NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1603 Cottage Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018

West Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $291,000 - $320,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2017

Last sale price $146,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,822/month

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Softwood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2017

West Bethlehem! Classic all brick foursquare design in an amazingly peaceful city location!
Minutes to everything Bethlehem has to offer plus an easy walk to the canal path, biking & fishing. Corner lot with fenced in yard & detached garage. Take in the serenity of the seasons & wooded views from the back porch.
Bring your ideas & plans & restore this home to it's former glory! Solid single home & great lot for the price of a townhouse!
What a find for someone willing to do updates!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Sheesley

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup License #AB045566A Listed on: 05/25/2017

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

Co-Listed By

Jo Ann Sheesley

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

Last Buyer's Agent

Spiros Dendrinos

BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon

BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,409

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Rg-residential

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,232 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Gas Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Storage In Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 641795466440001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,409

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

5,001 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • County Assessment: 121100.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Oven Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Laundry Lower Level, Traditional
  • Floor: Softwood
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 118.51
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1232
  • Square Footage: 1332
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached
  • Number Of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Window AC
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.115
  • Lots: Corner, Flat, Public Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5001
  • Zoning Code: Rg-residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 641795466440001
  • County Taxes: 457.76
  • Municipal Taxes: 732.66
  • Total Taxes: 3408.97

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2218.55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2017
Closed on
Aug 25, 2017
Sold by
Strobel Joseph T
Bought by
Rex Jeremy B
Seller's Agent
Robert Sheesley
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
Buyer's Agent
Spiros Dendrinos
BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$146,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-8.69%
Current Estimated Value
$297,789

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$151,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.78%
Original Mortgage
$138,620
Outstanding Balance
$116,160
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,556

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2006
Sold by
Stewart Shirley E
Bought by
Strobel Joseph T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1988
Sold by
Meza Nicholas and Meza Theresa
Bought by
Stewart Shirley E
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
Rex Jeremy B $146,000 None Available
Strobel Joseph T $189,000 None Available
Stewart Shirley E $92,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rex Jeremy B $138,620
Previous Owner Strobel Joseph T $151,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/25/2017 08/25/17 Sold $146,000 -8.7% $119 / Sq Ft
07/22/2017 07/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2017 05/25/17 For Sale $159,900 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

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 $3,479 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2024 $3,439 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2023 $3,409 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2022 $3,465 $121,100 $102,000 $19,100
2021 $3,449 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2020 $3,339 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2019 $3,363 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2018 $3,298 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2017 $3,151 $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2016 -- $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2015 -- $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
2014 -- $121,100 $19,100 $102,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Sheesley

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Robert Sheesley

    HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

    (610) 428-1612

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Robert Sheesley
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Jo Ann Sheesley

    HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

    (610) 428-7140

    50 Total Sales

    Jo Ann Sheesley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Spiros Dendrinos

    BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon

    (610) 653-3194

    5 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Spiros Dendrinos
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  • William Safranek

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    William Safranek

    EXP Realty LLC

    (610) 248-9562

    4 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    William Safranek
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 548073

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 641795466440-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Bethlehem 18018 West Bethlehem

1603 Cottage Ave, Bethlehem, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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