$400,000
SOLD MAR 25, 2022
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,383 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2023

Elegant stone and brick cape cod located steps from Cedar Beach and the Allentown Rose Garden. Fully updated by the current owners this immaculate home is in absolute move-in condition. Well-built, the light-filled house includes a welcoming entry foyer with open staircase, formal living room with picture window, large formal dining room, bright and cheery eat-in kitchen with pantry, first floor master with walk-in closet and full bath, plus main level laundry. Two remarkable bedrooms, full bath, and attic storage complete the upstairs. The use of hardwood flooring and tile throughout the home shows an extra touch of quality. Full basement and side entry two-car garage provide exceptional storage. The private patio provides views of the gardens located throughout the sprawling back yard. Attention to detail is evident throughout this lovely West End single. Showings begin at noon on Friday 2/18.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Fortna

RE/MAX Real Estate License #RS127260A Listed on: 02/14/2022

RE/MAX Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Alex Fortna

RE/MAX Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Clifton

Better Homes&Gardens RE Valley

Better Homes&Gardens RE Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,427

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 141.72 x 110
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-L-LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,383 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 548695541612001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,427

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • County Assessment: 225000.00
  • Stories: 1.5
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 167.86
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2383
  • Square Footage: 2383
  • Total Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Curbs, Patio, Storm Door
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached
  • Number Of Cars: 2

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.306
  • Lot Dimensions: 141.72 x 110
  • Lots: Flat
  • Lot Size: 10001-20000 sq. ft
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13334
  • Zoning Code: R-L-LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 548695541612001
  • County Taxes: 850.50
  • Municipal Taxes: 1738.55
  • Total Taxes: 7427.36

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 4838.31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2023
Closed on
Aug 3, 2023
Sold by
Rivera Christopher and Rivera Marissa
Bought by
Vanvleet Benjamin R and Vanvleet Mindy L
Seller's Agent
Gina Clifton
Better Homes&Gardens RE Valley
Buyer's Agent
John Fiore
RE/MAX Real Estate
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
5.01%
Current Estimated Value
$461,867

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,867
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.06%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2022
Closed on
Mar 25, 2022
Sold by
Joseph Cholko
Bought by
Ferolie Marissa K and Rivera Christopher
Seller's Agent
Brenda Fortna
RE/MAX Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gina Clifton
Better Homes&Gardens RE Valley
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.26%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2014
Closed on
Feb 13, 2015
Sold by
Wie Donald E and Reilly Teresa W
Bought by
Cholko Joseph and Cholko Amria L
Seller's Agent
Barbara Bottitta
Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Guttman
Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-9.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.62%
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 1961
Bought by
Wieand Wilma E
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $440,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $400,000 Edge Abstract
Special Warranty Deed $195,000 None Available
Deed $31,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,760 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $180,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $156,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Sold $440,000 +5.0% $185 / Sq Ft
06/11/2023 06/11/23 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2023 06/09/23 For Sale $419,000 +4.8% $176 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Sold $400,000 +14.3% $168 / Sq Ft
02/23/2022 02/23/22 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2022 02/14/22 For Sale $350,000 +79.5% $147 / Sq Ft
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Sold $195,000 -2.3% $82 / Sq Ft
01/06/2015 01/06/15 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2014 12/16/14 Price Changed $199,500 -7.2% $84 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 For Sale $214,900 -- $90 / 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 $7,684 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2024 $7,684 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2023 $7,684 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2022 $7,427 $225,000 $186,400 $38,600
2021 $7,286 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2020 $7,106 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2019 $6,997 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2018 $6,478 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2017 $6,321 $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2016 -- $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2015 -- $225,000 $38,600 $186,400
2014 -- $266,600 $38,600 $228,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 687808

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 548695541612-1