jason J $240,000
Previous Owner Lenhart Jason J $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $357,500 +2.1% $159 / Sq Ft
09/03/2020 09/03/20 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2020 08/21/20 For Sale $350,000 -2.1% $156 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Off Market $357,500 -- --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2020 07/22/20 For Sale $350,000 +55.6% $156 / Sq Ft
07/03/2013 07/03/13 Sold $225,000 -2.1% $100 / Sq Ft
05/13/2013 05/13/13 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2013 04/19/13 For Sale $229,900 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
10/08/2012 10/08/12 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2012 09/24/12 Price Changed $229,900 -8.0% $102 / Sq Ft
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $111 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Price Changed $259,900 -4.8% $116 / Sq Ft
01/11/2012 01/11/12 Price Changed $272,900 -4.2% $122 / Sq Ft
09/09/2011 09/09/11 For Sale $284,900 -- $127 / 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 $1,005 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2024 $6,573 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2023 $6,573 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2022 $6,458 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2021 $6,551 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2020 $6,668 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2019 $6,668 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2018 $6,584 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2017 $6,417 $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2016 -- $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2015 -- $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
2014 -- $93,100 $25,000 $68,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 643070

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: Q6SW2-4-7-0719