NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1597 Orchards Rd Hellertown, PA 18055

Estimated Value: $559,000 - $715,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,136 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2022

Last sale price $445,000 $208 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,222/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • 1.88 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Saucon Valley Senior High School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2022

OPEN HOUSE CANCELED. What an IDYLLIC SETTING this DELIGHTFUL property affords with its PRIVACY and STUNNING VIEWS while being CLOSE TO EVERYDAY NEEDS whether it's used for WEEKEND RESPITES or daily living. The OPEN CONCEPT first floor with its VAULTED WOOD CEILING, SKYLIGHT and WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE is comprised of the family room plus dining area that extend from front to back in addition to the LIGHT,BRIGHT KITCHEN with newer appliances and plenty of cabinet and counter space. Adjacent to the dining area is the SUNROOM with a new, HEATED TILE FLOOR, multiple windows to enjoy the view, VAULTED CEILING, SKYLIGHTS and slider to back deck overlooking the yard. Completing the first floor are the bedroom, laundry, full bath and small "sewing room". The second floor has TWO AMPLY SIZED BEDROOMS, full bath and a "catwalk" overlooking the family room and dining area. The NEARLY TWO-ACRE FENCED YARD includes the oversized two-car attached garage and spacious shed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynda Ivarsson

BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie Listed on: 11/23/2021

BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie

Last Buyer's Agent

nonmember nonmember

NON MBR Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 1.88 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R40-RURAL SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Panoramic Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R7 18 2A 0719

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,661

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Technology: Satellite
  • County Assessment: 77700.00
  • Stories: 1.5
  • View: Panoramic
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Electric Garage Door, Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Refrigerator, Water Treatment
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room First Level, Florida Room, Laundry First, Skylight, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor: Laminate/Resilient, Tile, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Price Per Square Foot: 208.33
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2136
  • Square Footage: 2136
  • Total Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Shingle
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Oil, Radiant
  • Hot Water: Oil, Summer/Winter Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.880
  • Lots: Flat, Not In Development, Public Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Size: 1 - 3 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 81893
  • Zoning Code: R40-RURAL SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: R7 18 2A 0719
  • County Taxes: 839.16
  • Municipal Taxes: 1670.55
  • Total Taxes: 6661.22

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 4151.51

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2021
Closed on
Feb 24, 2022
Sold by
Gerda Plutzer
Bought by
Alston Brandon J and Doliviera Nikki
Seller's Agent
Lynda Ivarsson
BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$479,500
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-7.19%
Current Estimated Value
$601,568

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$156,568
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.17%
Original Mortgage
$431,650
Outstanding Balance
$403,300
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,268

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2014
Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Chapman David P and Chapman Rebekah R
Bought by
Plutzer Gerda
Seller's Agent
Patricia Husted
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Buyer's Agent
Lynda Ivarsson
BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$349,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1993
Bought by
Chapman David P and Chapman Rebekah R
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
Alston Brandon J $445,000 Trident Land Transfer Company
Plutzer Gerda $349,000 None Available
Chapman David P $18,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alston Brandon J $431,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/24/2022 02/24/22 Sold $445,000 -7.2% $208 / Sq Ft
01/10/2022 01/10/22 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2021 11/23/21 For Sale $479,500 +37.4% $224 / Sq Ft
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Sold $349,000 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2014 04/21/14 For Sale $349,000 -- $163 / 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 $839 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2024 $5,486 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2023 $5,486 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2022 $5,390 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2021 $5,468 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2020 $5,565 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2019 $5,565 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2018 $5,495 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2017 $5,356 $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2016 -- $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2015 -- $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
2014 -- $77,700 $27,500 $50,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 683642

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: R7-18-2A-0719