NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1535 W Congress St Allentown, PA 18102

Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $394,000 - $517,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,922 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2020

Last sale price $275,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,023/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of August 2020

** Welcome to the Most Uniquely Beautiful & Perfectly Maintained Bi-Level ** When Entering, You Will Fall in Love with the Floor Plan ** If You are Looking for Space & a Move-in Ready Property - THIS IS IT ** 5 Bedrooms - OR - 4 and a Home Office for Anyone Who is Now Working from Home, PLUS Still Lots of Space ** Gorgeous Kitchen Including a New Appliance Package, Corian Countertops & Tile Backsplash ** The Outside Living Space is Manicured - Spacious Trex Deck off the Dining Room on the 2nd Level & a Huge Covered Patio on the 1st Level, New Shed with Electricity Too - Take Advantage of Spending Time Outside at This Time of the Year ** 3 Zone Gas Heat & Newer Central Air ** Garage Offers a Workshop Area, Wall/Wall Carpeting for Easy Cleanup, New Insulated Doors, 2 Openers & an Entry Keypad ** Huge Closets & Lots of Cabinets Everywhere ** Washer, Dryer & Water Softener Included ** Clear CO ** Radon Remediated ** Convenient to Major Routes & Shopping ** Just Unpack Your Boxes & Enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanette Perruso

Weichert Realtors Listed on: 07/21/2020

Weichert Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Rawan Katz

Dorey, Carol C Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,608

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 10,402 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 130
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R- M

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,922 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549734766414-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,608

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Bilevel
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 177400.00
  • Miscellaneous: Radon Tested
  • Stories: 2.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Electric Garage Door, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Oven-SC, Refrigerator, Water Softener Own
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room First Level, Laundry First, Utility/Mud Room, Walk in Closet
  • Floor: Tile, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished, Lower Level, Outside Entrance, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 143.08
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1922
  • Square Footage: 2522
  • Total Room Count: 15

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior: Covered Patio, Curbs, Deck, Fenced Yard, Insulated Glass, Porch, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Built In
  • Number Of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heat Type: Gas, Hot Water, Zoned Heat
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.239
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 130
  • Lots: Flat, Public Road, Paved Road, Sloped
  • Lot Size: 10001-20000 sq. ft
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10402
  • Zoning Code: R- M

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549734766414-001
  • County Taxes: 670.57
  • Municipal Taxes: 1375.83
  • Total Taxes: 5607.60

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 3561.20

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Schleicher Gary and Schleicher Dolores
Bought by
Betanees Wilking Gomez
Seller's Agent
Jeanette Perruso
Weichert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Rawan Katz
Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.77%
Current Estimated Value
$462,089

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$187,089
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.65%
Original Mortgage
$261,250
Outstanding Balance
$234,459
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$220,766

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2010
Sold by
Kakareka William E
Bought by
Schleicher Gary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1975
Bought by
Kakareka William E and Kakareka Regina M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Betanees Wilking Gomez $275,000 First United Land Transfer I
Schleicher Gary $205,000 --
Kakareka William E $47,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Betanees Wilking Gomez $261,250
Previous Owner Kakareka William E $60,000
Previous Owner Kakareka William E $30,000
Previous Owner Kakareka William E $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Sold $275,000 +3.8% $143 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2020 07/21/20 For Sale $265,000 -- $138 / 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 $6,063 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2024 $6,063 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2023 $6,063 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2022 $5,861 $177,400 $146,700 $30,700
2021 $5,750 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2020 $5,608 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2019 $5,522 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2018 $5,112 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2017 $4,988 $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2016 -- $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2015 -- $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
2014 -- $177,400 $30,700 $146,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeanette Perruso

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jeanette Perruso

    Weichert Realtors

    (610) 310-8359

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

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  • Rawan Katz

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Rawan Katz

    Dorey, Carol C Real Estate

    (484) 241-5535

    1 in this area

    50 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 643100

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549734766414-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Highland Park

1535 W Congress St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 1535 W Congress St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 21 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $462,089, approximately $240 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 1535 W Congress St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary School, Trexler Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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