NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1974 Spring Valley Rd Bethlehem, PA 18015

Upper Saucon Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $644,000 - $704,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 Sq Ft
$524/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2022

Last sale price $590,000 $455 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,901/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.59 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Southern Lehigh High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

About This Home

As of June 2022

Welcome to HISTORIC 1974 Spring Valley Rd in SOUTHERN LEHIGH SD. Built circa 1870, this LOVELY home offers ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS & plenty of charm. Double-wide window sills, baseboard crown molding, and WIDE PLANK, HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout. With sweeping GOLF COURSE VIEWS of hole #8 on the Grace Course at the exclusive SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB, this home boasts a summer kitchen converted to a den w/built-in wood-burning FP. The kitchen boasts an updated kitchen with wainscoting, an ISLAND w/storage & built-in dishwasher, apron sink + eating area. The front entry door with transom opens to the living/dining rm w/a wall of built-in display shelves & stairs to 2nd flr w/full bath, 2 beds & laundry area. An additional, large bedroom on the third level features SKYLIGHTS + extra storage space. Two patios, 1.5+ ACRES, & as an added bonus, a private fence w/opening leading directly to the SAUCON RAIL TRAIL. The lg 2-car detached garage offers 2nd flr storage. This property is a MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Francis

(484) 280-6212 Rebecca.Francis@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Center Valley License #AB068880 Listed on: 04/08/2022

BHHS Fox & Roach - Center Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Koller

(610) 248-2863 maggiek@doreyrealestate.com RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown License #AB067864

RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 1.59 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned OSR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 028
  • Assessor Parcel Number 642582463426-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,140

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1296
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1296
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 455.25
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.59
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 69086.00
  • Zoning: OSR

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3174.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4140.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 642582463426-00001
  • Tax Lot: 028
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2022
Closed on
Jun 28, 2022
Sold by
Sterner Alan F
Bought by
Clouser Glenn A and Clouser Kristen M
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Francis
BHHS Fox & Roach - Center Valley
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Koller
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
List Price
$590,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Current Estimated Value
$679,014

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,014
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.07%
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Outstanding Balance
$449,671
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,343

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Sterner Alan F and Sterner Kathleen C
Bought by
Sterner Alan F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2015
Sold by
Benzing Martin J
Bought by
Sterner Alan F and Sterner Kathleen C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Harbrecht Kirkland L and Harbrecht Linda J
Bought by
Benzing Martin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1997
Sold by
Smith Wayne Allen and Dorise Nicole
Bought by
Harbrecht Kirkland L and Harbrecht Linda J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1992
Bought by
Smith Wayne Allen and Dorise Nicole
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
Clouser Glenn A $590,000 Affinity Abstract
Sterner Alan F -- None Available
Sterner Alan F $450,000 Attorney
Benzing Martin J $263,800 --
Harbrecht Kirkland L $185,000 --
Smith Wayne Allen $143,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clouser Glenn A $472,000
Previous Owner Benzing Martin J $245,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $590,000 0.0% $455 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $590,000 -- $455 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $4,253 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2024 $4,253 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2023 $4,202 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2022 $4,140 $187,500 $98,400 $89,100
2021 $4,047 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2020 $3,969 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2019 $3,905 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2018 $3,905 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2017 $3,868 $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2016 -- $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2015 -- $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
2014 -- $187,500 $89,100 $98,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rebecca Francis

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Rebecca Francis

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (484) 280-6212

    49 in this area

    216 Total Sales

    Rebecca Francis
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  • Margaret Koller

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Margaret Koller

    RE/MAX

    (610) 248-2863

    5 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Margaret Koller
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALH2002646

Bright MLS

APN: 642582463426-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Bethlehem 18015 Upper Saucon Township

1974 Spring Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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