NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 W Emaus Ave Unit 540 Allentown, PA 18103

Southside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $258,000 - $307,856

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2018

Last sale price $169,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,917/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of October 2018

Completely remodeled all brick twin on a double lot. - Finished attic to make this house a 5-bedroom residence with all new two and a half baths. Beautifully finished floors, new kitchen. A short walk to Park and Schools; close to shopping and I-78 is easily accessible. Off street parking in rear of home. Good size flat yard all this with Clear CO This is a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Belinda Asmar

Setton Realty Listed on: 06/27/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Belinda Asmar

Setton Realty Listed on: 06/27/2018

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 6,660 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 37.5x180

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,640 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • City Lights Views
  • Storage In Attic
  • Electric Oven
  • Dryer
  • Partially Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Home Security

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640651403347-00001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,312

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Semi Detached/Twin
  • Style: Colonial
  • Technology: Cable, DSL, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 113100.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Number Modifier: 540
  • View: City Lights
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Drapes, Family Room First Level
  • Floor: Hardwood, Laminate/Resilient, Tile
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Dining Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 103.05
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1640
  • Square Footage: 2240
  • Total Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Balcony, Covered Porch, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Storm Window, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.153
  • Lot Dimensions: 37.5x180
  • Lots: Public Road
  • Lot Size: 6001-10000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6660
  • Zoning Code: R-L low Density Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640651403347-00001
  • County Taxes: 411.68
  • Municipal Taxes: 748.76
  • Total Taxes: 3312.19

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2151.75

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2018
Closed on
Oct 31, 2018
Sold by
Laham Morris
Bought by
Barlow Curtis L and Barlow Desiree D
Seller's Agent
Belinda Asmar
Setton Realty
Buyer's Agent
Belinda Asmar
Setton Realty
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$169,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,100
5.69%
Total Days on Market
82
Current Estimated Value
$284,214

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,214
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.97%
Original Mortgage
$163,930
Outstanding Balance
$144,985
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,824

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2005
Sold by
Atiyeh Fadi G and Atiyeh Karen L
Bought by
Laham Morris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1996
Sold by
Bittenbender Jr Robert John
Bought by
Sec Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1987
Sold by
Bittenbender Jr Robert J and Bittenbender Douglas L
Bought by
Bittenbender Robert John

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1986
Sold by
Flood Philip and Mary Ann
Bought by
Bittenbender Robert J and Bittenbender Dougla L
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
Barlow Curtis L $169,000 Penn Title Company
Laham Morris $130,000 --
Sec Of Housing & Urban Development -- --
Bittenbender Robert John -- --
Bittenbender Robert J $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barlow Curtis L $163,930
Previous Owner Laham Morris $117,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Sold $169,000 +5.7% $103 / Sq Ft
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2018 06/27/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $98 / 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 $3,933 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2024 $3,933 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2023 $3,933 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2022 $3,804 $113,100 $90,000 $23,100
2021 $3,733 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2020 $3,642 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2019 $3,588 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2018 $3,312 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2017 $3,233 $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2016 -- $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2015 -- $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
2014 -- $113,100 $23,100 $90,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Belinda Asmar

    Setton Realty

    (484) 225-3697

    2 in this area

    61 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 584444

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 640651403347-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18103 Southside

538 W Emaus Ave Unit 540, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 538 W Emaus Ave Unit 540, Allentown, PA 18103 since 27 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $284,214, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 1909. 538 W Emaus Ave Unit 540 is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Hiram W Dodd Elementary School, South Mountain Middle School, and Louis E. Dieruff High School.

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