NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1538 W Allen St Allentown, PA 18102

West End Allentown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $211,000 - $236,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,596 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2017

Last sale price $52,500 $33 Per Sq Ft

Est. 326% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,390/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fenced Yard
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2017

Value! West end row with 5 BR/1.5BA. Charm thru-out, in-laid hardwood flooring, fenced, private back yard. Investment property, handyman special, or great starter home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Schell

RE/MAX Real Estate Listed on: 03/08/2017

RE/MAX Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Ling

Ling Realty Inc License #RM061235A

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14 x 100
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • City Lights Views
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Breezeway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5497510441771

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • Technology: Cable, DSL, Security System, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 25000.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Special Features: 20

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings, Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Basement: Dirt, Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Eat-In Kitchen, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 32.89
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1596
  • Square Footage: 1596
  • Total Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Breezeway, Covered Porch, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Storm Window
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • Middle School: Trexler Middle
  • High School: William Allen High

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.032
  • Lot Dimensions: 14 X 100
  • Lots: Not In Development
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1400
  • Zoning Code: R-MH

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5497510441771
  • County Taxes: 268.75
  • Municipal Taxes: 363.31
  • Total Taxes: 1619.31

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 987.25

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2017
Closed on
May 10, 2017
Sold by
Prof2013s3 Legal Title Trust
Bought by
Chan Investment Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Nancy Schell
RE/MAX Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Ling
Ling Realty Inc
List Price
$67,500
Sold Price
$52,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-22.22%
Current Estimated Value
$223,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,145
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Ellington Latoya D
Bought by
Prof 2013 S3 Legal Title Trust Ii and U S Bank N A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
Sold by
Sauerwine Ronald C
Bought by
Ellington Mark and Ellington Latoya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,900
Interest Rate
9.14%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1977
Bought by
Sauerwine Ronald C
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
Chan Investment Group Llc $52,500 Vantage Point Title
Prof 2013 S3 Legal Title Trust Ii -- None Available
Ellington Mark $89,900 --
Sauerwine Ronald C $21,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ellington Mark $89,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2017 05/18/17 Sold $52,500 -22.2% $33 / Sq Ft
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2017 03/08/17 For Sale $67,500 -- $42 / 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 $2,454 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2024 $2,454 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2023 $2,454 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2022 $2,367 $76,200 $70,900 $5,300
2021 $2,319 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2020 $2,258 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2019 $2,221 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2018 $2,076 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2017 $2,023 $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2016 -- $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2015 -- $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
2014 -- $76,200 $5,300 $70,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Nancy Schell

    RE/MAX

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  • Amy Ling

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Amy Ling

    Ling Realty Inc

    (610) 360-3800

    4 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Amy Ling
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 540379

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549751044177-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 West End Allentown

1538 W Allen St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 1538 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 08 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $223,645, approximately $140 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 1538 W Allen St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Luis A. Ramos Elementary School, Trexler Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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