740 E James St Lehighton, PA 18235
Estimated Value: $309,044 - $345,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,776
Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Partially Wooded Lot
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Rambler Architecture
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dining Room
About This Home
As of March 2020Great Palmerton School District Rancher in a park-like setting! Roomy 4 bedroom home with a family room that leads to a nice sized deck. Kitchen is updated and entertaining is a breeze during the holidays. The basement has a free standing stove for economical heat during those chilly PA winters and a half bath waiting for your finishing touches to add additional Den or office area.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown License #AB065634 Listed on: 11/11/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,669
Year Built
- Built in 1988
Lot Details
- 1.1 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 175 x 250
- Cleared Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,776 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Main Level Bedrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
- Natural lighting in basement
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- Paved Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Outbuilding
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Well
- Septic Equal To The Number Of Bedrooms
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 118
- Assessor Parcel Number 28A-57-B118
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 11, 2019
Closed on
Mar 14, 2020
Sold by
Lew Christine
Bought by
Shumaker Seth P and Shumaker Kimberly A
Seller's Agent
Pamela Gothard
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$168,540
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,460
-8.9%
Total Days on Market
88
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
$158,721
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.56%
Original Mortgage
$170,242
Outstanding Balance
$152,115
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,146
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 2002
Bought by
Lew John S and Lew Christine
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shumaker Seth P | $168,540 | None Available | |
| Lew John S | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Shumaker Seth P | $64,000 | |
| Closed | Shumaker Seth P | $35,000 | |
| Open | Shumaker Seth P | $170,242 | |
| Previous Owner | Lew Christine | $131,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lew John S | $90,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2020 03/20/20 | Sold | $168,540 | -0.8% | $95 / Sq Ft |
| 02/07/2020 02/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/31/2020 01/31/20 | Price Changed | $169,900 | -2.9% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 01/21/2020 01/21/20 | Price Changed | $175,000 | -2.8% | $99 / Sq Ft |
| 12/10/2019 12/10/19 | Price Changed | $180,000 | -2.7% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 11/11/2019 11/11/19 | For Sale | $185,000 | -- | $104 / 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 | $4,460 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2024 | $4,247 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2023 | $4,101 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2022 | $3,954 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2021 | $3,828 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2020 | $3,775 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2019 | $3,669 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2018 | $3,669 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2017 | $3,602 | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2016 | -- | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2015 | -- | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
| 2014 | -- | $53,150 | $13,500 | $39,650 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Pamela Gothard
Seller's Agent in 2020
Pamela Gothard
RE/MAX
(610) 377-2700
232 Total Sales
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datacorrect BrightMLS
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Buyer's Agent in 2020
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PACC115686
APN: 28A-57-B118
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