217 E Walnut St Allentown, PA 18109
Rittersville Neighborhood
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,695
Sq Ft
4,038
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Garden View
- Stained Glass
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Porch
About This Home
As of August 2019Kiss your landlord goodbye and step up to home ownership in this roomy 4 bedroom Eastside Twin everything brand new! New roof, drywall, plumbing, electric, tile flooring & upstairs wall to wall carpeting! Set the table & uncork the champagne in a brand new designer kitchen w/ pearl white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile back-splash, under-mount sink and quartz countertops! Neutral tones throughout, bright with natural light from new tilt in double pane windows and recessed kitchen lighting for sharpened vision. Inside, nearly 1700 square feet above grade living space and out back, a new privacy fence plus convenient off-street parking. Plenty of room for storage in dry walk out basement with laundry & extra commode. Oil heat easily converted to gas from gas lines in street. City inspected and ready for immediate occupancy. Includes Allentown City Certificate of Occupancy.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley License #AB067982 Listed on: 06/13/2019
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,924
Year Built
- Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2019
Lot Details
- 4,038 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Property is in very good condition
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Colonial Architecture
- Plaster Walls
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2.5 Levels
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Replacement Windows
- Window Treatments
- Stained Glass
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Garden Views
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Basement
- Walk-Up Access
- Exterior Basement Entry
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Oil
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Windows
- Urban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- East Allentown Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 640772039544 001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 13, 2019
Closed on
Aug 26, 2019
Sold by
Kinan Shakif and Shakif Mariz
Bought by
Moya Deyvi R Ventura
Seller's Agent
Laurie Shenkman
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$148,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,100
5.79%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,518
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.92%
Original Mortgage
$145,319
Outstanding Balance
$128,077
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$119,441
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 1, 2018
Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Werley Kenneth R and Werley Marion J
Bought by
Mariz Shakif Kinan and Mariz Shakif
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Gomes
Keller Williams Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Shenkman
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$54,849
Premium/Discount to List
$14,849
37.12%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
217.15%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $148,000 | Settlement Usa Inc | |
| Deed | $54,849 | Hamilton Abstract Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $145,319 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2019 08/30/19 | Sold | $148,000 | 0.0% | $87 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2019 08/30/19 | Sold | $148,000 | +6.6% | $87 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2019 07/25/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/25/2019 07/25/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2019 07/15/19 | Price Changed | $138,900 | -0.7% | $82 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2019 06/13/19 | For Sale | $139,900 | 0.0% | $83 / Sq Ft |
| 05/28/2019 05/28/19 | Price Changed | $139,900 | -2.8% | $83 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2019 05/15/19 | For Sale | $143,900 | +162.4% | $85 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2018 10/19/18 | Sold | $54,849 | +37.1% | $32 / Sq Ft |
| 10/08/2018 10/08/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/01/2018 10/01/18 | For Sale | $40,000 | -- | $24 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,217 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2024 | $3,217 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2023 | $3,217 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2022 | $3,108 | $96,100 | $83,000 | $13,100 |
| 2021 | $3,047 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2020 | $2,970 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2019 | $2,924 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2018 | $2,716 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2017 | $2,649 | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $96,100 | $13,100 | $83,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Laurie Shenkman
Seller's Agent in 2019
Laurie Shenkman
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley
(610) 217-1293
37 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Gregory Horton
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
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Non Subscribing Office
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Claudio Tiburcio
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Claudio Tiburcio
CENTURY 21 Keim
(484) 767-0043
65 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2018
Cynthia Gomes
Keller Williams Real Estate
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PALH111516
APN: 640772039544-1
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