NOT LISTED FOR SALE

500 Orchid Cir Emmaus, PA 18049

Estimated Value: $761,929 - $841,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,611 Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2012

Last sale price $415,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,355/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 0.99 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Emmaus High School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2012

Adjacent to the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary (1 mile from Lehigh CC; 2.3 miles from I-78 and LVHC), nestled within a rare, partially wooded, acre setting, this spacious 3,611 square foot stone ranch/Dutch cape (5 bedroom; 3½ baths), possesses exquisite fine craftsmanship; appointments of plaster walls and ceilings, hardwood & tile floors, brick fireplace, trim details of dentil crown moldings, and built-in wood cabinetry. The home’s innovative floor plan boasts a first floor master retreat (private full bath and large enclosed sun porch), as well as, a nice flow of transitional spaces (enclosed porches and patio) creating a perfect harmony of indoor and outdoor living which overlooks the award winning (2008 Emmaus Horticultural Society) professional landscaping of trees, flowering shrubbery and koi pond. Additional amenities include a finished basement (additional 1,020 SF), two car garage (attached), Andersen windows, outdoor hot tub & utility shed. Both owners are Licensed PA Realtors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Scharadin

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup Listed on: 09/06/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

nonmember nonmember

NON MBR Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,596

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.99 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-L

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,611 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549417574958001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,596

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Technology: Cable, Security System, Smoke Detector Wired
  • County Assessment: 145250.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Garage Door, Washer/Dryer, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven-SC, Water Softener Own
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Cathedral Ceilings, Drapes, Family Room Basement, Family Room First Level, Florida Room, Foyer Center, Laundry First, Skylight, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Basement: Crawl, Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 114.93
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 3611
  • Square Footage: 3611
  • Total Room Count: 17

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Stone, Vinyl
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Fenced Yard, Handicap Accessible, Hot Tub, Insulated Glass, Pond, Ramp, Screens, Storm Door, Storm Window, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached
  • Number Of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: East Penn
  • Middle School: LMMS
  • High School: Emmaus

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.990
  • Lots: Cul de sac, Partially Wooded, Public Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Size: 20001 ft- 1 Acre
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43124
  • Zoning Code: R-L

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549417574958001
  • County Taxes: 549.05
  • Municipal Taxes: 1188.44
  • Total Taxes: 4595.57

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2858.08

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2024
Sold by
Iyengar Vikram K and Iyengar Erika V
Bought by
Iyengar Family Living Trust and Iyengar
Current Estimated Value
$793,976

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2012
Closed on
Nov 16, 2012
Sold by
Scharadin Craig R
Bought by
Iyengar Vikram K
Seller's Agent
Craig Scharadin
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Kaplan Arnold H and Kaplan Deanne G
Bought by
Scharadin Craig R and Scharadin Bernice K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1974
Bought by
Kaplan Arnold H and Kaplan Deanne G
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Iyengar Family Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Iyengar Vikram K $415,000 --
Scharadin Craig R $283,000 --
Kaplan Arnold H $18,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Iyengar Vikram K $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Sold $415,000 -3.5% $115 / Sq Ft
09/19/2012 09/19/12 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2012 09/06/12 For Sale $429,900 -- $119 / 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 $14,287 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2024 $13,087 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2023 $12,832 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2022 $12,409 $405,600 $330,300 $75,300
2021 $12,099 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2020 $11,995 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2019 $11,674 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2018 $11,234 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2017 $10,888 $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2016 -- $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2015 -- $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
2014 -- $405,600 $75,300 $330,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Craig Scharadin

    HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 437247

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549417574958-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Emmaus 18049

500 Orchid Cir, Emmaus, PA

This home is located at 500 Orchid Cir, Emmaus, PA 18049 since 06 September 2012 and is currently estimated at $793,976, approximately $219 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 500 Orchid Cir is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Lower Macungie Middle School, and Emmaus High School.

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