$135,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2018

553 Franklin Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,611 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$84 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Den
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of December 2018

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS in this 4 bedroom 1 bath house that has been completely renovated and waiting for a new owner to call home. All new windows, newer electric, new roof, new walls, new doors, new carpet, new trim, fresh paint, granite kitchen, gas heat, central air, shed and off street parking. Centrally located in the heart of Palmerton! Call today to make this house your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Klotz

TNT Premier Real Estate Listed on: 10/08/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

David Renninger

RE/MAX of Reading

RE/MAX of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,553

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,611 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage In Attic
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 42A-47-G11

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,553

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Semi Detached/Twin
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: Cable, DSL
  • County Assessment: 32400.00
  • View: Hills, Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Den/Office, Recreation Room
  • Floor: Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Basement: Full, Lower Level, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 83.80
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1611
  • Square Footage: 1777
  • Total Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl, Wood
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Curbs, Deck, Porch, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Storm Window, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heat Type: Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Palmerton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.070
  • Lots: Flat, Not In Development, Public Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Size: 6001-10000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049
  • Zoning Code: Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42A-47-G11
  • County Taxes: 332.10
  • Municipal Taxes: 381.35
  • Total Taxes: 2553.10

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1839.65

MLS Schools

  • School District: Palmerton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2018
Closed on
Dec 6, 2018
Sold by
Reis Andrew B and Reis Susan Jane
Bought by
Campos Abraham L
Seller's Agent
Timothy Klotz
TNT Premier Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Renninger
RE/MAX of Reading
List Price
$149,999
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,999
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.03%
Original Mortgage
$132,554
Outstanding Balance
$118,390
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$105,845

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1991
Bought by
Reis Andrew B and Susan Jane
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,511 New Conventional
Open $13,988 New Conventional
Open $132,554 FHA
Previous Owner $37,900 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $214,900 +59.2% $156 / Sq Ft
12/11/2018 12/11/18 Sold $135,000 -6.8% $84 / Sq Ft
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2018 10/27/18 Price Changed $144,900 -3.4% $90 / Sq Ft
10/08/2018 10/08/18 For Sale $149,999 -- $93 / 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 $3,220 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2024 $2,971 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2023 $2,882 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2022 $2,792 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2021 $2,683 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2020 $2,618 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2019 $2,553 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2018 $2,553 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2017 $2,513 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2016 -- $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2015 -- $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2014 -- $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Salvatore Capria

    DiMaria Realty, LLC

    4 Total Sales

    Salvatore Capria
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Vincent Capria, Jr.

    DiMaria Realty, LLC

    (570) 234-3754

    65 Total Sales

    Vincent Capria, Jr.
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    (Lehigh) GLVR Member

    NON MEMBER

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Timothy Klotz

    TNT Premier Real Estate

    (570) 393-7722

    2 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Timothy Klotz
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    David Renninger

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 593023

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 42A-47-G11

Pennsylvania Carbon County Palmerton 18071

553 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA

This home is located at 553 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071 and is currently priced at $135,000, approximately $83 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 553 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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