NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1557 Lois Ln Bethlehem, PA 18018

West Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $362,726 - $400,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,806 Sq Ft
$213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2018

Last sale price $235,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,503/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2018

Charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath split with one car garage and great curb appeal! The main level features two bay windows that anchor the living and dining rooms. Cathedral ceilings add airiness. Gleaming hardwood floors in the LR and DR and tile floors in the foyer and kitchen. Updated eat in kitchen with oak cabinets. Upstairs you will find 3 generous sized bedrooms and 2 full baths. Two bedrooms have gleaming hardwood floors, while the third bedroom/office has hardwood under the carpeting. The walk out lower level has a family room with new carpeting and a closet, half bath, and a 4 Season sun room that you will definitely use year round. Down one more level to the finished Rec Room, laundry room with cabinets and convenient sink and utility room with plenty of storage. Step outside to the private backyard with a paver patio and utility shed for your lawn mower and tools. Other amenities include a newer roof and AC, Anderson windows on the first floor and economical gas heat! Great commuter location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nawal Ayoub

BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square License #RS273054 Listed on: 10/09/2018

BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,812

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75x87
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RG

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,806 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 006
  • Assessor Parcel Number 641892730043-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,812

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Chandelier In Dining Room
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Remarks Public: Charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath split with one car garage and great curb appeal! The main level features two bay windows that anchor the living and dining rooms. Cathedral ceilings add airiness. Gleaming hardwood floors in the LR and DR and tile floors in the foyer and kitchen. Updated eat in kitchen with oak cabinets. Upstairs you will find 3 generous sized bedrooms and 2 full baths. Two bedrooms have gleaming hardwood floors, while the third bedroom/office has hardwood under the carpeting. The walk out lower level has a family room with new carpeting and a closet, half bath, and a 4 Season sun room that you will definitely use year round. Down one more level to the finished Rec Room, laundry room with cabinets and convenient sink and utility room with plenty of storage. Step outside to the private backyard with a paver patio and utility shed for your lawn mower and tools. Other amenities include a newer roof and AC, Anderson windows on the first floor and economical gas heat! Great commuter location.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1806
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1806
  • Net Sq Ft: 1806.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 127.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1806
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1557

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BETHLEHEM AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397388

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 147100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 27500.00
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X87
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RG

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3965773
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4812.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 641892730043-00001
  • Tax Lot: 006
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 12/11/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BETHLEHEM AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2018
Closed on
Dec 4, 2018
Sold by
Lousos Alexandros D
Bought by
Chakif Steven
Seller's Agent
Nawal Ayoub
BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.08%
Current Estimated Value
$380,874

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,874
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$230,743
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2012
Sold by
Diacogiannis Irene
Bought by
Lousos Alexandros

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1980
Bought by
Diacogiannis Robert N and Diacogiannis Irene
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
Chakif Steven $235,000 Apex Abstract
Lousos Alexandros $165,000 --
Diacogiannis Robert N $62,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chakif Steven $236,400
Closed Chakif Steven E $11,153
Closed Chakif Steven $230,743
Previous Owner Lousos Alexandros $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2018 12/11/18 Sold $235,000 +2.2% $130 / Sq Ft
11/03/2018 11/03/18 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2018 10/29/18 Price Changed $229,900 -6.2% $127 / Sq Ft
10/09/2018 10/09/18 For Sale $245,000 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $5,016 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2024 $4,959 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2023 $4,915 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2022 $4,995 $174,600 $147,100 $27,500
2021 $4,973 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2020 $4,814 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2019 $4,849 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2018 $4,754 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2017 $4,543 $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2016 -- $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2015 -- $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
2014 -- $174,600 $27,500 $147,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Nawal Ayoub

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 348-1051

    17 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    datacorrect BrightMLS

    Non Subscribing Office

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1009691806

Bright MLS

APN: 641892730043-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Bethlehem 18018 West Bethlehem

1557 Lois Ln, Bethlehem, PA

This home is located at 1557 Lois Ln, Bethlehem, PA 18018 since 09 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $383,932, approximately $212 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1557 Lois Ln is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including James Buchanan Elementary School, Nitschmann Middle School, and Liberty High School.

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