NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 W Fairview St Bethlehem, PA 18018

Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $277,000 - $327,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,111 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2024

Last sale price $265,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,685/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.13 Acre Lot
  • Marble Flooring
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

About This Home

As of May 2024

This charming 2,111 sq ft single family home in North Bethlehem offers convenient living just minutes from Moravian University. The first floor features a cozy living room with oversized window and dining room with gleaming hardwood floors, complemented by a modern kitchen boasting luxury vinyl tile floors, tile counters, dishwasher, and microwave. A convenient half bath/laundry room adds practicality. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a full hall bath, while the finished heated attic serves as a great storage area. Recent upgrades include new gas heat, central air, hot water heater, and dryer in 2023. With a full basement with toilet, enclosed 16 x 6 front porch with Jalousie windows, and off-street parking for up to 6 vehicles, plus a storage shed, this home provides both comfort and functionality. Living room and master bedroom freshly painted. Enjoy easy access to downtown Bethlehem and SteelStacks events, making it an ideal location for vibrant city living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Ginsburg

BHHS Regency Real Estate Listed on: 04/18/2024

BHHS Regency Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Georgiana Torrella

IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley License #RS350043

IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Rm-Residential

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,111 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • William Penn Elementary School
  • Northeast Middle School
  • Liberty High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number N6SW3C 14 4 0204

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,565

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Insulation: Type Unknown
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 51500.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Middle Junior School: Northeast Middle School
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer Electric, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Foyer, Laundry First
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, LVP/LVT Luxury Vinyl Plank, Marble, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 125.53
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2111
  • Square Footage: 2111
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Brick
  • Exterior: Curbs, Enclosed Porch, Replacement Windows, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Off Street
  • Number Of Cars: 6

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC, Window ACs
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.129
  • Lots: Flat
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5600
  • Zoning Code: Rm-Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: N6SW3C 14 4 0204
  • County Taxes: 556.20
  • Municipal Taxes: 1011.46
  • Total Taxes: 4564.96

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2997.30

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem
  • Elementary School: William Penn Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Liberty High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
May 22, 2024
Sold by
Koch Michael S and Koch Mandy L
Bought by
Fowler Daniel William
Seller's Agent
Larry Ginsburg
BHHS Regency Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Georgiana Torrella
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
6.04%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$310,323

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.02%
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Outstanding Balance
$247,988
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,335

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Smith Patrick D
Bought by
Koch Michael S and Koch Mandy L
Seller's Agent
Karen Kucharik
Weichert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Larry Ginsburg
BHHS Regency Real Estate
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$184,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.05%
Original Mortgage
$173,806
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2013
Closed on
Nov 22, 2013
Sold by
Ezzell Kevin
Bought by
Smith Patrick D
Seller's Agent
Joseph Finnerty
BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Garcsar
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-10.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%
Original Mortgage
$122,735
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Ezzell Kevin and Ezzell Michele
Bought by
Ezzell Kevin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2007
Sold by
Groff Real Est Inv
Bought by
Ezzell Kevin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2006
Sold by
Scandlen Robert
Bought by
Groff Real Estate
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
Fowler Daniel William $265,000 None Listed On Document
Koch Michael S $184,900 Hamilton Abstract Company
Smith Patrick D $125,000 None Available
Ezzell Kevin -- None Available
Ezzell Kevin J $159,900 --
Groff Real Estate $95,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fowler Daniel William $251,750
Previous Owner Koch Michael S $173,806
Previous Owner Smith Patrick D $122,735
Previous Owner Ezzell Kevin J $25,000
Previous Owner Ezzell Kevin J $121,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2024 05/22/24 Sold $265,000 +6.0% $126 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 For Sale $249,900 +35.2% $118 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Sold $184,900 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2019 07/29/19 For Sale $184,900 +47.9% $102 / Sq Ft
11/22/2013 11/22/13 Sold $125,000 -10.7% $69 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/10/2013 10/10/13 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2013 01/19/13 For Sale $139,900 -- $77 / 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 $552 $51,100 $16,400 $34,700
2024 $4,517 $51,100 $16,400 $34,700
2023 $4,517 $51,100 $16,400 $34,700
2022 $4,481 $51,100 $16,400 $34,700
2021 $4,451 $51,100 $16,400 $34,700
2020 $4,409 $51,100 $16,400 $34,700
2019 $4,188 $48,700 $16,400 $32,300
2018 $4,086 $48,700 $16,400 $32,300
2017 $4,037 $48,700 $16,400 $32,300
2016 -- $48,700 $16,400 $32,300
2015 -- $48,700 $16,400 $32,300
2014 -- $48,700 $16,400 $32,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Larry Ginsburg

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Larry Ginsburg

    BHHS Regency Real Estate

    (610) 393-0892

    8 in this area

    302 Total Sales

    Larry Ginsburg
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Georgiana Torrella

    IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

    (610) 417-9722

    9 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Georgiana Torrella
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Karen Kucharik

    Weichert Realtors

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Joseph Finnerty

    BHHS Fox & Roach

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  • Laura Stivala

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Laura Stivala

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside

    (732) 672-7029

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Laura Stivala
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Melissa Garcsar

    IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

    (610) 762-1313

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Melissa Garcsar
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 736181

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: N6SW3C-14-4-0204

Pennsylvania Northampton County Bethlehem 18018 Downtown Bethlehem

280 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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