NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 N Fountain St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $133,000 - $174,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,130 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 12, 2023

Last sale price $108,500 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $987/month

32 Days on Market

About This Home

As of January 2023

Center City Allentown 2-bedroom 1 bath end of row. Needs some TLC. 3rd floor attic space has tons of storage space. Private fenced back yard has a shed. Tenant paid for gas, electric, water & sewer. Property has tons of potential just needs the right buyer. Selling property As Is. The inspections would be for informational purposes only. Seller will provide a clear co from the city of Allentown only. Schedule you're showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Ryan

West End Associates Listed on: 10/07/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryant Rosado

Space Real Estate LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,662

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15x108

Home Design

  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,130 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549791321396 1

Community Details

Building Details

  • Insurance Expense $386
  • Maintenance Expense $1,000
  • Manager Expense $1,080
  • Operating Expense $4,127
  • Gross Income $10,800
  • Net Operating Income $6,672

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,662

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Investment Property
  • Property Sub Type: Investment Property
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row-End Unit
  • Technology: Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 50300.00
  • Stories: 2.5
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bathrooms: Semi Modern
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1130

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco

Utilities

  • Cooling: No Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Insurance: 386

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Maintenance Repair: 1000
  • Management: 1080

Fee Information

  • Operating Expense: 4127

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.037
  • Lot Dimensions: 15X108
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1620
  • Zoning Code: R-MH

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549791321396 1
  • County Taxes: 190.13
  • Municipal Taxes: 332.75
  • Total Taxes: 1661.83

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1138.95
  • Total Units: 1
  • Total Unit Count: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2022
Closed on
Jan 12, 2023
Sold by
Bauman Alan J
Bought by
Ayala Miguel
Seller's Agent
Carol Ryan
West End Associates
Buyer's Agent
Bryant Rosado
Space Real Estate LLC
List Price
$119,000
Sold Price
$108,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,500
-8.82%
Total Days on Market
32
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$151,110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,610
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.87%
Original Mortgage
$95,643
Outstanding Balance
$93,132
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$57,978

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2003
Sold by
Schwalm Timothy E
Bought by
Bauman Alan J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1993
Sold by
Carbone Michael J
Bought by
Schwalm Timothy E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1988
Sold by
Theodore Terri A
Bought by
Carbone Michael J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 1987
Sold by
Johnson Michael C and Theodore Terri A
Bought by
Theodore Terri A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1985
Bought by
Johnson Michael C and Theodor Terri A
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
Ayala Miguel $108,500 --
Bauman Alan J $42,500 --
Schwalm Timothy E $58,000 --
Carbone Michael J $41,500 --
Theodore Terri A -- --
Johnson Michael C $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ayala Miguel $95,643
Previous Owner Bauman Alan J $35,215
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Sold $108,500 -8.8% $96 / Sq Ft
11/08/2022 11/08/22 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 For Sale $119,000 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
10/13/2022 10/13/22 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2022 10/07/22 For Sale $119,000 -- $105 / 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 $1,662 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2024 $1,662 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2023 $1,662 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2022 $2,489 $50,300 $44,600 $5,700
2021 $1,573 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2020 $1,533 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2019 $1,932 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2018 $1,404 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2017 $1,369 $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2016 -- $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2015 -- $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
2014 -- $50,300 $5,700 $44,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Carol Ryan

    West End Associates

    (610) 435-9669

    30 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Carol Ryan
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Bryant Rosado

    Space Real Estate LLC

    (610) 969-9560

    6 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 702635

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549791321396-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

229 N Fountain St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 229 N Fountain St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 07 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $151,110, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 229 N Fountain St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Central Elementary School, Francis D Raub Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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