NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Lafayette Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

Estimated Value: $201,000 - $252,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 03, 2022

Last sale price $200,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,606/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain View
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of March 2022

Highest + Best Due Monday 1/24 by 10am. Check out this charming twin home in desirable Palmerton Borough. You will not be disappointed with the stunning surrounding views of this borough. Upon entering you'll notice the open concept living/dining room combo. Beautiful hardwood floors with eclectic charm throughout! The LR features a gorgeous stone fireplace. The dining room leads to a bright freshly painted kitchen with ample cabinets and counter space with additional seating around the center island. A powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs you'll find 4 beds and 1 full bath with an authentic clawfoot tub. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet & walkthrough access to the 4th BR or room of your choosing. Enjoy the newer trex deck with panorama view of the mountains with stairs to access the low maintenance backyard. 2 cars oversized detached garage ! SCHEDULE YOUR SHOWING TODAY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Desiree Carroll

Keller Williams Northampton Listed on: 01/17/2022

Keller Williams Northampton

Co-Listed By

Danielle Hurrey

Keller Williams Northampton

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Burnette

Weichert Realtors

Weichert Realtors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,198

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Dutch Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 42A-47-G42

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,198

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Semi Detached/Twin
  • Style: Colonial, Dutch Colonial
  • County Assessment: 37550.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: Hills, Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island, Family Room First Level, Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Hardwood
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Lower Level, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 128.21
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1560
  • Square Footage: 1560
  • Total Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Shingle
  • Exterior: Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil, Summer/Winter Hookup
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Palmerton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.070
  • Lots: Not In Development, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42A-47-G42
  • County Taxes: 459.99
  • Municipal Taxes: 479.51
  • Total Taxes: 3198.06

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2258.56

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2022
Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Schneck Melinda M
Bought by
Straile Ashley
Seller's Agent
Desiree Carroll
Keller Williams Northampton
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Burnette
Weichert Realtors
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
25.08%
Current Estimated Value
$236,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,476
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Original Mortgage
$196,377
Outstanding Balance
$184,347
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$48,513

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Schneck Brock H and Schneck Melinda
Bought by
Schneck Melinda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2018
Closed on
Jun 15, 2018
Sold by
George Debra M and The Estate Of Dora E Mezapa
Bought by
Schneck Rock H and Schneck Melinda
Seller's Agent
Chad Fritzinger
Koehler Marvin Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer de Jesus
Steel City Realty
List Price
$111,000
Sold Price
$111,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.90%
Original Mortgage
$112,121
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1967
Bought by
Mazepa Frank W and Mazepa Dora E
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
Straile Ashley $200,000 None Listed On Document
Straile Ashley $200,000 None Listed On Document
Schneck Melinda M -- None Available
Schneck Rock H $111,000 None Available
Mazepa Frank W $8,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Straile Ashley $196,377
Closed Straile Ashley $196,377
Previous Owner Schneck Melinda M $115,000
Previous Owner Schneck Rock H $112,121
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2022 03/03/22 Sold $200,000 +25.1% $128 / Sq Ft
01/24/2022 01/24/22 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2022 01/17/22 For Sale $159,900 +44.1% $103 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Sold $111,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
04/27/2018 04/27/18 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2018 04/23/18 For Sale $111,000 -- $71 / 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 $3,732 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2024 $3,443 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2023 $3,340 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2022 $3,236 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2021 $3,109 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2020 $3,034 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2019 $2,959 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2018 $2,959 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2017 $2,912 $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2016 -- $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2015 -- $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
2014 -- $37,550 $5,750 $31,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Desiree Carroll

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Desiree Carroll

    Keller Williams Northampton

    (610) 867-8805

    1 in this area

    286 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Danielle Hurrey

    Keller Williams Northampton

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Samuel Burnette

    Weichert Realtors

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  • Chad Fritzinger

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Chad Fritzinger

    Koehler Marvin Realty

    (610) 216-9961

    17 in this area

    126 Total Sales

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  • Jennifer de Jesus

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jennifer de Jesus

    Steel City Realty

    (610) 333-4250

    2 in this area

    438 Total Sales

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Emanuel DeJesus

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside

    (610) 570-4445

    5 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 686593

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 42A-47-G42

Pennsylvania Carbon County Palmerton 18071

538 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, PA

This home is located at 538 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071 since 17 January 2022 and is currently estimated at $227,019, approximately $145 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 538 Lafayette Ave is a home located in Carbon County with nearby schools including Palmerton Area High School and St. John Neumann Regional School.

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