$192,600
SOLD SEP 30, 2014

1847 31st St SW Unit 1857 Allentown, PA 18103

Southside Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,926 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$100 Per Sq Ft

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2018

Are you looking for land and privacy yet also desire the convenience of location? Then look no further. This beautiful and charming colonial sits on a triple lot in Alton Park mere minutes from city amenities yet enjoys a peaceful, quiet and expansive backyard.
Flexible, main living level, floor plan allows for a first floor master, which open to a disability friendly full bath, or could be a home office, den or playroom!
Impressive hardwoods in living and dining rooms are complimented with built in cabinetry in both spaces. Charming side porch is located off the living room. Staircase and three additional bedrooms , upstairs, are impeccable with more hardwood flooring. Generous room sizes and fresh painting keeps everything light and bright! Second Floor master with a huge walk in closet and additional sitting room/nursery creates even more possibilities. Schedule your showing today !!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marybeth Umphred

Better Homes&Gardens RE Valley Listed on: 06/27/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Dandi

RE/MAX Central - Center Valley

RE/MAX Central - Center Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120 x 150
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,926 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Mountain Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Modified

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Alton Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549554977994-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Technology: Smoke Detector Wired
  • County Assessment: 194100.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Electric Garage Door, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Oven-SC, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Den/Office, Extended Family Qtrs, Handicap Equipped, Laundry First, Traditional, Walk in Closet
  • Floor: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 100.00
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1926
  • Square Footage: 1926
  • Total Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone, Vinyl
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Curbs, Hot Tub, Insulated Glass, Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Heat Pump, Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.413
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 150
  • Lots: Corner, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 10001-20000 sq. ft
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17999
  • Zoning Code: R-1

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549554977994-001
  • County Taxes: 735.64
  • Municipal Taxes: 1368.06
  • Total Taxes: 5464.59

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 3361.04

MLS Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2018
Closed on
Jun 5, 2018
Sold by
Welsh Shayne T and Welsh Trisha L
Bought by
Cologer Thalia
Seller's Agent
Robert Dandi
RE/MAX Central - Center Valley
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Faust
RE/MAX Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.96%
Current Estimated Value
$394,547

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$159,547
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2014
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Kastle Raymond P
Bought by
Welsh Shayne T and Welsh Trisha L
Seller's Agent
Marybeth Umphred
Better Homes&Gardens RE Valley
Buyer's Agent
Robert Dandi
RE/MAX Central - Center Valley
List Price
$192,600
Sold Price
$192,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.52%
Original Mortgage
$186,171
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2011
Sold by
Steiner Mary C
Bought by
Kastle Raymond P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,324
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1996
Sold by
Duser Eugene C and Duser Ruth K
Bought by
Duser Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $235,000 Advanced Abstract Inc
Deed $192,600 None Available
Warranty Deed $176,500 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $186,171 FHA
Previous Owner $182,324 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2018 06/11/18 Sold $235,000 -6.0% $122 / Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2018 05/02/18 For Sale $249,900 +29.8% $130 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Sold $192,600 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2014 06/27/14 For Sale $192,600 -- $100 / 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 $6,873 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2024 $6,873 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2023 $6,873 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2022 $6,652 $194,100 $148,000 $46,100
2021 $6,530 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2020 $6,374 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2019 $6,280 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2018 $5,782 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2017 $5,647 $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2016 -- $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2015 -- $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
2014 -- $194,100 $46,100 $148,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 475743

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549554977994-1