NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 3rd St Catasauqua, PA 18032

Estimated Value: $343,000 - $499,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,144 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2019

Last sale price $252,000 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,091/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 0.24 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Catasauqua Park

About This Home

As of October 2019

Motivated sellers! Pride of ownership is evident in this well maintained historic home set among other notable Catasauqua mansions. Built in 1876, this exceptional property is an elegant example of late 19th century architecture. Classic interior features of 12' ceilings, deep moldings, curved walls, & custom woodwork enhance updated kitchen with hidden back staircase and 1st fl full & half baths, expansive living room, parlor & dining room.A mahogany staircase leads to 4 bedrooms, updated full bath & 2nd fl laundry as well as an office space & sleeper porch. Third level attic space offers plenty of storage. Huge basement with its own shower is ideal as a workshop and has bilco door access to back patio. Expansive fenced back yard oasis includes 2 gazebos, 24 x 8 shed & gardens. Covered front porch w/trex deck, central A/C, newer roof (2017), gas heat and 1 yr home warranty! This home is 90 min from NYC with daily commuter bus just 2 miles away. Bring all offers!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Duga Hauck

(610) 390-3305 eduga@remax.net RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown Listed on: 08/01/2019

RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 10,620 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Basement

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

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Playground
  • Play Equipment

Schools

  • Sheckler Elementary School
  • Catasauqua Middle School
  • Catasauqua High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 640809383384 001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Remarks Public: Motivated sellers! Pride of ownership is evident in this well maintained historic home set among other notable Catasauqua mansions. Built in 1876, this exceptional property is an elegant example of late 19th century architecture. Classic interior features of 12' ceilings, deep moldings, curved walls, & custom woodwork enhance updated kitchen with hidden back staircase and 1st fl full & half baths, expansive living room, parlor & dining room.A mahogany staircase leads to 4 bedrooms, updated full bath & 2nd fl laundry as well as an office space & sleeper porch. Third level attic space offers plenty of storage. Huge basement with its own shower is ideal as a workshop and has bilco door access to back patio. Expansive fenced back yard oasis includes 2 gazebos, 24 x 8 shed & gardens. Covered front porch w/trex deck, central A/C, newer roof (2017), gas heat and 1 yr home warranty! This home is 90 min from NYC with daily commuter bus just 2 miles away. Bring all offers!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Soaking Tub, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Library, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4614
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3144
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 87.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3144
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1470
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1470
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 521

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Bbq Grill, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa Features: Indoor
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CATASAUQUA AREA
  • Elementary School: SHECKLER
  • Middle School: CATASAUQUA
  • High School: CATASAUQUA
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397386
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SHECKLER
  • High School: CATASAUQUA
  • Middle Or Junior School: CATASAUQUA

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10620.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R-2

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3951598
  • School Tax: 4832.54
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7314.29
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640809383384 001
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 10/29/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CATASAUQUA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2019
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Quinn John P and Quinn Verdiana Donnelly
Bought by
La Pointe Michael H and La Pointe Dawn M
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Duga Hauck
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$252,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,900
-9.97%
Current Estimated Value
$420,955

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,955
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.35%
Original Mortgage
$226,800
Outstanding Balance
$200,348
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,822

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2018
Sold by
Quinn Verdiana Donnelly
Bought by
Quinn John P and Quinn Verdiana Donnelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1998
Sold by
Quinn Verdiana Donnelly and Hazlinsky Madeline K
Bought by
Quinn Verdiana Donnelly
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
La Pointe Michael H $252,000 Keystone Premier Setmnt Svcs
Quinn John P -- City Line Abstract Company
Quinn Verdiana Donnelly -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open La Pointe Michael H $226,800
Previous Owner Quinn John P $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Sold $252,000 0.0% $80 / Sq Ft
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Sold $252,000 -8.4% $80 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2019 08/14/19 Price Changed $275,000 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
08/14/2019 08/14/19 Price Changed $275,000 -1.8% $87 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 For Sale $279,900 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Price Changed $279,900 -5.1% $89 / Sq Ft
04/02/2019 04/02/19 For Sale $295,000 -- $94 / 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 $10,323 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2024 $10,086 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2023 $10,104 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2022 $7,899 $254,800 $218,300 $36,500
2021 $7,899 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2020 $7,617 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2019 $4,204 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2018 $6,916 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2017 $6,729 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2016 $4,040 $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2015 -- $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
2014 -- $254,800 $36,500 $218,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALH100047

Bright MLS

APN: 640809383384-1