NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Walnut St Catasauqua, PA 18032

Estimated Value: $261,000 - $290,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,079 Sq Ft
$131/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2012

Last sale price $86,100 $41 Per Sq Ft

Est. 190% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,844/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storm Windows
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Shed

About This Home

As of October 2012

Well cared for Catasauqua borough single detached home on a nice quiet tree-lined street is just waiting for you to call this property your new home. With over 2000 sq. ft. and 4 bedrooms this property certainly has the space needed for today. With a nice size kitchen featuring a cozy breakfast nook this property features large sun-filled rooms, including a second floor computer or hobby room. On the outside, relax on your covered porch or stroll through the large backyard to your storage shed in the rear of the yard. Close to major highways and shopping, this home is located in a great neighborhood close to a beautiful community park complete with pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground and picnic grounds. Make your appointment today as this home will not last log at such a price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dale Kessler

Realty 365 License #RS284385 Listed on: 08/28/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Mercedes Echeverria

Realty 365

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,588

Year Built

  • Built in 1894

Lot Details

  • 4,099 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 140
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,079 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • City Lights Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640900691991-1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,588

Year Built

Built in 1894

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • County Assessment: 40050.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Special Features: 20

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Oven-SC, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Lower Level, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 41.41
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2079
  • Square Footage: 2079
  • Total Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Storm Door, Storm Window, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Catasauqua

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.094
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 140
  • Lots: Not In Development, Public Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4099
  • Zoning Code: R-2

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640900691991-1
  • County Taxes: 151.39
  • Municipal Taxes: 602.75
  • Total Taxes: 1588.14

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 834.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2012
Closed on
Oct 31, 2012
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Rivera Jose
Seller's Agent
Dale Kessler
Realty 365
Buyer's Agent
Mercedes Echeverria
Realty 365
List Price
$77,500
Sold Price
$86,100
Premium/Discount to List
$8,600
11.1%
Current Estimated Value
$249,770

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,670
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$84,540
Outstanding Balance
$59,075
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$188,302

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2007
Sold by
Shellhammer Stephen S
Bought by
Holmes Larry T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,280
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2002
Sold by
Shellhammer Stephen S and Shellhammer Colleen E
Bought by
Shellhammer Stephen S and Shellhammer Colleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,975
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1994
Bought by
Shellhammer Stephen S
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
Rivera Jose $86,100 --
Holmes Larry T $178,190 --
Shellhammer Stephen S -- --
Shellhammer Stephen S $94,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivera Jose $84,540
Closed Rivera Jose $84,540
Previous Owner Sumner Carimazel L $169,280
Previous Owner Shellhammer Stephen S $100,975
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Sold $86,100 +11.1% $41 / Sq Ft
09/13/2012 09/13/12 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2012 08/28/12 For Sale $77,500 -- $37 / 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 $5,729 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2024 $5,597 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2023 $5,607 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2022 $4,384 $141,400 $124,900 $16,500
2021 $4,384 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2020 $4,227 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2019 $4,059 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2018 $3,838 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2017 $3,734 $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2016 -- $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2015 -- $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
2014 -- $141,400 $16,500 $124,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 436751

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 640900691991-1