NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Montclair Ave Bethlehem, PA 18015

Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $300,000 - $335,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,975 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 11, 2025

Last sale price $318,600 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,731 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Washer and Dryer
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Martin Luther king Jr park

About This Home

As of April 2025

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom property, located just one block from Lehigh University, is a fantastic investment opportunity with high rental income potential and situated within the coveted Lehigh University student overlay zone. Perfect for student housing or a large, spacious house to call home, this home offers spacious living areas, modern updates, and a highly desirable location. Never need a car at this location but one off-street parking space and yard provide added convenience and appeal. A clear Certificate of Occupancy is in process. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a prime rental property in a thriving university area!
Owner is a Licensed realtor in Pennsylvania

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Gontram

Weichert Realtors Listed on: 02/01/2025

Weichert Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Wakely

RE/MAX Real Estate License #RS303234

RE/MAX Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,111

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,310 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,975 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Washer and Dryer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number P6SW2C 12 7D 0204

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,111

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

2,310 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Semi Detached/Twin
  • Style: Victorian
  • County Assessment: 34400.00
  • Stories: 2.5
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer Electric, Clothes Washer, Oven/Range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 161.32
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1975
  • Square Footage: 1975
  • Total Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass, Built Up, Rubber

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Off & On Street
  • Number Of Cars: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window ACs
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.053
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2310
  • Zoning Code: 04RM

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: P6SW2C 12 7D 0204
  • County Taxes: 371.52
  • Municipal Taxes: 675.62
  • Total Taxes: 3110.80

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2063.66

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pam Gontram
Weichert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Wakely
RE/MAX Real Estate
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$318,600
Premium/Discount to List
$3,600
1.14%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$316,554

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,046
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%
Original Mortgage
$286,740
Outstanding Balance
$283,952
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,602

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1986
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$318,600 First United Land Transfer
$318,600 First United Land Transfer
$41,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $286,740
Closed $286,740
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $318,600 +1.1% $161 / Sq Ft
02/15/2025 02/15/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $315,000 -- $159 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $372 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2025 $372 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2024 $3,041 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2023 $3,041 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2022 $3,017 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2021 $2,997 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2020 $2,968 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2019 $2,838 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2018 $2,886 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2017 $2,852 $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2016 -- $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2015 -- $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
2014 -- $34,400 $8,200 $26,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Pam Gontram

    Weichert Realtors

    (484) 862-2856

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Pam Gontram
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  • Danielle Wakely

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Danielle Wakely

    RE/MAX

    (484) 707-2169

    6 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Danielle Wakely
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 751713

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: P6SW2C-12-7D-0204

Pennsylvania Northampton County Bethlehem 18015 Downtown Bethlehem

453 Montclair Ave, Bethlehem, PA

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