$95,000
SOLD APR 18, 2014

233 Lafayette Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,492 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$64 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • 4-minute walk to Palmerton Park

About This Home

As of April 2014

Big enough for a large family but still affordable! Classic Palmerton twin in a great neighborhood. May be just what you are looking for and it's priced to sell! Featuring 4th and 5th Bedroom on the 3rd Floor. Use them as you desire.... also a home of character with the traditional front porch and hardwood floors! Economical pellet stove located in the huge 23x16 LR and no need for appliances; Everything Stays!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Christman

Keller Williams Real Estate - Palmerton License #AB067586 Listed on: 10/02/2013

Keller Williams Real Estate - Palmerton

Last Buyer's Agent

(Carbon) CCAR Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,354

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,492 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • <<microwave>>

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 42A 48 L8

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,354

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: 248 to Delaware Avenue to a left on 3rd, left on Lafayette to home on your right
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Phone: 610-826-8100
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1492.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 42A 48 L8
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 1731.09
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 2354.29
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1492.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1492.0
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 438.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1100.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • General Property Information Compensation Paid on Sellers Assist YN2: Yes
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Heater - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Interior Features Storage4: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room Level: First
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: First
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Cooling None4: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: First
  • Roof Slate2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Storage, Other
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • Lot Features: Not In Development
  • Disclosures: Right of First Refusal
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1492.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 42A 48 L8
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2354.29
  • Tax Book Number: 1831/320

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2013
Closed on
Apr 18, 2014
Sold by
Gutekunst Robert J
Bought by
Markley Merissa
Seller's Agent
Jim Christman
Keller Williams Real Estate - Palmerton
Buyer's Agent
(Carbon) CCAR Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$104,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-8.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$96,938
Outstanding Balance
$74,811
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$148,955

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Mcfarland Robert M
Bought by
Gutekunst Robert J and Gutekunst Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,600
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $95,000 None Available
Deed $93,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $96,938 New Conventional
Previous Owner $18,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $74,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2025 06/28/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $200,000 +110.5% $120 / Sq Ft
04/18/2014 04/18/14 Sold $95,000 -8.7% $64 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2013 10/03/13 For Sale $104,000 -- $70 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of 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 $3,344 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2024 $3,085 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2023 $2,993 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2022 $2,900 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2021 $2,786 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2020 $2,719 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2019 $2,652 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2018 $2,652 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2017 $2,610 $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2016 -- $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2015 -- $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
2014 -- $33,650 $5,900 $27,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-5981

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 42A-48-L8