NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 W Ethel St Allentown, PA 18103

Southside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $317,000 - $343,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,420 Sq Ft
$235/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2014

Last sale price $167,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,225/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2014

Great Brick Front... 2-story home in South Allentown which is convenient to the South Mountain Reservoir. This home is situated on a corner lot which is partially wooded and makes for great privacy! Wonderful, quiet neighborhood...owners hate to leave, but are downsizing. Spacious, bright eat-in kitchen with center island, dining area, living room, family room, study area, and half bath make up the main level. Step onto the deck overlooking the private rear yard. This home has 3 bedrooms and full bathroom on the 2nd floor. The master bedroom has 2 closets and has access to the full bathroom. Nice sized 2-car built-in garage, and plenty of off street parking. This home is in move-in condition. New Roof 2012, Driveway Replaced 2005 & seal coated 2013, granite top sink 2011,foyer & powder room floor, and insulated garage doors with electric openers! Low electric costs, $143.00 a month on a budget.Close to shopping,Routes 100, 378, 22/78 and 309. This is a great property to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Basak-Carey

RE/MAX Real Estate Listed on: 02/10/2014

RE/MAX Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Clark

Weichert Co Realtors License #RS196074L

Weichert Co Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 10,402 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 130
  • Corner Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,420 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hiram Dodd Elementary School
  • South Mountain Middle School
  • William Allen High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640528941372001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Technology: Cable
  • County Assessment: 157000.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Middle Junior School: South Mountain
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Garage Door, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island, Family Room First Level, Foyer Center, Laundry Lower Level, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Partial, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 117.61
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1420
  • Square Footage: 1420
  • Total Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum
  • Exterior: Deck, Insulated Glass, Porch, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached, Built In
  • Number Of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Off & On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Wall AC, Whole House Fan
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • Elementary School: Hiram Dodd
  • Middle School: South Mountain
  • High School: William Allen

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.239
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 130
  • Lots: Corner, Partially Wooded, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 10001-20000 sq. ft
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10402
  • Zoning Code: R-1

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640528941372001
  • County Taxes: 595.03
  • Municipal Taxes: 1051.36
  • Total Taxes: 4364.88

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 2718.61

MLS Schools

  • School District: Allentown
  • Elementary School: Hiram Dodd
  • HighSchool: William Allen

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Billowitch Alfred T and Billowitch Elizabeth A
Bought by
Galvez Raymund
Seller's Agent
Karen Basak-Carey
RE/MAX Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Clark
Weichert Co Realtors
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$167,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-7.17%
Current Estimated Value
$333,349

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$166,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$158,650
Outstanding Balance
$121,367
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$203,248

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1987
Sold by
Hoffman Randall N and Hoffman Susan J
Bought by
Billowitch Alfred T and Billowitch Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1986
Bought by
Hoffman Randall N and Hoffman Susan J
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
Galvez Raymund $167,000 None Available
Billowitch Alfred T $85,900 --
Hoffman Randall N $23,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Galvez Raymund $158,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Sold $167,000 -7.2% $118 / Sq Ft
05/23/2014 05/23/14 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2014 02/10/14 For Sale $179,900 -- $127 / 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 $5,489 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2024 $5,489 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2023 $5,489 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2022 $5,310 $157,000 $123,400 $33,600
2021 $5,212 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2020 $5,085 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2019 $5,009 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2018 $4,621 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2017 $4,512 $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2016 -- $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2015 -- $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
2014 -- $157,000 $33,600 $123,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Karen Basak-Carey

    RE/MAX

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  • Timothy Clark

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Timothy Clark

    Weichert Co Realtors

    (610) 216-6891

    29 Total Sales

    Timothy Clark
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 466051

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 640528941372-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18103 Southside

961 W Ethel St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 961 W Ethel St, Allentown, PA 18103 since 10 February 2014 and is currently estimated at $333,349, approximately $234 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 961 W Ethel St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Hiram W Dodd Elementary School, South Mountain Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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