NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 N 3rd St Emmaus, PA 18049

Estimated Value: $241,000 - $320,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,228 Sq Ft
$222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $196,200 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,828/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Emmaus High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2021

Showings start Saturday April 10th on this beautiful brick 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home in Emmaus Borough. Enter though the covered front porch into the spacious living with hardwood floors. Entertain your family & friends in the large dining room. The kitchen with counter top bar overlooks the backyard. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with nice size full hall bathroom. The middle bedroom has stairs to access the attic through the back of the closet. The floored attic space provides plenty of storage area. Downstairs the basement has the laundry area with plenty of storage room and bilco access to the back yard. The home has oil hot water baseboard heating. Nice oversized one car detached garage with electric door opener. Close to schools, parks, shopping and restaurants. Also close proximity to Rts 78, 29, 222 and the PA Turnpike. Relax on your covered front porch or on the backyard patio. Seller recently purchased home and hates to move but now needs to be closer to family. No association fees and immediate possession available. Public water & sewer. This home appears to be very nicely maintained and in move in condition but is being sold As-Is. Don't miss out on this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Loughridge

(267) 716-0920 tloughridge@remax440.com RE/MAX 440 - Perkasie License #RS250649 Listed on: 04/09/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 3,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25.00 x 150.00
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 041
  • Assessor Parcel Number 549447292273-00001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,902

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Satellite Dish - All in As-Is-Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-04-10
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Showings start Saturday April 10th on this beautiful brick 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home in Emmaus Borough. Enter though the covered front porch into the spacious living with hardwood floors. Entertain your family & friends in the large dining room. The kitchen with counter top bar overlooks the backyard. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with nice size full hall bathroom. The middle bedroom has stairs to access the attic through the back of the closet. The floored attic space provides plenty of storage area. Downstairs the basement has the laundry area with plenty of storage room and bilco access to the back yard. The home has oil hot water baseboard heating. Nice oversized one car detached garage with electric door opener. Close to schools, parks, shopping and restaurants. Also close proximity to Rts 78, 29, 222 and the PA Turnpike. Relax on your covered front porch or on the backyard patio. Seller recently purchased home and hates to move but now needs to be closer to family. No association fees and immediate possession available. Public water & sewer. This home appears to be very nicely maintained and in move in condition but is being sold As-Is. Don't miss out on this home.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1828
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1228
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1228
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 553

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: EAST PENN
  • School District Key: 300200397441
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 115400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15400.00
  • Land Use Code: 1102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 25.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3750.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R-L
  • Zoning Description: Low Density Residential

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3896080
  • School Tax: 2433.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3902.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549447292273-00001
  • Tax Lot: 041
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1228
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 05/14/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EAST PENN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Merritt Carol J
Bought by
Berger Jason
Seller's Agent
Thomas Loughridge
RE/MAX 440 - Perkasie
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$196,200
Premium/Discount to List
$1,200
0.62%
Current Estimated Value
$273,055

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,855
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$135,937
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$137,118

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2020
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Swoyer Suzanne M
Bought by
Merritt Carol J
Seller's Agent
Janice Steckel
RE/MAX Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1989
Sold by
Diehl Velma
Bought by
Bognar Carol J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berger Jason $196,200 First United Land Transfer I
Merritt Carol J $169,900 First Partners Abstract Co
Bognar Carol J $96,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berger Jason $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $196,200 +0.6% $160 / Sq Ft
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $195,000 +14.8% $159 / Sq Ft
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $169,900 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2020 09/06/20 For Sale $169,900 -- $138 / 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 $4,608 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2024 $4,220 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2023 $4,138 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2022 $4,002 $130,800 $115,400 $15,400
2021 $3,902 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2020 $3,868 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2019 $3,765 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2018 $3,623 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2017 $3,511 $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2016 -- $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2015 -- $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
2014 -- $130,800 $15,400 $115,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALH116350

Bright MLS

APN: 549447292273-1