NOT LISTED FOR SALE

518 N Lafayette St Allentown, PA 18104

West End Allentown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $259,000 - $325,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,410 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2020

Last sale price $191,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,953/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of August 2020

Charm and character are what will come to mind when you enter this 4 bedroom, semi-detached twin in West Allentown. Gleaming hardwood floors, the warmth of a wood burning fireplace, and beautiful large windows spotlight this large, inviting living room. Work your way thru to the gorgeous dining room with its large windows, hardwood floors, chandelier and old world glass door. The kitchen will also not disappoint with its granite countertops, pendant lights, updated cabinets, and stainless appliances. Upstairs you will find 4 nice sized bedrooms (3 of which have ceiling fans) and a lovely full bath. In addition to the screened in back porch, which is perfect for lazy summer nights, the outside offers a private landscaped backyard, inviting front porch and a 2 car detached garage. Stroll thru the artsy theater neighborhood and enjoy their quaint restaurants, shops, and events. Schedule your showing today and come make memories.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Carpenito

Weichert Realtors - Allentown Listed on: 06/28/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Anis Lahoud

United RealEstate Strive212 LV

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,328 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,410 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage In Attic
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Home Security

Parking

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

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549720832530001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,906

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Semi Detached/Twin
  • Style: Colonial
  • Technology: Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 129300.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Hardwood, Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 135.46
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1410
  • Square Footage: 1410
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Brick
  • Exterior: Curbs, Porch, Screen Porch, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Storm Window
  • Roof: Metal, Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached
  • Number Of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Heat Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • Elementary School: Muhlenberg Elementary
  • Middle School: Trexler Middle School
  • High School: William Allen High School

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.076
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3328
  • Zoning Code: R-M-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549720832530001
  • County Taxes: 488.75
  • Municipal Taxes: 821.95
  • Total Taxes: 3906.32

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2595.62

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Verra Juan M Rivera and Viera Juan M
Bought by
Rivera Viera Juan M
Current Estimated Value
$289,832

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Outstanding Balance
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$239,832

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2020
Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Steckel Ashley
Bought by
Verra Juan M Rivera
Seller's Agent
Michael Carpenito
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Anis Lahoud
United RealEstate Strive212 LV
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$191,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%
Original Mortgage
$187,540
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2015
Closed on
Apr 24, 2015
Sold by
Kellar Properties Llc
Bought by
Steckel Ashley
Seller's Agent
Larry Ginsburg
BHHS Regency Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Carpenito
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$138,650
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,250
-0.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%
Original Mortgage
$136,138
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2014
Sold by
Atanasov Iskren and Del Villar Mabiolka
Bought by
Kellar Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2007
Sold by
Ward Jessica L
Bought by
Devillar Mabiolka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,250
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2005
Sold by
Smith David J
Bought by
Ward Jessica L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Rivera Viera Juan M -- Silk Title And Escrow
Verra Juan M Rivera $191,000 Pride Abstract Lafayette
Steckel Ashley $138,650 None Available
Kellar Properties Llc $70,000 None Available
Devillar Mabiolka $175,000 --
Ward Jessica L $160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivera Viera Juan M $50,000
Previous Owner Verra Juan M Rivera $187,540
Previous Owner Steckel Ashley $136,138
Previous Owner Atanasov Iskren $152,250
Previous Owner Ward Jessica L $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Sold $191,000 +0.6% $135 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2020 06/28/20 For Sale $189,900 +37.0% $135 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Sold $138,650 -0.9% $98 / Sq Ft
03/16/2015 03/16/15 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2015 02/28/15 For Sale $139,900 -- $99 / 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 $4,238 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2024 $4,238 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2023 $4,238 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2022 $4,091 $129,300 $116,400 $12,900
2021 $4,010 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2020 $3,906 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2019 $3,844 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2018 $3,582 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2017 $3,492 $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2016 -- $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2015 -- $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
2014 -- $129,300 $12,900 $116,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Michael Carpenito

    Weichert Realtors - Allentown

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Anis Lahoud

    United RealEstate Strive212 LV

    (484) 664-9625

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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  • Larry Ginsburg

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Larry Ginsburg

    BHHS Regency Real Estate

    (610) 393-0892

    69 in this area

    328 Total Sales

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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Jenna Anthony

    BHHS Regency Real Estate

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 640485

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549720832530-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18104 West End Allentown

518 N Lafayette St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 518 N Lafayette St, Allentown, PA 18104 since 28 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $289,832, approximately $205 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 518 N Lafayette St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary School, Trexler Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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