$355,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

273 Columbia Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$235 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Palmerton Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

GREAT HOME! GREAT LOCATION! PARK LIKE SETTING! Spacious 3-BR, 2-BA, Ranch nestled in the neighborhood of the borough of Palmerton! You'll feel right at home the moment you walk into the living room featuring spacious rooms and a floor plan allowing you to move easily though-out the home! Stroll to the bright, open kitchen featuring hickory cabinets, long granite countertops, tile for lots of creative cooking, tile backsplash, stainless appliances, counter island seating for 3, and breakfast area! The spacious master bedroom ensuite features a bathroom with an oversize tile shower and floors! Hardwood floors installed in the dining room & hallway (2010), Stone facade on front of the home (2010), LTV flooring in Master BR (2025), newer H/W heater (2020), Central Air (2023) are a few of the many improvements by the sellers. An oversize (28' x 36') detached 2-car garage for any car enthusiast or man cave for all their toys. The "Astroturf" yard creates a very low maintenance free fenced in yard! A side driveway into the yard provides entry to the lower 1-car garage for storing yard and other equipment. A Jacuzzi, currently located in the garage & included in the sale, can be moved into the Gazebo. Full unfinished basement, perfect for a recreation room, workshop, gym, or storage. Landscaped gardens and rolling greenery lend to the homes peaceful setting! Conveniently located, minutes and within walking to downtown, parks, schools, churches an local shops! SHOWN WITH PRIDE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cass Chies

Diamond 1st Real Estate LLC Listed on: 05/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Alicia Ruddell

Keller Williams Allentown

Keller Williams Allentown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,942

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40' x 160'

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • City Lights Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Palmerton High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,942

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 2006
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.15
  • Lot Size: 40' x 160'
  • Road Frontage Type: Public Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: D1R1
  • Subdivision Name: Not in Development
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1512.0
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Data
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1512.0
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • WaterHeater: Electric

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Palmerton

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Zoning: Resi

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6942.04

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Palmerton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Lehr Devin Jeffrey
Bought by
Mason Joshua J and Mason Danielle E
Seller's Agent
Cass Chies
Diamond 1st Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Alicia Ruddell
Keller Williams Allentown
List Price
$345,500
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,500
2.75%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.77%
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Outstanding Balance
$284,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,851

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2023
Sold by
Lehr Jeffrey A and Lehr Brenda A
Bought by
J & B Lehr Irrevocale Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2006
Sold by
Lehigh Land Group Corp
Bought by
Lehr Jeffrey A and Lehr Brenda E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2005
Sold by
Desousa Timothy M
Bought by
Lehigh Land Group Corp
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $355,000 Keystone Premier Settlement Se
Deed -- --
Deed $195,565 None Available
Deed $60,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $284,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $67,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $97,855 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $102,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $66,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $355,000 +2.7% $235 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Off Market $345,500 -- --
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $345,500 -- $229 / 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 $6,942 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2024 $6,404 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2023 $6,212 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2022 $6,019 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2021 $5,784 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2020 $5,644 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2019 $5,504 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2018 $5,504 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2017 $5,417 $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2016 -- $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2015 -- $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
2014 -- $69,850 $9,850 $60,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 758040

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 42A-48-A62