NOT LISTED FOR SALE

421 Birch Dr Lehighton, PA 18235

Estimated Value: $289,143 - $335,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,302 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2024

Last sale price $285,000 $219 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,926/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

As of August 2024

Nestled in a serene country setting with panoramic views, this meticulously updated home offers a blend of modern comfort and tranquil living. Highlights include a newly installed well pump (2022) and leaf gutter guard (2020), ensuring hassle-free maintenance. Step inside to discover a tastefully updated kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, complemented by beautiful hardwood floors and recent paint throughout. The home boasts a new electrical panel and upgraded lighting completed in 2023, enhancing both efficiency and aesthetics. Enjoy the convenience of a new storm door and the security provided by a park-like yard partially bordered by privacy fencing. Entertain effortlessly on the expansive deck naturally shaded by a majestic maple tree, the covered patio, and around the outdoor fire pit, perfect for gatherings year-round all and in all weather conditions. Ideally situated for easy commuting near Route 209 and the PA Turnpike entrance, residents also benefit from proximity to recreational attractions including Jim Thorpe, Pocono Raceway, and Blue Mountain Ski Area. This property offers a rare blend of modern updates, scenic views, and convenient location—truly a retreat to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Gothard

RE/MAX Real Estate Listed on: 07/02/2024

RE/MAX Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

nonmember nonmember

NON MBR Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,298

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 131

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,302 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • High Head Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 70G-12-B17

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,298

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • County Assessment: 45900.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • View: Mountain, Panoramic
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Garage Door, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island, Family Room Basement, Laundry First
  • Floor: Hardwood, Linoleum, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Full, Fully Finished, Poured Concrete, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Kitchen Island/Peninsula
  • Price Per Square Foot: 218.89
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1302
  • Square Footage: 1879
  • Total Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Brick
  • Exterior: Covered Patio, Deck, Fire Pit, Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Built In
  • Number Of Cars: 1

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.450
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 131
  • Lots: Not In Development, Public Road, View
  • Lot Size: 10001-20000 sq. ft
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19602
  • Zoning Code: resi

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 70G-12-B17
  • County Taxes: 562.28
  • Municipal Taxes: 313.82
  • Total Taxes: 3298.08

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2421.89

MLS Schools

  • School District: Lehighton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2024
Closed on
Aug 12, 2024
Sold by
Trinkle Bonnie Lee and Hahn Judith
Bought by
Oliver Kenneth F and Oliver Nicole M
Seller's Agent
Pamela Gothard
RE/MAX Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.64%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$312,286

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,286
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$225,415
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$86,871

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2019
Closed on
Feb 7, 2020
Sold by
Brian Michael O and Brian Megan O
Bought by
Trinkle Bonnie
Seller's Agent
Pamela Gothard
RE/MAX Real Estate - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Gothard
RE/MAX Real Estate - Allentown
List Price
$194,500
Sold Price
$129,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,600
-33.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2016
Closed on
Oct 14, 2016
Sold by
Sachs Margit
Bought by
Brian Michael O and Brian Megan O
Seller's Agent
Michael Pinnock
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Don Wenner
Real of Pennsylvania
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$167,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.29%
Original Mortgage
$163,975
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1984
Bought by
Sachs John and Sachs Margit
Source: Public Records

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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
Oliver Kenneth F $285,000 Evergreen Settlement Company
Trinkle Bonnie $129,900 Carbon Search & Setmnt Svcs
Brian Michael O $167,000 None Available
Sachs John $57,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oliver Kenneth F $228,000
Previous Owner Brian Michael O $163,975
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Sold $285,000 +3.6% $219 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2024 07/02/24 For Sale $275,000 +111.7% $211 / Sq Ft
02/07/2020 02/07/20 Sold $129,900 -33.2% $69 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2019 04/25/19 For Sale $194,500 +16.5% $104 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Sold $167,000 -1.7% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/16/2016 08/16/16 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2016 07/29/16 For Sale $169,900 -- $130 / 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 $3,516 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2024 $3,333 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2023 $3,298 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2022 $3,298 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2021 $3,120 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2020 $3,120 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2019 $2,982 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2018 $2,982 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2017 $2,982 $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2016 -- $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2015 -- $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
2014 -- $45,900 $6,700 $39,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 740850

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 70G-12-B17