$285,000
SOLD DEC 4, 2025

196 S 3rd St Lehighton, PA 18235

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,476 Sq Ft
7,410 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Siding
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom single home situated on a desirable corner lot! The main floor features an inviting and bright kitchen with breakfast bar, butcher block countertops and center island flowing seamlessly into the dining room and double living room. Cozy wood burning stove and large bright windows add warmth and charm to the space. Main floor half bathroom plus a versatile den/office or study complete the first level. Upstairs you will find four generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, a dedicated office and large laundry room. Third floor full attic provides excellent storage or can easily be converted into additional living space if you choose. Outdoors, enjoy the lovely covered front porch, a nice sized backyard and a 2 car detached garage currently set up as a man cave. WELCOME FHA, VA AND CONVENTIONAL BUYERS! SELLER IS OFFERING A HOME WARRANTY WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS HOME! With so much potential and room to grow, this home is ready for its next chapter! Call today for your private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Arner

Dean R. Arner Real Estate Co. License #SB065704 Listed on: 09/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nidhi Sharma

Weichert Realtors - Allentown License #RS345997

Weichert Realtors - Allentown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,026

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,476 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 7,410 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,026

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: DRARE
  • Subdivision Name: No Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2476.0
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • HumanModifiedYN: Yes
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Detached
  • CurrentPrice: 285000.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Other, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 2476.0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Property Condition: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • WaterHeater: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lehighton

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7410.0
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4025.8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2018
Closed on
Sep 26, 2018
Sold by
Ralph G Schoch
Bought by
White William and White Allison
Seller's Agent
Nicole Fritzinger
Iron Valley R E Northeast
Buyer's Agent
Camille Luckenbaugh
Diamond 1st Real Estate LLC
List Price
$186,500
Sold Price
$186,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Outstanding Balance
$236,222
Interest Rate
4.65%
Estimated Equity
$40,994

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2018
Closed on
Sep 25, 2018
Sold by
White William A and White Allison M
Bought by
Scott David Ronald and Scott Michelle A
Seller's Agent
Nicole Fritzinger
Iron Valley R E Northeast
Buyer's Agent
Camille Luckenbaugh
Diamond 1st Real Estate LLC
List Price
$186,500
Sold Price
$186,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Outstanding Balance
$236,222
Interest Rate
4.65%
Estimated Equity
$40,994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2009
Sold by
Mele Angelo J and Mele Lori E
Bought by
White William A and White Allison M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,014
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2007
Sold by
Duschak Gregory F and Teel William
Bought by
Mele Angelo J and Mele Lori E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,343
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $275,000 --
Deed $186,500 Paramount Abstract Inc
Deed $166,000 None Available
Deed $87,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $270,019 No Value Available
Closed -- No Value Available
Closed $186,500 VA
Previous Owner $152,014 FHA
Previous Owner $88,343 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/04/2025 12/04/25 Sold $285,000 +3.6% $115 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Price Changed $275,000 -8.3% $111 / Sq Ft
09/27/2025 09/27/25 For Sale $299,900 +60.8% $121 / Sq Ft
09/24/2018 09/24/18 Sold $186,500 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2018 07/30/18 For Sale $186,500 -- $75 / 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 $4,072 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2024 $3,868 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2023 $3,830 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2022 $3,830 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2021 $3,695 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2020 $3,606 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2019 $3,453 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2018 $3,376 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2017 $3,350 $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2016 -- $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2015 -- $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
2014 -- $51,050 $5,450 $45,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 765431

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 70A10-29-N10