NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 W Cedar St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $246,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,708 Sq Ft
$128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2017

Last sale price $74,900 $44 Per Sq Ft

Est. 192% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,394/month

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2017

Large end of the row with 5 bedrooms and a garage. The house had mayor renovation in the last 2 months. Has a new 200 apm electric panel, new water pipes, new windows, carpet were cleaned on the first and second floor, new carpet on the third floor. New concrete floor on the basement and on the back. House is in moving condition and with clear CO.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blanca Echeverria

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup Listed on: 04/04/2017

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

Last Buyer's Agent

Blanca Echeverria

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup Listed on: 04/04/2017

HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,634

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Lot Details

  • 1,721 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14.33 x 120

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Built-Up Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,708 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • City Lights Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640704098367001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,634

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row-End Unit, Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • County Assessment: 24250.00
  • Stories: 2.5
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Softwood, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 43.85
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1708
  • Square Footage: 1708
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Covered Porch
  • Roof: Built Up

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached
  • Number Of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.040
  • Lot Dimensions: 14.33 x 120
  • Lots: Corner
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1721
  • Zoning Code: R-mh

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640704098367001
  • County Taxes: 222.04
  • Municipal Taxes: 294.01
  • Total Taxes: 1634.10

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1118.05

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2022
Sold by
Gil Julian and Gil Mercedes
Bought by
Gutierrez Maria M
Total Days on Market
99
Current Estimated Value
$218,931

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Outstanding Balance
$185,317
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$9,271

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2017
Closed on
Aug 14, 2017
Sold by
Carrasquila Erwin
Bought by
Gil Julian
Seller's Agent
Blanca Echeverria
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
Buyer's Agent
Blanca Echeverria
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
List Price
$64,500
Sold Price
$74,900
Premium/Discount to List
$10,400
16.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.02%
Original Mortgage
$73,542
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
Hagy Scott
Bought by
Carrasquilla Erwin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2005
Sold by
Kehl David and Kehl Lisa M
Bought by
Hagy Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,600
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2002
Sold by
The Cit Group/Consumer Finance Inc
Bought by
Fasnacht Gerald E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2002
Sold by
Barth Stanley
Bought by
The Cit/Group Consumer Finance Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2000
Sold by
Fasnacht Gerald E
Bought by
Barth Stanley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2000
Sold by
Tifft Helen S
Bought by
Fasnacht Gerald E
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gutierrez Maria M $200,000 --
Gil Julian $74,900 None Available
Carrasquilla Erwin -- None Available
Hagy Scott $79,600 None Available
Fasnacht Gerald E $25,000 --
The Cit/Group Consumer Finance Inc -- --
Barth Stanley $65,000 --
Fasnacht Gerald E $22,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gutierrez Maria M $192,000
Previous Owner Gil Julian $73,542
Previous Owner Hagy Scott $71,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Sold $74,900 +16.1% $44 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2017 04/04/17 For Sale $64,500 -- $38 / 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 $1,983 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2024 $1,983 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2023 $1,983 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2022 $1,913 $61,000 $55,800 $5,200
2021 $1,875 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2020 $1,826 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2019 $1,796 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2018 $1,677 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2017 $1,634 $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2016 -- $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2015 -- $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
2014 -- $61,000 $5,200 $55,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Blanca Echeverria

    HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

    (484) 547-8749

    25 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Blanca Echeverria
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 543161

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 640704098367-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

538 W Cedar St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 538 W Cedar St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 04 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $218,931, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1888. 538 W Cedar St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Sheridan Elementary School, Trexler Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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