NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1542 Strauss Valley Dr Lehighton, PA 18235

Estimated Value: $455,000 - $622,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,904 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2014

Last sale price $340,000 $179 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,321/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Lake View
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Second Kitchen
  • 22.71 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2014

Well maintained colonial home situated on 22.71 acres with pasture, barn and workshop. If you are looking for secluded country living but want to be conveniently located you have found it! The home feature a formal LR and large FR. The eat in kitchen boast gorgeous cabinet w/a dining area. Upstairs you will find 4 nice sized bedrooms with 2 full baths. The lower level is finished with private entrance, 2nd kitchen, living room and bedroom. Great in-law quarters. There is also a covered patio and deck. 1 car attached garage with a 2nd detached garage that can be used as a workshop. Relax on your covered front porch and enjoy the amazing view of the steam and spring feed pond. There is also a large barn. Great for horses! 17 acres of farm-able /pasture land with another 5 acres of woods. This is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Don Wenner

Real of Pennsylvania License #AB067794 Listed on: 06/03/2014

Real of Pennsylvania

Co-Listed By

Desiree Carroll

Keller Williams Northampton

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Smith

Coldwell Banker Hearthside License #RS291732

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,567

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 22.71 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned Ag

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,904 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Lehighton School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Barn
  • Zoned For Horses

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 116-36-B10.03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,567

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • County Assessment: 72750.00
  • Miscellaneous: Zoned for Horses
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: Hills, Lake, Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Extended Family Qtrs, Family Room Lower Level, Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Basement: Fully Finished, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Second Kitchen, Dining Room, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 178.57
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1904
  • Square Footage: 1904
  • Total Room Count: 16

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum
  • Exterior: Covered Patio, Covered Porch, Deck, Large Barn, Pond, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached
  • Number Of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric, Gravity, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Lot Info

  • Acres: 22.710
  • Lots: Pond, Public Road, Stream
  • Lot Size: 20 - 50 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 989244
  • Zoning Code: Ag

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 116-36-B10.03

MLS Schools

  • School District: Lehighton
  • HighSchool: Lehighton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Gilbert Nancy D and Mcguckin Steven J
Bought by
Kosarek Lawrence J and Kosarek Irene A
Seller's Agent
Don Wenner
Real of Pennsylvania
Buyer's Agent
Nick Smith
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.83%
Current Estimated Value
$544,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$204,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2008
Sold by
Mcguckin Nancy D Gilbert
Bought by
Mcguckin Steven J and Mcguckin Nancy D Gilbert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
5.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Kosarek Lawrence J $340,000 None Available
Mcguckin Steven J -- First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcguckin Steven J $195,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold $340,000 -2.8% $179 / Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2014 06/03/14 For Sale $349,900 -- $184 / 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 $5,567 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2024 $5,348 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2023 $5,294 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2022 $5,221 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2021 $5,066 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2020 $4,938 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2019 $4,684 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2018 $4,629 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2017 $4,629 $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2016 -- $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2015 -- $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
2014 -- $72,750 $23,850 $48,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 473630

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 116-36-B9.01