NOT LISTED FOR SALE

821 Lafayette Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

Estimated Value: $321,000 - $385,082

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,540 Sq Ft
$139/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2016

Last sale price $208,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,375/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Recreation Room
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2016

ROOM TO ROAM FOR EVERYONE inside this expanded bilevel. This home features a newly remodeled kitchen, dining room, living room, three bedrooms and full bath on the main floor. The walkout lower lever has a huge family room with fireplace and pellet stove insert plus a powder room and tremendous laundry room. Then add on an additional 400+ SF studio apartment, complete with it's own kitchenette, bath and separate ground level entrance. The dining room slider leads to a 14x12 trex deck. Outside the walk-out lower level slider, you will find a shaded area under the first floor decking and a paver patio overlooking your inground swimming pool. Further back there is a great play area for kids, pets and even adults plus a small fire pit. Got cars and other toys? No problem. Park them inside your 600+ SF 2C garage and workshop or on the extended parking area. The entire back yard is surrounded with a six foot high privacy fence. This one's got it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dennis Greenzweig

BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem Listed on: 05/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Christman

Keller Williams Real Estate

Keller Williams Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 160
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Studio
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Plywood Siding Panel T1-11
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,540 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 42A-47-A179

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,958

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Bilevel
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 53800.00
  • View: Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Extended Family Qtrs, Family Room Lower Level, Laundry Lower Level, Recreation Room, Studio Apartment, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Lower Level
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Second Kitchen, Dining Area, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 81.89
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2540
  • Square Footage: 2540
  • Total Room Count: 12

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Stucco, T-1-11
  • Exterior: Deck, Fenced Yard, Patio, Pool In Ground, Screens, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached
  • Number Of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window AC
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace Insert, Pellet Stove
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Palmerton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.240
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 160
  • Lots: Flat
  • Lot Size: 10001-20000 sq. ft
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454
  • Zoning Code: Res

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42A-47-A179
  • County Taxes: 551.00
  • Municipal Taxes: 512.00
  • Total Taxes: 3958.00

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2895.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2016
Closed on
Jul 15, 2016
Sold by
Ziegenfus Scott A and Ziegenfus Dolores K
Bought by
Lesher Scott A and Lesher Lisa M
Seller's Agent
Dennis Greenzweig
BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
Jim Christman
Keller Williams Real Estate
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$208,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-3.21%
Current Estimated Value
$354,021

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,021
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1988
Bought by
Ziegenfus Scott A and Ziegenfus Dolores K
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
Lesher Scott A $208,000 Attorney
Ziegenfus Scott A $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lesher Scott A $196,000
Closed Lesher Scott A $208,000
Previous Owner Ziegenfus Scott A $200,000
Previous Owner Ziegenfus Scott A $135,000
Previous Owner Ziegenfus Scott A $37,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2016 07/15/16 Sold $208,000 -3.2% $82 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2016 05/05/16 For Sale $214,900 -- $85 / 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 $5,347 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2024 $4,933 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2023 $4,785 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2022 $4,636 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2021 $4,455 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2020 $4,347 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2019 $4,239 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2018 $4,239 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2017 $4,172 $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2016 -- $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2015 -- $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
2014 -- $53,800 $16,200 $37,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 519351

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 42A-47-A179