NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 E Raspberry St Bethlehem, PA 18018

Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $238,000 - $259,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,354 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2021

Last sale price $170,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,404/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Brick or Stone Veneer
  • Storm Doors
  • Screened Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2-minute walk to Elmwood Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

Welcome to 231 E Raspberry St located in the city of Historic Bethlehem. A charming twin home showing pride of ownership. An updated kitchen featuring a tin ceiling, hardwood floor, backsplash and updated appliances. First floor laundry and powder room. Screened back porch overlooking the patio and beautiful garden. Shed for convenient storage. Driveway next to the house currently provides off street parking for 3 cars . Second floor has updated full bathroom and two ample size bedrooms. 3rd floor bedroom with additional storage. Within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and colleges. This is not a drive by property. Can accommodate quick closing. Start the new year off enjoying your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bonnie Schive-Francavilla

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup Listed on: 12/18/2020

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

Last Buyer's Agent

Pat Miller

iLehighValley Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,922

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 1,218

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Brick or Stone Veneer
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,354 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 1,218 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number P6NE1C 5 20 0204

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,922

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Semi Detached/Twin
  • County Assessment: 33900.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Oven Gas, Oven-SC, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Laundry First, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Laminate/Resilient, Tile, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Price Per Square Foot: 125.55
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1354
  • Square Footage: 1354
  • Total Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brickote
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Patio, Screen Porch, Screens, Storm Door
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.028
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1218
  • Zoning Code: Rm

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: P6NE1C 5 20 0204
  • County Taxes: 400.02
  • Municipal Taxes: 617.66
  • Total Taxes: 2921.84

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1904.16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2020
Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Poltl Jennifer L
Bought by
Brown Ashley
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Schive-Francavilla
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
Buyer's Agent
Pat Miller
iLehighValley Real Estate
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.06%
Current Estimated Value
$246,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Outstanding Balance
$123,292
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$123,805

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2007
Sold by
Keeler Melissa J
Bought by
Pohl Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,950
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1997
Bought by
Keeler Melissa J
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
Brown Ashley $170,000 Woodstone Settlement Svcs
Pohl Jennifer L $171,200 --
Keeler Melissa J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Ashley $136,000
Previous Owner Poltl Jennifer L $75,000
Previous Owner Poltl Jennifer L $133,500
Previous Owner Pohl Jennifer L $131,950
Previous Owner Keeler Melissa J $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Sold $170,000 -5.5% $126 / Sq Ft
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Price Changed $179,900 -2.7% $133 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 For Sale $184,900 -- $137 / 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 $375 $34,700 $11,000 $23,700
2024 $3,067 $34,700 $11,000 $23,700
2023 $3,067 $34,700 $11,000 $23,700
2022 $2,973 $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2021 $2,953 $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2020 $2,925 $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2019 $2,915 $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2018 $2,844 $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2017 $2,810 $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2016 -- $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2015 -- $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
2014 -- $33,900 $11,000 $22,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bonnie Schive-Francavilla

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bonnie Schive-Francavilla

    HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

    (610) 398-0411

    2 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Bonnie Schive-Francavilla
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Pat Miller

    iLehighValley Real Estate

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Pat Miller
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 656617

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: P6NE1C 5 20 0204

Pennsylvania Northampton County Bethlehem 18018 Downtown Bethlehem

231 E Raspberry St, Bethlehem, PA

This home is located at 231 E Raspberry St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 since 18 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $246,588, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 231 E Raspberry St is a home located in Northampton County with nearby schools including Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Northeast Middle School, and Liberty High School.

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