NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1471 Spring Valley Rd Bethlehem, PA 18015

Estimated Value: $472,000 - $554,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 Sq Ft
$432/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 12, 2025

Last sale price $502,000 $427 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,049 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 1.24 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Southern Lehigh High School Rated A
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2025

Multiple Offers received. Highest and Best by Thursday, April 3rd at 1pm. Nestled in picturesque Saucon Valley, this immaculately maintained cape cod cottage offers undeniable charm, exceptional comfort, and unmatched convenience. The home is located Upper Saucon Township alongside the scenic, tree-lined Saucon Rail Trail and is just a stone's throw from the prestigious Saucon Valley Country Club. Set on a sprawling 1.24-acre lot, the home features gleaming wood floors, a cozy and inviting living room, and a spacious, sunlit family room perfect for entertaining and relaxation. The delightful country kitchen designed by Yestertec boasts soapstone and solid cherry countertops, upgraded appliances, a generous eating area, and a thoughtfully designed pantry/coffee bar with roll-out drawers. Upstairs, three tranquil bedrooms provide abundant natural light and serene views. Enjoy the outdoors from not one, but two charming covered porches, perfect for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or gathering with friends and family. Enjoy outdoor activities, world-class golfing, and the historic, charming Spring Valley Inn—all within walking distance. This property offers a perfect blend of privacy and accessibility to premier amenities. With its prime location, timeless appeal, and impeccable craftsmanship, this cottage is a rare and remarkable find in the Southern Lehigh School District all within commuting distance to NYC, NJ and Philadelphia. Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carmela Wilson

(610) 398-0411 carriewilsonhh@gmail.com Howard Hanna The Frederick Group License #RS348789 Listed on: 04/01/2025

Howard Hanna The Frederick Group

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

(844) 552-7444 datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,952

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.24 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Driveway Spaces

Schools

  • Liberty Bell Elementary School
  • Southern Lehigh Middle School
  • Southern Lehigh Senior

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 28
  • Assessor Parcel Number 643513744930-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,952

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

1.24 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Cottage
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Seller may take small chandelier in the living room
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 4/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Single, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 1176
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1176
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 390.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof: Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Hook/Up Avail, On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LIBERTY BELL
  • High School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Backs To Trees, Level, Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 54096.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: R-1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3007.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3952.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 643513744930-00001
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Kane Brian M and Kane Heidi M
Bought by
Fernandes Michael Luis
Seller's Agent
Carmela Wilson
Howard Hanna The Frederick Group
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$502,000
Premium/Discount to List
$43,000
9.37%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$508,090

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,090
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.43%
Original Mortgage
$426,700
Outstanding Balance
$423,325
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,765

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1996
Sold by
Malek Ham and Malek Darla A
Bought by
Kane Brian M and Kane Heidi M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1992
Sold by
Buehler David L and Buehler Carol L
Bought by
Malek Ham and Malek Darla A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1987
Sold by
Adams David and Adams Karen
Bought by
Buehler David L and Buehler Carol L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fernandes Michael Luis $502,000 First United Land Transfer
Kane Brian M $129,000 --
Malek Ham $122,000 --
Buehler David L $82,500 --
Adams David $139,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fernandes Michael Luis $426,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $502,000 0.0% $427 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $502,000 +9.4% $427 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $459,000 0.0% $390 / Sq Ft
03/30/2025 03/30/25 For Sale $459,000 -- $390 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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
2026 $4,031 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2025 $3,952 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2024 $3,952 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2023 $3,904 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2022 $3,846 $174,200 $87,600 $86,600
2021 $3,760 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2020 $3,688 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2019 $3,628 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2018 $3,628 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2017 $3,594 $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2016 -- $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2015 -- $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
2014 -- $174,200 $86,600 $87,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carmela Wilson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Carmela Wilson

    Howard Hanna

    (610) 349-0155

    5 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Carmela Wilson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Devin Peterson

    HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

    (610) 301-2817

    2 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Devin Peterson
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALH2011432

Bright MLS

APN: 643513744930-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Bethlehem 18015

1471 Spring Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA

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