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Seller's Agent in 2014
TERRY MOWRY
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
(215) 416-7092
18 Total Sales
728 Seneca St Fountain Hill, PA 18015
Downtown Bethlehem NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $249,000 - $281,911
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,734
Sq Ft
$152/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.15 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Rambler Architecture
- Attic
- 1 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of September 2014Spacious two bedroom house two blocks from St Lukes Hospital. This home features an entry foyer, large living room with wood burning brick fireplace, formal dining room with a bay window & kitchen with stainless steel countertops. One of the bedrooms has a nice deep closet, the other has two closets (one is a cedar closet). Full bath with tub shower, large linen closet, powder room, high ceilings and hardwood floors under carpet. Covered back porch is accessible from living room and kitchen. Full basement with laundry area, cedar closet, workshop area and plenty of storage room. Nice sized fenced in yard with rose bushes and perennials. One car detached garage with electric and separate workshop area connected to the garage. Newer furnace ('08), newer dishwasher and stove. All appliances included. Close to Lehigh University and commuter routes. Must see inside to appreciate the space!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Corcoran Sawyer Smith License #339430 Listed on: 03/13/2014
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1946
Lot Details
- 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x110
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned MHDR
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 1 Open Parking Space
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Slate Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,734 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1.5 Levels
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Security System
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
- Oil Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 020
- Assessor Parcel Number 642733707832-00001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 13, 2014
Closed on
Sep 12, 2014
Sold by
Snyder Marilyn C and Castles Clayton
Bought by
Strauss Steven E
Seller's Agent
TERRY MOWRY
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Buyer's Agent
TERRY MOWRY
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-33.33%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$173,978
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.45%
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Outstanding Balance
$55,357
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$213,497
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 7, 2001
Sold by
Castle Holdings Inc
Bought by
Signature Homes and J T Maloney Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 20, 1963
Bought by
Castles Clayton and Castles Marion E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strauss Steven E | $90,000 | None Available | |
| Signature Homes | $142,000 | -- | |
| Castles Clayton | $17,700 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Strauss Steven E | $72,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2014 09/12/14 | Sold | $90,000 | -21.7% | $52 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2014 07/29/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/13/2014 07/13/14 | Price Changed | $115,000 | -10.2% | $66 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2014 06/05/14 | Price Changed | $128,000 | -5.2% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2014 03/13/14 | For Sale | $135,000 | -- | $78 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,035 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2024 | $3,873 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2023 | $3,862 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2022 | $3,918 | $121,800 | $98,400 | $23,400 |
| 2021 | $3,902 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2020 | $3,827 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2019 | $3,790 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2018 | $3,628 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2017 | $3,375 | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $121,800 | $23,400 | $98,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $170,800 | $23,400 | $147,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $170,800 | $23,400 | $147,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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TERRY MOWRY
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002843434
APN: 642733707832-1
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