NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 E Hickory St Allentown, PA 18109

Rittersville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $114,000 - $135,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
852 Sq Ft
$150/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2023

Last sale price $120,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $850/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fenced Yard
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

As of December 2023

This delightful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a well-lit living area, updated cabinets and appliances in the kitchen along with fresh paint and new flooring throughout. This home also comes with a clear certificate of occupancy along with efficient gas heat and cooking to keep those utility bills low. The seller is offering the option for lease-to-own or seller financing opening the door to homeownership. The property's location in East Allentown provides easy access to local amenities, schools, and parks, enhancing the overall convenience of this residence. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Strohl

Peak Properties PA License #RS320303 Listed on: 11/03/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Antonyos Sankari

Equity Lehigh Valley LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,568

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 976 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 852 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • City Lights Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Mosser Elementary School
  • Harrison Middle School
  • Louis E Dieruff High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640772630977001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,568

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row-End Unit, Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Colonial
  • County Assessment: 48200.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Middle Junior School: Harrison
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Laundry Hookup, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Floor: Laminate/Resilient, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Basement: Block, Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island/Peninsula
  • Price Per Square Foot: 140.85
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 852
  • Square Footage: 852
  • Total Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Covered Patio, Covered Porch, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass, Roll

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • Elementary School: Mosser
  • Middle School: Harrison
  • High School: Louis E Dieruff

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.022
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 976
  • Zoning Code: R-MH-MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640772630977001
  • County Taxes: 182.20
  • Municipal Taxes: 294.78
  • Total Taxes: 1568.38

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1091.40

MLS Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • Elementary School: Mosser
  • HighSchool: Louis E Dieruff

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2023
Closed on
Dec 26, 2023
Sold by
Jal Ventures Llc
Bought by
Barhoum Essa Chris
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Strohl
Peak Properties PA
Buyer's Agent
Antonyos Sankari
Equity Lehigh Valley LLC
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-11.11%
Total Days on Market
42
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$128,038

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,038
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Outstanding Balance
$94,837
Interest Rate
7.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,201

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
Gehris Layne A
Bought by
Jal Ventures Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1951
Bought by
Freeman Joseph and Freeman Irene
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
Barhoum Essa Chris $120,000 First United Land Transfer
Jal Ventures Llc $80,000 None Listed On Document
Freeman Joseph -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barhoum Essa Chris $96,000
Previous Owner Jal Ventures Llc $92,000
Previous Owner Gehris Layne A $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2023 12/29/23 Sold $120,000 -5.5% $141 / Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2023 12/07/23 Price Changed $127,000 -5.9% $149 / Sq Ft
11/29/2023 11/29/23 For Sale $135,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2023 11/03/23 For Sale $135,000 -- $158 / 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 $1,568 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2024 $1,568 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2023 $1,568 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2022 $1,513 $48,200 $44,000 $4,200
2021 $1,483 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2020 $1,445 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2019 $1,421 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2018 $1,326 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2017 $1,293 $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2016 -- $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2015 -- $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
2014 -- $48,200 $4,200 $44,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jennifer Strohl

    Peak Properties PA

    (484) 464-2540

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Jennifer Strohl
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Antonyos Sankari

    Equity Lehigh Valley LLC

    (484) 553-3863

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Antonyos Sankari
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 726679

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 640772630977-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18109 Rittersville

261 E Hickory St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 261 E Hickory St, Allentown, PA 18109 since 03 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $128,038, approximately $150 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 261 E Hickory St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Mosser Elementary School, Harrison-Morton Middle School, and Louis E. Dieruff High School.

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