NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1709 Cottage Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018

West Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $331,000 - $349,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,278 Sq Ft
$265/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2023

Last sale price $315,000 $246 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,133/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Cedar Closet

About This Home

As of November 2023

*Just Listed* Don't miss your opportunity to own this charming 3 bed, 2 bath ranch in the secluded Elliot Heights section of West Bethlehem. This home has been tastefully updated and meticulously maintained. 1709 Cottage Ave features hardwood floors, granite counters, newer roof (2020), crown moulding, and central AC. The partially finished basement area offers over 1,100 sqft of space, including a full bathroom, recessed lighting, a cedar closet and has tons of potential for creating additional finished living space. The screened in porch is a great space to entertain or to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the spacious yard. The home is a great value with very low taxes. Close to Rt22, 378, and Downtown Bethlehem. Schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Horlick

Coldwell Banker Hearthside License #RS329431 Listed on: 09/02/2023

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Troxell

Keller Williams Allentown

Keller Williams Allentown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,307

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RG-RESIDENTIAL

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Calypso Elementary School
  • Nitschmann Middle School
  • Liberty High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 641795063374001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,307

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • County Assessment: 152500.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Middle Junior School: Nitschmann MS
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closets, Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Hardwood, Tile
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 246.48
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1278
  • Square Footage: 1278
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Brick
  • Exterior: Enclosed Patio, Enclosed Porch, Screen Porch, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached
  • Number Of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Public

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.172
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7501
  • Zoning Code: RG-RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 641795063374001
  • County Taxes: 576.45
  • Municipal Taxes: 922.63
  • Total Taxes: 4306.61

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2807.53

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem
  • Elementary School: Calypso Elementary
  • HighSchool: Liberty HS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2023
Closed on
Nov 20, 2023
Sold by
Brown Corey Lee
Bought by
Perez Amy Ruiz and Ruiz Linette
Seller's Agent
Brandon Horlick
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Troxell
Keller Williams Allentown
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.05%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$343,665

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,665
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%
Original Mortgage
$309,294
Outstanding Balance
$302,993
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$35,838

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2017
Closed on
Dec 21, 2017
Sold by
Ruhe Lorraine
Bought by
Brown Corey Lee
Seller's Agent
Rick Bogdanski
Main St. Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Maria Nathans
Fishburn Realty Co
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.09%
Original Mortgage
$127,920
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1982
Sold by
Hartz Richard F and Hartz Isabella B
Bought by
Ruhe Lorraine
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
Perez Amy Ruiz $315,000 None Listed On Document
Brown Corey Lee $159,900 None Available
Ruhe Lorraine $62,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Perez Amy Ruiz $309,294
Previous Owner Brown Corey Lee $127,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/28/2023 11/28/23 Sold $315,000 -3.0% $246 / Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2023 09/26/23 For Sale $324,900 0.0% $254 / Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2023 09/02/23 For Sale $324,900 +103.2% $254 / Sq Ft
12/21/2017 12/21/17 Sold $159,900 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2017 11/06/17 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2017 10/31/17 For Sale $159,900 -- $125 / 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 $4,381 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2024 $4,331 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2023 $4,293 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2022 $4,363 $152,500 $124,700 $27,800
2021 $4,343 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2020 $4,204 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2019 $4,235 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2018 $4,153 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2017 $3,968 $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2016 -- $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2015 -- $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
2014 -- $152,500 $27,800 $124,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brandon Horlick

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside

    (610) 248-7960

    3 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Brandon Horlick
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  • Christopher Troxell

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Christopher Troxell

    Keller Williams Allentown

    (484) 350-8630

    5 in this area

    226 Total Sales

    Christopher Troxell
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  • Rick Bogdanski

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Rick Bogdanski

    Main St. Real Estate Group

    (484) 542-1795

    5 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Rick Bogdanski
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Maria Nathans

    Fishburn Realty Co

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 723251

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 641795063374-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Bethlehem 18018 West Bethlehem

1709 Cottage Ave, Bethlehem, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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