NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Franklin Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

Estimated Value: $185,966 - $245,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,665 Sq Ft
$127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 13, 2017

Last sale price $117,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,393/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Den
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2017

WELCOME HOME! You'll have nothing to do but move into this 4BR, 1.5BA twin home located in the Boro of Palmerton located within walking distance to parks, schools and downtown shopping. Well maintained through the years this home offers freshly painted spacious rooms, 1st floor partial laundry area and half bathroom. Remodeled kitchen features new cabinetry, granite countertops, wood flooring and stainless appliances! 1st floor laundry, and half bathroom. New carpeting installed in the combo living/family room. Finished 3rd floor provides 4th bedroom, large closets, and den/office or additional storage for all your needs. Newer furnace and hot water heater! Fenced in yard, 1 car garage, plus many extras are waiting for YOU! Call Today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cass Chies

(610) 900-4300 Cass@diamond1st.net Diamond 1st Real Estate, LLC. License #RM423947 Listed on: 05/29/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Meg Dugan

(520) 318-9110 duganre@ptd.net Hugh D Dugan Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,586

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20 x 160
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42A-47-G18

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,586

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Remarks Public: WELCOME HOME! You'll have nothing to do but move into this 4BR, 1.5BA twin home located in the Boro of Palmerton located within walking distance to parks, schools and downtown shopping. Well maintained through the years this home offers freshly painted spacious rooms, 1st floor partial laundry area and half bathroom. Remodeled kitchen features new cabinetry, granite countertops, wood flooring and stainless appliances! 1st floor laundry, and half bathroom. New carpeting installed in the combo living/family room. Finished 3rd floor provides 4th bedroom, large closets, and den/office or additional storage for all your needs. Newer furnace and hot water heater! Fenced in yard, 1 car garage, plus many extras are waiting for YOU! Call Today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1665
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1665
  • Net Sq Ft: 1120.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1353
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 312
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 539

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 27600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 5750.00
  • Land Use Code: 1023
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 20 X 160
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 6704902
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2586.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42A-47-G18
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 10/13/2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2017
Closed on
Oct 13, 2017
Sold by
Coolbaugh Andrew V
Bought by
Vasquez Lorraine
Seller's Agent
Cass Chies
Diamond 1st Real Estate, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Meg Dugan
Hugh D Dugan Real Estate
List Price
$117,000
Sold Price
$117,000
Current Estimated Value
$211,242

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,242
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%
Original Mortgage
$118,181
Outstanding Balance
$98,714
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$112,528

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2007
Sold by
Shipwash Timothy A and Shipwash Tammy A
Bought by
Coolbaugh Andrew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,547
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Vasquez Lorraine $117,000 None Available
Coolbaugh Andrew $110,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vasquez Lorraine $118,181
Previous Owner Coolbaugh Andrew $19,547
Previous Owner Coolbaugh Andrew $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Sold $117,000 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
07/22/2017 07/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2017 05/29/17 For Sale $117,000 -- $70 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $3,314 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2024 $3,058 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2023 $2,966 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2022 $2,874 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2021 $2,761 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2020 $2,695 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2019 $2,628 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2018 $2,628 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2017 $2,586 $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2016 -- $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2015 -- $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
2014 -- $33,350 $5,750 $27,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cass Chies

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Cass Chies

    Diamond 1st Real Estate, LLC.

    (610) 900-4300

    34 in this area

    363 Total Sales

    Cass Chies
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Meg Dugan

    Hugh D Dugan Real Estate

    (520) 318-9110

    60 Total Sales

    Meg Dugan
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000426323

Bright MLS

APN: 42A-47-G18

Pennsylvania Carbon County Palmerton 18071

539 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA

This home is located at 539 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071 since 29 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $211,242, approximately $126 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 539 Franklin 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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