NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 N Franklin St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $191,000 - $243,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,720 Sq Ft
$127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2020

Last sale price $137,000 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,376/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Franklin Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

31 N Franklin Street is definitely one to put on your must see list. Well maintained and lovingly updated. Step up to the welcoming front porch leading into the spacious living room with hardwood floors, original woodwork, brick & tile ornamental fireplace, and stained glass window. The living room is large enough to be a combination living room/dining room. Bright and airy eat-in kitchen has been recently painted and updated. On the second floor you will find three nice size bedrooms. The master has a walk-in closet, and the rear bedroom has access to the balcony. Full bath has been completely remodeled. The third floor boasts a bedroom, and an additional room with many uses. Full basement great for storage, and fully fenced private backyard with cement patio. Close to shopping, and major roadways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terrilynn Zukawski

Home Team Real Estate Listed on: 06/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Yanitza Galvan

I-Do Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,371

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 1,159 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,720 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room
  • City Lights Views
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549669718093001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,371

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Victorian
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 80600.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Laundry Hookup, Oven Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Drapes, Laundry Lower Level, Utility/Mud Room, Walk in Closet
  • Floor: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 79.65
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1720
  • Square Footage: 1720
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Porch, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Window
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass, Rubber

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window AC
  • Heat Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.027
  • Lots: Flat, Not In Development, Public Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1159
  • Zoning Code: R-MH-MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549669718093001
  • County Taxes: 304.67
  • Municipal Taxes: 448.60
  • Total Taxes: 2371.27

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1618.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Bower John D and Bower John
Bought by
Garcia Joselito Ventura
Seller's Agent
Terrilynn Zukawski
Home Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Yanitza Galvan
I-Do Real Estate
List Price
$134,500
Sold Price
$137,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1.86%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$218,770

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,770
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.28%
Original Mortgage
$134,518
Outstanding Balance
$120,789
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$87,859

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2018
Sold by
Bower John and Bower Jane
Bought by
Bower John

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2004
Sold by
Bidlow Rebecca D and Gehringer Rebecca D
Bought by
Bower John D and Bower Jane M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,700
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1993
Sold by
Biolow Rebecca D and Davis Marvin H
Bought by
Bidlow Rebecca D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1988
Sold by
Erbe Margaret S
Bought by
Biolow Rebecca D and Davis Marvin H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1986
Sold by
Rehrig David J
Bought by
Erbe Margaret S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1979
Bought by
Rehrig David J
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
Garcia Joselito Ventura $137,000 The Settlement Company
Bower John -- None Available
Bower John D $79,000 --
Bidlow Rebecca D -- --
Biolow Rebecca D $61,000 --
Erbe Margaret S $45,000 --
Rehrig David J $22,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garcia Joselito Ventura $134,518
Previous Owner Bower John D $50,500
Previous Owner Bower John D $36,600
Previous Owner Bower John D $12,200
Previous Owner Bower John D $80,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $137,000 +1.9% $80 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $134,500 -- $78 / 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 $2,578 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2024 $2,578 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2023 $2,578 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2022 $2,486 $80,600 $75,900 $4,700
2021 $2,436 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2020 $2,371 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2019 $2,332 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2018 $2,182 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2017 $2,126 $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2016 -- $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2015 -- $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
2014 -- $80,600 $4,700 $75,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terrilynn Zukawski

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Terrilynn Zukawski

    Home Team Real Estate

    (610) 216-4595

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Terrilynn Zukawski
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  • Yanitza Galvan

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Yanitza Galvan

    I-Do Real Estate

    (484) 358-5448

    9 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Yanitza Galvan
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 637712

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549669718093-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

31 N Franklin St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 31 N Franklin St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 02 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $218,770, approximately $127 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 31 N Franklin St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Union Terrace Elementary School, Francis D Raub Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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