NOT LISTED FOR SALE

306 Bridge St Catasauqua, PA 18032

Estimated Value: $439,000 - $527,933

6 Beds
2 Baths
3,562 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $339,000 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,789/month

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Catasauqua Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

If you are looking to own a part of history, then check out this piece of property. Originally part of the Breisch Farm and sight of Col. Melchior M. Horn. In 1885 Alexander Ehrlich built his home office where he practiced law. His son followed in his footsteps. The current owner purchased the property from Dr. Peterson, DDS where he also had his office. The current owner has invested over $100,000 in improvements from an inground pool, a stone wall , wrought iron railing and fencing, new bathrooms, au pairs suite and much more. The inside features include a stained glass window, exposed beams and bricks, a stunning living room with large French-pane windows and a fireplace. Living quarters include a home office space with a private outside entrance. There is also a large rear entrance 2 car garage. Put this historical landmark on your Must See list. You will be glad you came by

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Neely

Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown License #AB044867A Listed on: 10/19/2020

Keller Williams Real Estate -  Allentown

Co-Listed By

Dale Wallace

Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown License #RS170527L

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Colangelo

Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley License #AB065793

Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125.24 x 134.65
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R2, R-2 Medium Density Residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,562 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

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

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Poolside Lot

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Sheckler Elementary School
  • Catasauqua Middle School
  • Catasauqua High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 006
  • Assessor Parcel Number 640809478459-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: If you are looking to own a part of history, then check out this piece of property. Originally part of the Breisch Farm and sight of Col. Melchior M. Horn. In 1885 Alexander Ehrlich built his home office where he practiced law. His son followed in his footsteps. The current owner purchased the property from Dr. Peterson, DDS where he also had his office. The current owner has invested over $100,000 in improvements from an inground pool, a stone wall , wrought iron railing and fencing, new bathrooms, au pairs suite and much more. The inside features include a stained glass window, exposed beams and bricks, a stunning living room with large French-pane windows and a fireplace. Living quarters include a home office space with a private outside entrance. There is also a large rear entrance 2 car garage. Put this historical landmark on your Must See list. You will be glad you came by
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Hookup, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3562
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3562
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 98.23
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3562
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 306

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass, Rubber, Slate
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: CATASAUQUA AREA
  • Elementary School: SHECKLER
  • Middle School: CATASAUQUA
  • High School: CATASAUQUA
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397386
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SHECKLER
  • High School: CATASAUQUA
  • Middle Or Junior School: CATASAUQUA

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 267100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 49500.00
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Level, Not In Development, Poolside, Road Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 125.24 x 134.65
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18029.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R2
  • Zoning Description: R-2 Medium Density Residential

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3951609
  • School Tax: 6292.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9815.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640809478459-00001
  • Tax Lot: 006
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3562
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 04/30/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CATASAUQUA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2020
Closed on
Mar 28, 2021
Sold by
Smith Michael A
Bought by
Hakim Mary Anne
Seller's Agent
George Neely
Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Colangelo
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$339,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,900
-10.77%
Current Estimated Value
$499,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%
Original Mortgage
$305,100
Outstanding Balance
$276,064
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$223,169

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2009
Sold by
Peterman John P
Bought by
Smith Michael A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,611
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1976
Bought by
Peterman John P and Peterman Louise M
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hakim Mary Anne $339,000 None Available
Smith Michael A $354,000 --
Peterman John P $54,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hakim Mary-Anne P $100,000
Open Hakim Mary Anne $305,100
Previous Owner Smith Michael A $341,097
Previous Owner Smith Michael A $361,611
Previous Owner Peterman John P $43,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $339,000 -3.1% $95 / Sq Ft
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2021 01/31/21 Price Changed $349,900 -4.1% $98 / Sq Ft
01/13/2021 01/13/21 Price Changed $364,900 -3.9% $102 / Sq Ft
10/19/2020 10/19/20 For Sale $379,900 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $12,827 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2024 $12,533 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2023 $12,554 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2022 $9,815 $316,600 $267,100 $49,500
2021 $9,815 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2020 $9,464 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2019 $9,088 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2018 $8,593 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2017 $8,361 $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2016 -- $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2015 -- $316,600 $49,500 $267,100
2014 -- $307,400 $49,500 $257,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALH115344

Bright MLS

APN: 640809478459-1