NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Montclair Ave Bethlehem, PA 18015

Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $316,557 - $345,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,975 Sq Ft
$167/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 $1,711 / 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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Gontram William and Gontram Pamela C
Bought by
Knight James and Knight Danielle Lynn
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
2.80%
Original Mortgage
$286,740
Outstanding Balance
$283,952
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,937

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1986
Sold by
Gontram William J and Gontram Pamela C
Bought by
Gontram William J and Gontram Pamela C
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
Knight James $318,600 First United Land Transfer
Knight James Francis $318,600 First United Land Transfer
Gontram William J $41,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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

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

    14 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

    83 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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