Howard Schaeffer
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
(484) 742-3993
262 Total Sales
8 in Middletown
$268K - $417K Price Range
1551 5th St Bethlehem, PA 18020
Middletown NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $387,000 - $499,150
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,463
Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Mountain View
- Wood Flooring
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Recreation Room
- Den
- 2 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of August 2023On Your Mark, Get Set...COME & GET!! As the Commodores & Lionel Richie say, “Ow, She's a brick house, Well put-together… She’s Mighty, MIGHTY!": GREAT Ranch Home! GREAT Neighborhood (in Bethlehem Township), GREAT Neighbors! The RENOVATED kitchen will make your eyes POP! The cabinetry, the moulding, the kitchen island, the counter top, ceramic flooring, herringbone tiles, BRAND NEW appliances…Yesss! Refinished hardwood floors, 3 FULLY RENOVATED Bathrms (one for the Master Bedrm), a BRAND NEW water heater, BRAND NEW heating & air conditioning, a SPACIOUS finished basement (with a LARGE rec/family/entertainment rm, & another LARGE bonus rm, a SPACIOUS full bathrm, a Laundry rm & a HUGE Utility / Storage Rm), a SPACIOUS Garage, a SPACIOUS Patio, a SPACIOUS Backyard (you can install a nice in-ground pool & have FABULOUS hosted events!)…And, house already has a CLEAR C.O. Close to Highways 78 & 22. EASY commute to NY, NJ, DE, MD, Poconos. IT. WILL. SELL...FAST!! (After Open House)
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,019
Year Built
- Built in 1975
Lot Details
- 11,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned MDR-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Radon Mitigation System
Interior Spaces
- 1,463 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Window Screens
- Family Room Downstairs
- Dining Area
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Utility Room
- Mountain Views
- Partially Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on lower level
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Storm Windows
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Miller Heights Elementary School
- East Hills Middle School
- Freedom High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heat Pump System
- Baseboard Heating
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number N7SE1 14 1-10 0205
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 21, 2023
Closed on
Aug 23, 2023
Sold by
Grounding Stone Property Investments Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cordie Lacey
Keller Williams Northampton
Buyer's Agent
Robert Ford
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
5.88%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,712
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.42%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$271,333
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,955
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 8, 2022
Sold by
Barrett Domenica M
Bought by
Grounding Stone Property Invetments Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 28, 2001
Sold by
Shive Francis P and Shive Gloria M
Bought by
Barrett James J and Barrett Domenica M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 1983
Bought by
Shive Francis P and Shive Gloria M
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Middletown, PA
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Howard Schaeffer
-
Michael Dorney
Michael Dorney
Weichert Realtors
(484) 623-9933
106 Total Sales
2 in Middletown
$280K - $525K Price Range
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Ken Varilek
Ken Varilek
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(484) 666-0126
132 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$369,900 Price
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Rob McCann
Rob McCann
Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty, LLC
(484) 666-0294
334 Total Sales
2 in Middletown
$335K - $490K Price Range
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Heather Schierloh
Heather Schierloh
Real of Pennsylvania
(272) 213-3099
246 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$373,000 Price
-
Paula Douris
Paula Douris
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
(908) 916-3176
66 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$349,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $450,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Grounding Stone Property Invetments Llc | $135,000 | -- | |
| Barrett James J | $153,500 | -- | |
| Shive Francis P | $67,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $56,000 | ||
| Open | Ober David G | $280,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Grounding Stone Property Invetments Llc | $175,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Barrett James J | $75,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2023 08/25/23 | Sold | $450,000 | +5.9% | $308 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2023 08/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/21/2023 07/21/23 | For Sale | $425,000 | -- | $290 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 | $706 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2025 | $706 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2024 | $5,019 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2023 | $5,035 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2022 | $4,990 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2021 | $4,951 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2020 | $4,957 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2019 | $4,938 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2018 | $4,803 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2017 | $4,770 | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $65,400 | $18,700 | $46,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Cordie Lacey
CL
Seller's Agent in 2023
Cordie Lacey
Keller Williams Northampton
(484) 215-4065
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
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Robert Ford
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Robert Ford
EXP Realty LLC
(888) 397-7352
1 in this area
48 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 720685
APN: N7SE1 14 1-10 0205
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