NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 W Ethel St Allentown, PA 18103

Southside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $243,000 - $284,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$251/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2017

Last sale price $80,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 220% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,710/month

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Corner Lot
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of January 2017

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a 3 bedroom 1 full bath ranch home with off street parking and fenced in yard located on a large corner lot. The home features a large living room w/ ceiling fan, a large eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast bar & plenty of cabinet space, 3 nice sized bedrooms & a full bath. The basement offers a partially finished family/rec room and plenty of storage space. Outside there is an above ground pool & a large fenced in yard along w/ a 2 car parking pad. This home is located on a quiet street and conveniently located near local dining & shopping. Needs some TLC. Come make this home yours! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Desiree Carroll

Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem License #AB068441 Listed on: 09/21/2016

Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 5,981 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 26x194
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R-L

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 013
  • Assessor Parcel Number 640660136484-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Remarks Public: Fantastic opportunity to purchase a 3 bedroom 1 full bath ranch home with off street parking and fenced in yard located on a large corner lot. The home features a large living room w/ ceiling fan, a large eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast bar & plenty of cabinet space, 3 nice sized bedrooms & a full bath. The basement offers a partially finished family/rec room and plenty of storage space. Outside there is an above ground pool & a large fenced in yard along w/ a 2 car parking pad. This home is located on a quiet street and conveniently located near local dining & shopping. Needs some TLC. Come make this home yours! Schedule your showing today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1020
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1020
  • Net Sq Ft: 1020.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 97.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1020
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 505

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Private

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 74400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 20700.00
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 26X194
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5981.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: R-L

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3940060
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2742.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640660136484-00001
  • Tax Lot: 013
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 01/20/2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Torres-Barreto Juan A
Bought by
Torres Manuel A
Total Days on Market
84
Current Estimated Value
$255,992

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2016
Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Heller Melissa Marie
Bought by
Torres Barreto Juan A
Seller's Agent
Desiree Carroll
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-30.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2015
Sold by
Heller Melissa Marie
Bought by
Heller Melissa Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1999
Sold by
Hector Maldonado
Bought by
Davis Danielle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1989
Bought by
Maldonado Hector

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1987
Sold by
Maldonado Angel L and Maldonado Iris N
Bought by
Ungerleider W

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1981
Bought by
Maldonado Angel L and Maldonado Iris N
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Torres Manuel A -- None Listed On Document
Torres Barreto Juan A $80,000 None Available
Heller Melissa Marie -- Attorney
Davis Danielle $59,900 --
Maldonado Hector $77,000 --
Ungerleider W $74,000 --
Maldonado Angel L $43,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Davis Danielle $53,932
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/20/2017 01/20/17 Sold $80,000 -19.9% $78 / Sq Ft
12/14/2016 12/14/16 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2016 11/28/16 Price Changed $99,900 -9.1% $98 / Sq Ft
11/02/2016 11/02/16 Price Changed $109,900 -4.4% $108 / Sq Ft
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $114,900 -- $113 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $3,331 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2024 $3,331 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2023 $3,331 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2022 $3,223 $95,100 $74,400 $20,700
2021 $3,163 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2020 $3,087 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2019 $3,041 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2018 $2,804 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2017 $2,738 $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2016 -- $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2015 -- $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
2014 -- $95,100 $20,700 $74,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Desiree Carroll

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Desiree Carroll

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem

    (610) 867-8805

    7 in this area

    294 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003325031

Bright MLS

APN: 640660136484-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18103 Southside

505 W Ethel St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 505 W Ethel St, Allentown, PA 18103 since 21 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $255,992, approximately $250 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 505 W Ethel St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Hiram W Dodd Elementary School, South Mountain Middle School, and Louis E. Dieruff High School.

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