NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 W Chew St Allentown, PA 18102

West Park Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $285,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,874 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2013

Last sale price $55,000 $29 Per Sq Ft

Est. 351% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,669/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Fenced Yard
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • 4-minute walk to West Park

About This Home

As of November 2013

With 5 large Bedrooms this is the house you have been waiting for..... There is nothing to do but move in. This home features beautifully finished hardwood flooring on the 1st and 2nd level and brand new carpet on the third floor bedrooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Francois

HomeSnipe Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 01/31/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

James Francois

HomeSnipe Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 01/31/2013

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 1,917 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16 x 120
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Built-Up Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,874 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Lights Views
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549659599234-00001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,507

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • County Assessment: 33900.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: 12

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven-SC
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Hardwood
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 29.35
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1874
  • Square Footage: 1874
  • Total Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Balcony, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Built Up

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Heat Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • High School: Allen

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.044
  • Lot Dimensions: 16 X 120
  • Lots: Flat, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1917
  • Zoning Code: RMH-NT

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549659599234-00001

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2013
Closed on
Nov 20, 2013
Sold by
Suriel Luis and Suriel Argenis
Bought by
Rivera Suzanne
Seller's Agent
James Francois
HomeSnipe Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Francois
HomeSnipe Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$55,000
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$248,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2005
Sold by
Gonzalez William R and Sanchez Geraldo A
Bought by
Suriel Argenis and Suriel Luis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,350
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
Pollick Antonia
Bought by
Gonzalez William R and Sanchez Geraldo A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2000
Sold by
Sovereign Bank
Bought by
Pollick Antonia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2000
Sold by
Brugger Deborah A
Bought by
Sovereign Bank
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
Rivera Suzanne $55,000 None Available
Suriel Argenis $133,000 None Available
Gonzalez William R $96,000 First American Title Ins Co
Pollick Antonia $52,500 --
Sovereign Bank -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Suriel Pedro $95,250
Previous Owner Suriel Argenis $126,350
Previous Owner Gonzalez William R $98,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Sold $55,000 0.0% $29 / Sq Ft
02/08/2013 02/08/13 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2013 01/31/13 For Sale $55,000 -- $29 / 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 $3,507 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2024 $3,507 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2023 $3,507 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2022 $3,383 $108,500 $100,300 $8,200
2021 $3,315 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2020 $3,228 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2019 $3,175 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2018 $2,966 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2017 $2,891 $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2016 -- $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2015 -- $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
2014 -- $108,500 $8,200 $100,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Francois

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    James Francois

    HomeSnipe Real Estate, LLC

    (484) 664-2828

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 446183

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549659599234-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 West Park Historic District

1540 W Chew St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 1540 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 31 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $248,198, approximately $132 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1540 W Chew St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Luis A. Ramos Elementary School, Francis D Raub Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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