NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 N 8th St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $165,859 - $211,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,635 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2019

Last sale price $93,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,252/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Dining Room
  • 5-minute walk to Stevens Park

About This Home

As of July 2019

Affordable row home in the heart of Allentown boosting 4 bedrooms and 1 Car Garage. On the 1st floor you can find a living room, separate dining room and kitchen with back yard. Second floor has 2 bedrooms, closet and a full bathroom and an additional 2 more bedrooms on 3rd Fl (one is a walkthrough). Economic gas for heat and hot water, and 200 amps of electricity. Close to parks, commercial 7th st full of stores and food, walking distance from PPL arena and the entertaining Hamilton Blvd. Schedule your showing today and own for less or add this to your investment portfolio.

Last Listed By

Heidy Vega

I-Do Real Estate Listed on: 05/29/2019

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,838

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,725 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,635 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549793301793 001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,838

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row/Townhouse
  • County Assessment: 62500.00
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 56.88
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1635
  • Square Footage: 1635
  • Total Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.040
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1725
  • Zoning Code: R-Mh

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549793301793 001
  • County Taxes: 227.50
  • Municipal Taxes: 377.55
  • Total Taxes: 1838.12

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1233.07

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2019
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Garcia Carlos A
Bought by
Aleman Guzman Mauricio Gonzalez and Aleman De Gonzalez Eda J Gonzales
Seller's Agent
Heidy Vega
I-Do Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Blanca Echeverria
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$93,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
3.33%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$194,465

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,465
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.54%
Original Mortgage
$91,315
Outstanding Balance
$80,989
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$113,476

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2016
Closed on
Jun 2, 2016
Sold by
Great Bear Investments Llc
Bought by
Garcia Carlos A
Seller's Agent
Jason Hall
Cassidon Property Management
List Price
$54,900
Sold Price
$55,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.15%
Original Mortgage
$42,400
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank Nat'L Trust
Bought by
Great Bear Investments

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Abdouche Albert
Bought by
Pena Juan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,800
Interest Rate
8.45%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2003
Sold by
Busa Marco and Busa Olanda
Bought by
Abdouche Albert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1993
Bought by
Busa Marco and Busa Olanda

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
Aleman Guzman Mauricio Gonzalez $93,000 Parkland Abstract Corp
Garcia Carlos A $55,000 None Available
Great Bear Investments $36,000 --
Pena Juan $82,000 First American Title Ins Co
Abdouche Albert $15,500 --
Busa Marco -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Aleman Guzman Mauricio Gonzalez $91,315
Previous Owner Garcia Carlos A $42,400
Previous Owner Great Bear Investments Llc $15,000
Previous Owner Pena Juan $73,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Sold $93,000 0.0% $57 / Sq Ft
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Price Changed $93,000 +3.3% $57 / Sq Ft
05/29/2019 05/29/19 For Sale $90,000 +63.6% $55 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Sold $55,000 +0.2% $34 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2016 03/18/16 For Sale $54,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
07/15/2013 07/15/13 Rented $925 0.0% --
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Under Contract -- -- --
06/17/2013 06/17/13 For Rent $925 -- --
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 $2,029 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2024 $2,029 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2023 $2,029 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2022 $1,958 $62,500 $57,300 $5,200
2021 $1,919 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2020 $1,868 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2019 $1,838 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2018 $1,716 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2017 $1,672 $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2016 -- $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2015 -- $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
2014 -- $62,500 $5,200 $57,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heidy Vega

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Heidy Vega

    I-Do Real Estate

    (484) 695-8570

    39 in this area

    179 Total Sales

    Heidy Vega
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Blanca Echeverria

    HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

    (484) 547-8749

    25 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Blanca Echeverria
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jason Hall

    Cassidon Property Management

    (610) 554-6599

    12 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Jason Hall
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 612326

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549793301793-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

542 N 8th St, Allentown, PA

Homes for Sale in Allentown, PA

This home is located at 542 N 8th St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 29 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $194,465, approximately $118 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 542 N 8th St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Francis D Raub Middle School, William Allen High School, and Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School.

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