NOT LISTED FOR SALE

431 N 8th St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $225,000 - $257,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,913 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2021

Last sale price $131,901 $69 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,487/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of October 2021

Own a piece of history with this historic Allentown home! Uniquely designed, this brick twin features over 1900 square feet of living space, large living room, dining area, eat in kitchen with skylight, loft could be 3rd bedroom, large bedroom on third floor, full basement and fenced yard. Lots of potential here, great bones and convenient location! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dale Kessler

Realty 365 License #RS284385 Listed on: 06/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

nonmember nonmember

NON MBR Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,567

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,913 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • City Lights Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549792659938001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,567

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Semi Detached/Twin
  • Style: Colonial
  • County Assessment: 83800.00
  • Miscellaneous: Historic
  • Stories: 2.5
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Special Features: 20

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Laundry Hookup
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight, Stove Flue Available, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk in Closet
  • Floor: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 68.95
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1913
  • Square Footage: 1913
  • Total Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.055
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2400
  • Zoning Code: R-MH-MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549792659938001
  • County Taxes: 316.76
  • Municipal Taxes: 501.01
  • Total Taxes: 2567.29

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1749.52

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2021
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Karmas Management Llc
Seller's Agent
Dale Kessler
Realty 365
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$128,900
Sold Price
$131,901
Premium/Discount to List
$3,001
2.33%
Current Estimated Value
$238,601

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Merkle Jonathan W
Bought by
The New York Mellon and Cwabs Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2004
Sold by
Merkle Jonathan W and Walker Rayanne M
Bought by
Merkle Jonathan W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,250
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Merkle Claudia
Bought by
Merkle Jonathan W and Walker Rayanne M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1987
Sold by
Heher Jr Paul E and Heher Deborah
Bought by
Merkle Claudia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1976
Bought by
Heher Paul E and Heher Deborah
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Karmas Management Llc $131,901 Avenue 365 Lender Svcs Llc
The New York Mellon -- None Available
Merkle Jonathan W $47,656 --
Merkle Jonathan W $80,000 --
Merkle Claudia $79,900 --
Heher Paul E $15,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Merkle Jonathan W $68,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $131,901 +2.3% $69 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2021 06/23/21 For Sale $128,900 -- $67 / 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 $2,715 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2024 $2,715 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2023 $2,715 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2022 $2,620 $83,800 $77,100 $6,700
2021 $2,567 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2020 $2,500 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2019 $2,459 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2018 $2,297 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2017 $2,238 $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2016 -- $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2015 -- $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
2014 -- $83,800 $6,700 $77,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dale Kessler

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dale Kessler

    Realty 365

    (484) 707-3201

    10 in this area

    264 Total Sales

    Dale Kessler
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 672001

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549792659938-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

431 N 8th St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 431 N 8th St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 23 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $238,601, approximately $124 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 431 N 8th St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Central Elementary School, Francis D Raub Middle School, and William Allen High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes