NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1816 Reading Dr Bethlehem, PA 18015

Estimated Value: $414,216 - $557,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,564 Sq Ft
$299/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2016

Last sale price $225,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,470/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.43 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Saucon Valley Senior High School Rated 9+
  • Mountain View
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2016

Wow, what a location! This great Sacuon Valley Farmhouse, with reasonable taxes, is located so close to everything including the Saucon Valley Rail Trail, and all the restaurants and shopping of Hellertown! This home has been lovingly cared for thru the years and includes replacement windows and a newer roof. The inside features a large eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, very large living room/dining room combo, office space and powder room on the main level. Upstairs you will find 3 nice sized bedrooms a very large updated main bath and access to the attic. The basement is perfect for storage. Covered front and back porches are are great for summer fun. Lets not forget the soccer field yard, literally, you can put a soccer field here! Want less yard, this lot maybe able to be subdivided into 2 lots! So much potential in this great home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Wright

BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem Listed on: 04/06/2016

BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Hafer

BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem

BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2.43 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Asphalt
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,564 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Basement

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

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number R7NW4 2 4 0719

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,780

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

2.43 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Technology: Cable
  • County Assessment: 67700.00
  • Miscellaneous: Home Warranty
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Laundry First, Traditional, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Eat-In Kitchen, Semi-Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 143.86
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1564
  • Square Footage: 1564
  • Total Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Asphalt, Stone, Wood
  • Exterior: Porch, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.433
  • Lot Dimensions: 400 x 265 apprx
  • Lots: Flat
  • Lot Size: 1 - 3 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 106000
  • Zoning Code: res

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: R7NW4 2 4 0719
  • County Taxes: 731.16
  • Municipal Taxes: 347.98
  • Total Taxes: 4779.55

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 3700.41

MLS Schools

  • School District: Saucon Valley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2022
Sold by
Edelman Daniel A and Edelman Elizabeth M
Bought by
Edelman Daniel A and Edelman Elizabeth M
Current Estimated Value
$467,804

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2016
Closed on
Jul 15, 2016
Sold by
Muschlitz Kathleen M
Bought by
Edelman Daniel A and Edelman Elizabeth M
Seller's Agent
Lisa Wright
BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Hafer
BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.94%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2008
Sold by
Muschlitz Michael C and Muschlitz Kathleen M
Bought by
Muschlitz Kathleen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,200
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Edelman Daniel A -- Abe Abstract Inc
Edelman Daniel A $225,000 Attorney
Muschlitz Kathleen M -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Edelman Daniel A $180,000
Previous Owner Muschlitz Kathleen M $159,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Sold $225,000 -2.1% $144 / Sq Ft
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2016 04/06/16 For Sale $229,900 -- $147 / 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 $724 $67,000 $23,500 $43,500
2024 $4,730 $67,000 $23,500 $43,500
2023 $4,730 $67,000 $23,500 $43,500
2022 $5,175 $74,600 $31,100 $43,500
2021 $5,250 $74,600 $31,100 $43,500
2020 $5,343 $74,600 $31,100 $43,500
2019 $4,612 $74,600 $31,100 $43,500
2018 $4,554 $64,400 $31,100 $33,300
2017 $4,439 $64,400 $31,100 $33,300
2016 -- $67,700 $36,000 $31,700
2015 -- $67,700 $36,000 $31,700
2014 -- $67,700 $36,000 $31,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 516934

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: R7NW4-2-4-0719

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