NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3244 Route 212 Hellertown, PA 18055

Estimated Value: $484,000 - $517,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2024

Last sale price $434,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,116/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Springfield Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of June 2024

Located less than 10 minutes from Bethlehem, this modern Victorian home offers original craftsmanship with Exceptional modern amenities. Built in 1880, this brick and cobblestone home features 9ft ceilings, built-in cabinets, plank and limestone flooring, new windows, and a 75 year new copper and tile roof. The iron staircase railing, plaster walls, decorative ceilings, chandeliers and fans, a large dining room, and a parlor with restored original fireplace add to the charm of the era. Beyond the mahogany pocket doors, the kitchen has exposed beams, stainless steel appliances including a Thor 5 burner professional stove/oven, soapstone countertops, custom cabinets, and a heated tile floor. The butler’s pantry/ breakfast room has one of the 2 1⁄2 baths that feature antique sinks, a clawfoot tub or a marble shower. The second floor presents three sunny bedrooms and a bonus room/ office studio. Antique French doors lead you to a wrought iron balcony – one of three covered porches. On the third floor, the butler’s quarters has exposed beams and a full bath and can be enjoyed as a Master bedroom suite. The iron fence and granite patio guide you to a “zen” garden with mature gardens. The barn with HVAC unit is zoned for a business or apartment and has exposed beams, heated flooring, and a separate barnyard with a parking lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Torchia

Preferred Properties Plus Listed on: 04/14/2024

Co-Listed By

Melissa Welsh

Preferred Properties Plus License #RS338856

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Husted

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,722

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82 x 200
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned 42VR

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 42-019-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,722

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Victorian
  • County Assessment: 29480.00
  • Miscellaneous: Home Business
  • Stories: 3.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer Electric, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Refrigerator, Water Softener Own, Water Treatment Own
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island, Extended Family Qtrs, Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Bedroom, Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Dining Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 220.30
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1970
  • Square Footage: 1970
  • Total Room Count: 12

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior: Balcony, Covered Porch, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Large Barn, Patio, Storm Window, Workshop
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached, Off Street, Parking Pad
  • Number Of Cars: 4

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC, Window ACs
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Oil, Zoned Heat
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Drainfield, Septic
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Palisades

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.266
  • Lot Dimensions: 82 x 200
  • Lots: View
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11587
  • Zoning Code: 42VR

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42-019-030
  • County Taxes: 750.27
  • Municipal Taxes: 501.16
  • Total Taxes: 4722.41

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 3470.98

MLS Schools

  • School District: Palisades

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Bidwell James R and Bidwell Laurence E
Bought by
Mcgrath Patrick Anthony and Adler Mariah Anne
Current Estimated Value
$492,251

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$485,000
Outstanding Balance
$484,583
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$7,668

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2024
Sold by
Bidwell James R
Bought by
Bidwell James R and Bidwell Laurence E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2024
Closed on
Jun 19, 2024
Sold by
Mattiola Mary Ann Sabbatini
Bought by
Bidwell James R
Seller's Agent
Jeff Torchia
Preferred Properties Plus
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Husted
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$434,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-5.63%
Views
284

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.79%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2022
Closed on
Sep 16, 2022
Sold by
James Haklar
Bought by
Mattiola Mary Ann Sabbatin
Seller's Agent
Roger Cressman
Equity Lehigh Valley LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Torchia
Preferred Properties Plus
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$301,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,750
-7.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.05%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2021
Closed on
Jan 26, 2022
Sold by
Bell Melanie A and Bell Omas J
Bought by
Haklar James
Seller's Agent
Daniel Gegan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-11.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.84%
Original Mortgage
$229,500
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2011
Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Pearson Brothers Holdings
Bought by
Bell Melanie A
Seller's Agent
Ginny Waters
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
William Mahler
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$93,000
-28.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2001
Sold by
Franklin John A
Bought by
Pearson Brothers Holdings

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2000
Sold by
Hughes Janet E and Hughes Heather S
Bought by
Franklin John A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Mcgrath Patrick Anthony $515,000 My Title Pro
Bidwell James R -- My Title Pro
Bidwell James R $434,000 Steelhouse Abstract
Mattiola Mary Ann Sabbatin $301,250 --
Haklar James $255,000 Title Services
Bell Melanie A $230,000 None Available
Pearson Brothers Holdings $360,000 --
Franklin John A $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcgrath Patrick Anthony $485,000
Previous Owner Bidwell James R $266,000
Previous Owner Haklar James $229,500
Previous Owner Pearson Brothers Holdings $550,000
Previous Owner Pearson Brothers Holdings $125,000
Previous Owner Pearson Brothers Holdings $200,000
Previous Owner Pearson Brothers Holdings $80,000
Previous Owner Pearson Brothers Holdings $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2024 06/19/24 Sold $434,000 -3.3% $220 / Sq Ft
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2024 04/23/24 Price Changed $449,000 -2.4% $228 / Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 For Sale $459,900 +52.7% $233 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Sold $301,250 -7.3% $153 / Sq Ft
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2022 07/30/22 For Sale $325,000 +27.5% $165 / Sq Ft
02/03/2022 02/03/22 Sold $255,000 -11.8% $137 / Sq Ft
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2021 09/20/21 For Sale $289,000 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
09/16/2021 09/16/21 Price Changed $289,000 +21.9% $155 / Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $237,000 -10.6% $120 / Sq Ft
06/27/2012 06/27/12 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Price Changed $265,000 -11.4% $135 / Sq Ft
11/15/2011 11/15/11 Price Changed $299,000 -8.0% $152 / Sq Ft
09/29/2011 09/29/11 Price Changed $325,000 -1.5% $165 / Sq Ft
01/31/2011 01/31/11 For Sale $330,000 -- $168 / 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
2024 $4,781 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2023 $4,722 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2022 $4,583 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2021 $4,494 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2020 $4,494 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2019 $4,444 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2018 $4,415 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2017 $4,347 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2016 $4,347 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2015 $3,253 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
2014 $3,253 $29,480 $4,960 $24,520
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Torchia

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jeff Torchia

    Preferred Properties Plus

    (610) 360-6466

    268 Total Sales

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  • Melissa Welsh

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Melissa Welsh

    Preferred Properties Plus

    (267) 218-4447

    20 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Patricia Husted

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside

    25 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Roger Cressman

    Equity Lehigh Valley LLC

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  • Daniel Gegan

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Daniel Gegan

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown

    (215) 429-5766

    9 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    datacorrect BrightMLS

    Non Subscribing Office

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 735725

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 42-019-030

Pennsylvania Bucks County Hellertown 18055

3244 Route 212, Hellertown, PA

This home is located at 3244 Route 212, Hellertown, PA 18055 since 14 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $506,821, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 3244 Route 212 is a home located in Bucks County with nearby schools including Springfield Elementary School, Palisades Middle School, and Palisades High School.

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