NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 Forrest Ave Bethlehem, PA 18017

Northeast Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $296,000 - $314,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
772 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 28, 2023

Last sale price $240,000 $311 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,720 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of April 2023

Highest and Best offers by Saturday 4/1/23 12:00pm. Charming North Bethlehem home on a great street. The 1st floor offers beautiful hardwood floors throughout, 2 cozy BRs & a full bath, perfect for a small family or for those looking for a low-maintenance home. The kitchen features gorgeous granite counters & SS appliances. Fully fenced-in backyard perfect for entertaining guests & enjoying a quiet evening outdoors. Relax on the small rear deck w/ retractable awning or the patio area w/ plenty of space to entertain family & friends. The finished basement can be set up as a 3rd BR & includes a full bath, making it perfect for guests or as a private retreat with an egress window that allows for natural light to enter. Other notable features include a Weil Mclain hot water system,a large 1 car garage, & central air, offering both convenience & comfort.Conveniently located close to dining & shopping, providing easy access to everything the area has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne Kounoupis

RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate License #RS303430 Listed on: 03/24/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynne Kounoupis

RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate License #RS303430 Listed on: 03/24/2023

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,518

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,480 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Property is zoned RG-RESIDENTIAL

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 772 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • City Lights Views
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number N6NE3D 1 11 0204

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,518

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

6,480 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Bungalow
  • County Assessment: 39800.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Hardwood, Tile
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Price Per Square Foot: 310.88
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 772
  • Square Footage: 1142
  • Total Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Insulated Glass, Porch, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.149
  • Lots: Public Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Size: 6001-10000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6480
  • Zoning Code: RG-RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: N6NE3D 1 11 0204
  • County Taxes: 429.84
  • Municipal Taxes: 761.77
  • Total Taxes: 3517.92

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2326.31

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Rosenberger Stephen
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lynne Kounoupis
RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lynne Kounoupis
RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Current Estimated Value
$305,144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,144
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Outstanding Balance
$173,276
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$131,868

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2012
Closed on
Jun 6, 2012
Sold by
Gerencser Lawrence P
Bought by
Rosenberger Stephen
Seller's Agent
Patrice Schiaffo
RE/MAX Central - Center Valley
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$126,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-5.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.02%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Northeast Bethlehem, PA

  • Rob McCann Real Estate Agent - Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty, LLC

    Rob McCann

    Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty, LLC

    (484) 666-0294

    334 Total Sales

    3 in Northeast Bethlehem

    $310K - $325K Price Range

    Rob McCann
     Section Image
  • Heather Schierloh Real Estate Agent - Real of Pennsylvania

    Heather Schierloh

    Real of Pennsylvania

    (272) 213-3099

    246 Total Sales

    1 in Northeast Bethlehem

    $400,000 Price

    Heather Schierloh
     Section Image
  • Kristen Obert Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast

    Kristen Obert

    Responds Quickly

    Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast

    (484) 666-3599

    286 Total Sales

    1 in Northeast Bethlehem

    $253,000 Price

    Kristen Obert
     Section Image
  • Ayon Codner Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown

    Ayon Codner

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown

    (866) 721-8306

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Northeast Bethlehem

    $330,000 Price

    Ayon Codner
     Section Image
  • Joshua Mrozinski Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty LLC

    Joshua Mrozinski

    EXP Realty LLC

    (484) 623-5653

    114 Total Sales

    1 in Northeast Bethlehem

    $310,000 Price

    Joshua Mrozinski
     Section Image
  • Xander Weidenbaum Real Estate Agent - Redstone Run Realty, LLC

    Xander Weidenbaum

    Redstone Run Realty, LLC

    (272) 888-0327

    592 Total Sales

    1 in Northeast Bethlehem

    $560,000 Price

    Xander Weidenbaum
     Section Image
See All Agents

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$240,000 None Listed On Document
Rosenberger Stephen $126,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $180,000
Closed Gerencser Lawrence P $24,900
Closed Gerencser Lawrence P $132,800
Previous Owner Gerencser Lawrence P $20,985
Previous Owner Gerencser Lawrence P $111,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $240,000 0.0% $311 / Sq Ft
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2023 03/24/23 For Sale $239,900 -- $311 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $430 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2025 $430 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2024 $3,518 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2023 $3,518 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2022 $3,490 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2021 $3,467 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2020 $3,434 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2019 $3,422 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2018 $3,339 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2017 $3,299 $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2016 -- $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2015 -- $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
2014 -- $39,800 $16,700 $23,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynne Kounoupis Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Lynne Kounoupis

    RE/MAX

    (610) 704-8826

    5 in this area

    129 Total Sales

    Lynne Kounoupis
    Section Image

  • PS

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Patrice Schiaffo

    RE/MAX

See All Agents

Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 712265

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: N6NE3D-1-11-0204

Pennsylvania Northampton County Bethlehem 18017 Northeast Bethlehem

517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.