NOT LISTED FOR SALE

797 Lafayette Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

Estimated Value: $296,000 - $318,768

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,112 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2021

Last sale price $231,026 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,027/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Fireplace
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water

About This Home

As of August 2021

Multiple Offers! Highest and Best due by Thursday 6/24/21 at NOON. 3 BR beautifully & professionally landscaped ranch home in Palmerton with gorgeous mountain views and great curb appeal! Open concept LR, DR, and Kitchen with granite countertops is the perfect place to entertain friends and family! Fin basement offers flexible space for a FR, rec room, or bar area! Basement also has a FP, half bath, laundry, and utilities/storage! Outside features the front porch with eye-catching log siding, a spacious deck with att fenced-in yard perfect for your furry friends, terraced back yard with off-street parking space via alley access! Close to all local amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants. Close to outdoor attractions such as Blue Mountain Ski Resort, Beltzville Lake State Park, Lehigh River, and tons of hiking trails! LOW TAXES! Home Warranty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Christman

Keller Williams Real Estate Listed on: 06/18/2021

Keller Williams Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Christman

Keller Williams Real Estate Listed on: 06/18/2021

Keller Williams Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Z Not In Developmen Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 110
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42A-47-A110

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,473

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Multiple Offers! Highest and Best due by Thursday 6/24/21 at NOON. 3 BR beautifully & professionally landscaped ranch home in Palmerton with gorgeous mountain views and great curb appeal! Open concept LR, DR, and Kitchen with granite countertops is the perfect place to entertain friends and family! Fin basement offers flexible space for a FR, rec room, or bar area! Basement also has a FP, half bath, laundry, and utilities/storage! Outside features the front porch with eye-catching log siding, a spacious deck with att fenced-in yard perfect for your furry friends, terraced back yard with off-street parking space via alley access! Close to all local amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants. Close to outdoor attractions such as Blue Mountain Ski Resort, Beltzville Lake State Park, Lehigh River, and tons of hiking trails! LOW TAXES! Home Warranty!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2112
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2112
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 205.97
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1056
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1056
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1056
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 797

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Log Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • 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: PALMERTON AREA
  • School District Key: 300200396768
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 25700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 16250.00
  • Land Use Code: 997
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12196.80
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESI

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 6704401
  • School Tax: 2424.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3473.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42A-47-A110
  • Tax Lot: 110
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1056
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/06/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PALMERTON AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2021
Closed on
Aug 5, 2021
Sold by
Cseh Austin K and Cseh Bronwyn E
Bought by
Papay Brittani and Hamburg Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jim Christman
Keller Williams Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jim Christman
Keller Williams Real Estate
List Price
$217,500
Sold Price
$231,026
Premium/Discount to List
$13,526
6.22%
Current Estimated Value
$299,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,842
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.06%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Outstanding Balance
$165,307
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$138,656

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2015
Closed on
Feb 11, 2016
Sold by
Andress Scott
Bought by
Cseh Austin K and Cseh Bronwyn E
Seller's Agent
Jim Christman
Keller Williams Real Estate - Palmerton
Buyer's Agent
Cass Chies
Diamond 1st Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$163,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-3.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.50%
Original Mortgage
$160,538
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2015
Closed on
Jun 24, 2015
Sold by
Santander Bank Na
Bought by
Andress Scott
Seller's Agent
Cliff Lewis
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Buyer's Agent
Jim Christman
Keller Williams Real Estate
List Price
$90,200
Sold Price
$38,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,700
-57.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
892.92%
Original Mortgage
$78,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2011
Sold by
Wentz Matthew N and Wentz Heather
Bought by
Wentz Heather

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
George Charles D and Strohl Cindy
Bought by
Wentz Matthew N and Wentz Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Papay Brittani $231,026 Keystone Premier Stlmt Svcs
Cseh Austin K $163,500 None Available
Andress Scott $38,500 Attorney
Wentz Heather -- None Available
Wentz Matthew N $88,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Papay Brittani $180,000
Previous Owner Cseh Austin K $160,538
Previous Owner Andress Scott $78,500
Previous Owner Wentz Matthew N $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Sold $231,026 +6.2% $109 / Sq Ft
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2021 06/18/21 For Sale $217,500 +33.0% $103 / Sq Ft
02/11/2016 02/11/16 Sold $163,500 -3.8% $77 / Sq Ft
01/18/2016 01/18/16 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2015 11/30/15 For Sale $169,900 +341.3% $80 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 Sold $38,500 -57.3% $36 / Sq Ft
04/20/2015 04/20/15 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2015 03/22/15 For Sale $90,200 -- $85 / 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 $4,616 $46,450 $16,250 $30,200
2024 $4,259 $46,450 $16,250 $30,200
2023 $3,731 $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2022 $3,615 $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2021 $3,473 $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2020 $3,390 $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2019 $3,306 $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2018 $3,306 $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2017 $3,253 $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2016 -- $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2015 -- $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
2014 -- $41,950 $16,250 $25,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Christman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jim Christman

    Keller Williams Real Estate

    (610) 826-8112

    105 in this area

    565 Total Sales

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  • Cass Chies

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Cass Chies

    Diamond 1st Real Estate, LLC

    (610) 900-4300

    35 in this area

    365 Total Sales

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  • Cliff Lewis

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cliff Lewis

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside

    (610) 751-8280

    6 in this area

    1,371 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACC2000004

Bright MLS

APN: 42A-47-A110

Pennsylvania Carbon County Palmerton 18071

797 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, PA

This home is located at 797 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071 since 18 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $306,442, approximately $145 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 797 Lafayette 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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