3599 Strauss Ave Bethlehem, PA 18015
Lower Saucon Township Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,299
Sq Ft
5,619
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of March 2024MODERN 3 Bedroom 2 FULL bath home on a quiet corner lot in SAUCON VALLEY School District! Open concept living/dining with a white, bright kitchen with glass interior lit cabinets, granite, and stainless steel appliances all included. Wood flooring and all new fresh paint throughout with many UPGRADES inside and out. Large windows let in plenty of natural light. New Heat pump and Central AC, new hot water heater, Radon system, and Newer roof (2016) adorns the modern exterior, which the stucco was completely redone and painted. Bedroom + full bath on the upper level and 2 additional spacious bedrooms and full bath on the lower level. Enjoy the cozy patio in front or back along with a large backyard to the side and updated landscaping. Contemporary sleek new insulated garage doors to the 1 car attached immaculate garage and paved driveway. Easy commute to NY/NJ or Philly with access to Route 309, I-78 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. And close to downtown Bethlehem dining and shops, the Promenade Shoppes, Lehigh University and more!
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$463
Year Built
1945
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type Category: Detached
- Style: Split Level
- County Assessment: 42900.00
- Miscellaneous: Radon Mitigated
- Stories: 2.0
- V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
- V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
- Year Built: 1945
- Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
- Middle Junior School: Saucon Valley Middle School
- Special Features: None
Interior Features
- Appliances: Clothes Dryer Electric, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator
- Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Contemporary, Laundry Lower Level
- Floor: Hardwood, Tile
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Rooms: 6
- Basement: Full, Fully Finished
- Bedrooms: 3
- Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
- Price Per Square Foot: 261.74
- Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1299
- Square Footage: 1299
- Total Room Count: 8
Exterior Features
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior: Patio
- Roof: Rubber
Garage/Parking
- Garage: Attached, Off Street
- Number Of Cars: 1
Utilities
- Amperage: 200
- Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
- Cooling: Central AC
- Heat Type: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
Schools
- School District: Saucon Valley
- Elementary School: Saucon Valley Elementary School
- Middle School: Saucon Valley Middle School
- High School: Saucon Valley Senior High School
Lot Info
- Acres: 0.129
- Lots: Corner, Flat, Not In Development, Paved Road, Public Road
- Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
- Lot Sq Ft: 5600
- Zoning Code: R12
Tax Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: Q6SW2 16 1 0719
- County Taxes: 463.32
- Municipal Taxes: 188.33
- Total Taxes: 2996.52
Multi Family
- School Taxes: 2344.87
MLS Schools
- School District: Saucon Valley
- Elementary School: Saucon Valley Elementary School
- HighSchool: Saucon Valley Senior High School
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 6, 2024
Closed on
Mar 6, 2024
Sold by
Piovesan Beth Ann
Bought by
Snyder Kelly and Schwartz Andrew
Seller's Agent
Kelly Houston
Keller Williams Northampton
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Shauger
RE/MAX 440
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
4.62%
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,365
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.68%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Outstanding Balance
$319,217
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,703
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 10, 2020
Closed on
Jan 19, 2021
Sold by
Loiacono Marc C
Bought by
Sweetana Beth
Seller's Agent
Christine Stefchak
Light House Realty LV LLC
Buyer's Agent
Heather Kramer
BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.77%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 12, 2019
Closed on
Jul 24, 2019
Sold by
Ragona Scott E
Bought by
Loiacono Marc C
Seller's Agent
Lori Bartkus
RE/MAX Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christine Stefchak
Light House Realty LV LLC
List Price
$212,000
Sold Price
$212,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.81%
Original Mortgage
$208,160
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 10, 2017
Closed on
Nov 14, 2017
Sold by
Left Turn Llc
Bought by
Ragona Scott E
Seller's Agent
Susan Knoble
Home Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mick Seislove
BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.45%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 2016
Sold by
Koehler William F and Koehler Lynn E Cohen
Bought by
Left Turn Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 1, 1991
Bought by
Koehler William F and Koehler Lynn
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $340,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $240,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $212,000 | Vast Abstract | |
| Deed | $200,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $55,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $79,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $323,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $228,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $208,160 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024 03/08/24 | Sold | $340,000 | +4.6% | $262 / Sq Ft |
| 02/12/2024 02/12/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/06/2024 02/06/24 | For Sale | $325,000 | +35.4% | $250 / Sq Ft |
| 01/22/2021 01/22/21 | Sold | $240,000 | -2.0% | $185 / Sq Ft |
| 12/12/2020 12/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/12/2020 12/12/20 | Price Changed | $245,000 | +2.1% | $189 / Sq Ft |
| 12/10/2020 12/10/20 | For Sale | $240,000 | +13.2% | $185 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2019 08/05/19 | Sold | $212,000 | 0.0% | $188 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2019 06/26/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/12/2019 06/12/19 | For Sale | $212,000 | +6.0% | $188 / Sq Ft |
| 11/14/2017 11/14/17 | Sold | $200,000 | 0.0% | $177 / Sq Ft |
| 10/20/2017 10/20/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10/2017 10/10/17 | For Sale | $200,000 | -- | $177 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $463 | $42,900 | $13,400 | $29,500 |
| 2024 | $3,029 | $42,900 | $13,400 | $29,500 |
| 2023 | $3,029 | $42,900 | $13,400 | $29,500 |
| 2022 | $2,976 | $42,900 | $13,400 | $29,500 |
| 2021 | $3,019 | $42,900 | $13,400 | $29,500 |
| 2020 | $3,073 | $42,900 | $13,400 | $29,500 |
| 2019 | $3,073 | $42,900 | $13,400 | $29,500 |
| 2018 | $2,935 | $41,500 | $13,400 | $28,100 |
| 2017 | $2,861 | $41,500 | $13,400 | $28,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $41,500 | $13,400 | $28,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $41,500 | $13,400 | $28,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $41,500 | $13,400 | $28,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Kelly Houston
Keller Williams Northampton
(610) 867-8888
2 in this area
416 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Jeffrey Shauger
RE/MAX
(215) 872-8988
1 in this area
105 Total Sales
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2021
Christine Stefchak
Light House Realty LV LLC
(484) 553-4779
1 in this area
108 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Heather Kramer
BHHS Fox & Roach
(610) 737-5342
3 in this area
67 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Lori Bartkus
RE/MAX
(484) 519-4444
2 in this area
125 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Shelby Ek
Spade Property Management Inc.
(484) 553-1862
Map
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 729757
APN: Q6SW2-16-1-0719
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