NOT LISTED FOR SALE

938 W Walnut St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $153,000 - $175,255

2 Beds
1 Bath
948 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 14, 2022

Last sale price $135,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,043/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Home Security System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Fenced Yard
  • Dining Room
  • 1-minute walk to Valania Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

*MULITPLE OFFERS RECIEVED. Highest and best offer due 12/12 5pm*
Centrally located to all the city has to offer, this end of row 2 bedroom home has all you need. The floor plan offers living room, dining room, and newer kitchen with oak cabinetry and newer first floor bath. Upon entering you will notice a freshly painted interior, newer carpeting, new baseboard heaters, and updated kitchen and bath means nothing to do but move in. There is plenty of storage in the walk up attic, a nice sized fenced yard and property will be sold with clear CO. Stop paying rent and invest in your own home or add this one to your investment portfolio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Amelio

Rudy Amelio Real Estate Listed on: 12/02/2021

Rudy Amelio Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Rudy Amelio

Rudy Amelio Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Georgiana Torrella

IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 1,298 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20 x 65
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 948 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Electric Oven

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dirt Floor

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549699827868001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,693

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row-End Unit
  • Style: Colonial
  • Technology: Cable, Security System, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 53600.00
  • Stories: 2.5
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Lower Level
  • Floor: Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Basement: Dirt, Full
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 142.41
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 948
  • Square Footage: 948
  • Total Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum
  • Exterior: Curbs, Fenced Yard, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • Middle School: South Mountain
  • High School: Allen

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.030
  • Lot Dimensions: 20 x 65
  • Lots: Flat, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1298
  • Zoning Code: B-2-CENTRAL BUSINESS

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549699827868001
  • County Taxes: 202.61
  • Municipal Taxes: 337.92
  • Total Taxes: 1693.12

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1152.59

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2021
Closed on
Jan 14, 2022
Sold by
Archer Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Sears Calvin D and Sears Calvin Melissa
Seller's Agent
Christine Amelio
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Georgiana Torrella
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$112,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,100
19.57%
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$169,064

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,064
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.82%
Original Mortgage
$132,554
Outstanding Balance
$123,320
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$45,744

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2012
Sold by
Archer Steven
Bought by
Archer Investment Group

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2011
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Archer Steven and Archer Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2010
Sold by
Rossi Sheriff Ronald W and Dries Richard T
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1996
Sold by
Nester Carson and Christian Leatha M
Bought by
Richards Myron and Mary Dries
Source: Public Records

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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
Sears Calvin D $135,000 None Listed On Document
Sears Calvin D $135,000 None Listed On Document
Archer Investment Group $55,076 --
Archer Steven $22,500 --
Federal National Mortgage Association -- --
Richards Myron $32,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sears Calvin D $132,554
Closed Sears Calvin D $132,554
Previous Owner Dries Mary J $7,566
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/14/2022 01/14/22 Sold $135,000 +19.6% $142 / Sq Ft
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2021 12/02/21 For Sale $112,900 -- $119 / 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 $1,754 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2024 $1,754 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2023 $1,754 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2022 $1,693 $53,600 $48,400 $5,200
2021 $1,660 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2020 $1,617 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2019 $1,590 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2018 $1,483 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2017 $1,445 $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2016 -- $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2015 -- $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
2014 -- $53,600 $5,200 $48,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Amelio

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Christine Amelio

    Rudy Amelio Real Estate

    (610) 360-1911

    15 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Christine Amelio
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  • Rudy Amelio

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Rudy Amelio

    Rudy Amelio Real Estate

    (610) 437-5501

    43 in this area

    400 Total Sales

    Rudy Amelio
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Georgiana Torrella

    IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

    (610) 417-9722

    4 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Georgiana Torrella
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 683998

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549699827868-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18101 Center City

938 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 938 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 02 December 2021 and is currently estimated at $169,064, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 938 W Walnut St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, South Mountain Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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