$125,000
SOLD APR 10, 2015

538 E Locust St Bethlehem, PA 18018

Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,472 Sq Ft
2,640 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$85 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Central Air
  • Dining Area
  • Heat Pump System

About This Home

As of March 2024

HUD Case# 441-892738 Sold As-Is. Perfectly appointed Bethlehem Twin that combines location and modern amenities into the perfect home. 3 Large bedrooms, 2.5 Bath, and a modern kitchen are the features that define this home as desirable but the finished basement with a full bath make this surreal. All of this with a cozy little yard, nice rear deck, and a location just minutes away from the heart of downtown Bethlehem and you have a must see home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Vivian

Spectrum Real Estate Inc License #RS286383 Listed on: 12/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

John Dahlgren

Keller Williams Northampton

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 2,640 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,472 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number N6SE3D 6 9A 0204

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row-End Unit, Semi Detached/Twin
  • County Assessment: 45800.00
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Full, Fully Finished
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Price Per Square Foot: 84.92
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1472
  • Square Footage: 1472
  • Total Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Vinyl
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.061
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2640
  • Zoning Code: Rt

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: N6SE3D 6 9A 0204
  • County Taxes: 494.64
  • Municipal Taxes: 876.61
  • Total Taxes: 4048.26

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2677.01

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 25, 2024
Sold by
Montero Anthony J and Perez Crystal M
Bought by
Velez John Centeno and Lopez Onelia Banegas
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Rosado
Keller Williams Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Rosado
Keller Williams Allentown
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.89%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$302,491

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,491
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$275,805
Outstanding Balance
$270,948
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$30,541

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2014
Closed on
Apr 7, 2015
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Montero Anthony J and Perez Crystal M
Seller's Agent
Jeff Vivian
Spectrum Real Estate Inc
Buyer's Agent
John Dahlgren
Keller Williams Northampton
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-16.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%
Original Mortgage
$122,735
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2014
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2014
Sold by
Santoro Nicholas R and Santoro Chelsea C
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2009
Sold by
Biondo Joseph N and Biondo Lori
Bought by
Santoro Nicholas R and Santoro Chelsea C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,537
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $270,000 Keystone Premier Settlement Se
Deed $125,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $1,621 None Available
Deed $182,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $275,805 VA
Previous Owner $4,383 FHA
Previous Owner $120,631 FHA
Previous Owner $122,735 FHA
Previous Owner $179,537 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2024 03/29/24 Sold $270,000 +1.9% $183 / Sq Ft
02/25/2024 02/25/24 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2024 02/19/24 For Sale $265,000 +112.0% $180 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $125,000 -16.7% $85 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2014 12/03/14 For Sale $150,000 -- $102 / 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 $495 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2024 $4,048 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2023 $4,048 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2022 $4,017 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2021 $3,990 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2020 $3,952 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2019 $3,938 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2018 $3,843 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2017 $3,797 $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2016 -- $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2015 -- $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
2014 -- $45,800 $12,400 $33,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kimberly Rosado

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kimberly Rosado

    Keller Williams Allentown

    (484) 357-9284

    17 in this area

    380 Total Sales

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  • Jeff Vivian

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jeff Vivian

    Spectrum Real Estate Inc

    (484) 686-3161

    1 in this area

    57 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    John Dahlgren

    Keller Williams Northampton

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 485844

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: N6SE3D-6-9A-0204

Pennsylvania Northampton County Bethlehem 18018 Downtown Bethlehem

538 E Locust St, Bethlehem, PA

This home is located at 538 E Locust St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 and is currently priced at $125,000, approximately $84 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 538 E Locust St is a home located in Northampton County with nearby schools including Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Northeast Middle School, and Liberty High School.

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