NOT LISTED FOR SALE

227 E Washington Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018

Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $327,000 - $351,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 05, 2021

Last sale price $245,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,816/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 0.16 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 4-minute walk to Bernie Fritz Playground

About This Home

As of August 2021

Welcome Home to 227 E Washington Avenue! This adorable cape cod has been loved and cared for by the original owner. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features an eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, 1st-floor bedroom, and half bath. Upstairs features 2 larger style bedrooms with hardwood floors and a center hall full bathroom. There is a finished basement with Bilco doors. This corner lot is large that leads to an oversized 2-car garage with plenty of space and storage. Schedule your showing today on this cozy home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Rittenhouse

(888) 397-7352 john@johnrittenhouse.com EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 06/22/2021

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,782

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Not In Develeopment Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48621233876623

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,782

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 1740
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1740
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 205.88
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1190
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 550
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 550
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Asphalt
  • View: City
  • 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: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Off Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7000.00
  • Zoning: R

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4782.34
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 48621233876623
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BETHLEHEM AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2021
Closed on
Aug 5, 2021
Sold by
Kooistra Kay L and Gackenbach Brenda K
Bought by
Felix Jefte and Felix Mercedes Arelis
Seller's Agent
John Rittenhouse
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
4.26%
Current Estimated Value
$341,396

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,396
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.70%
Original Mortgage
$232,750
Outstanding Balance
$211,642
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$129,754
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
Felix Jefte $245,000 Lighthouse Abstract Ltd
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Felix Jefte $232,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Sold $245,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Price Changed $245,000 +4.3% $141 / Sq Ft
06/22/2021 06/22/21 For Sale $235,000 -- $135 / 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 $593 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2024 $4,853 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2023 $4,853 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2022 $4,815 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2021 $4,782 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2020 $4,737 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2019 $4,721 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2018 $4,606 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2017 $4,551 $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2016 -- $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2015 -- $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
2014 -- $54,900 $17,700 $37,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Rittenhouse

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    John Rittenhouse

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (888) 397-7352

    4 in this area

    115 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PANH2000050

Bright MLS

APN: N6SE1C-15-1-0204

Pennsylvania Northampton County Bethlehem 18017 Downtown Bethlehem

227 E Washington Ave, Bethlehem, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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