1240 Manchester Road

Closed 6/22/15
Closed 6/22/15
WELCOME TO 1240 MANCHESTER ROAD...
LOVELY NEW LANDSCAPING
OFF-STREET PARKING FOR 2 CARS
MANICURED FLAT BACK YARD
SS APPLIANCES, BEAUTIFUL CABINETS - MORE CABINET S
BREAKFAST BAR IN SPACIOUS KITCHEN
LOTS OF PENINSULA PREP SPACE & STORAGE UNDERNEATH
LIVING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM
LOTS OF LIGHT ENTER THROUGH THOSE LARGE WINDOWS
ROOM FOR LOTS OF SEATING
LARGE TV FITS EASILY
1ST FLOOR BEDROOM USED AS HOME OFFICE
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM
1ST FLOOR FULL BATH
2ND FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM
2ND FLOOR FULL BATH
2ND FLOOR BEDROOM AS FLEX SPACE
2ND FLOOR BR/FLEX SPACE ALCOVE
WALK-IN CLOSET WITH TWO STORAGE AREAS & CLOSET SYS
PATIO WAITING FOR YOUR SUMMER PARTIES!
BACKYARD STORAGE SHED
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YOUR NEW ADDRESS?
Last Sold Price
$168,500
4 beds1,344 sqft$125/sqft
1240 Manchester Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Description

Home sweet home & better than renting! This beautifully-maintained Cape Cod welcomes you with open concept kitchen/living room, wonderful light, neutral decorator colors & practical use of space. The kitchen was recently renovated removing a wall to add a large peninsula which opens to the living room. This space is wonderfully convenient for daily living or entertaining friends & family. There are two bedrooms & a full bath on each floor. A new owner will enjoy stainless steel appliances, brand...Home sweet home & better than renting! This beautifully-maintained Cape Cod welcomes you with open concept kitchen/living room, wonderful light, neutral decorator colors & practical use of space. The kitchen was recently renovated removing a wall to add a large peninsula which opens to the living room. This space is wonderfully convenient for daily living or entertaining friends & family. There are two bedrooms & a full bath on each floor. A new owner will enjoy stainless steel appliances, brand new washer/dryer, new windows blinds, closet organizers, storage shed, flat backyard & off-street parking in a quiet neighborhood. NEW water heater & central air (2012); NEW roof (2009). NEW landscaping & walkway adds to the appeal. This property has been well-enjoyed & meticulously maintained by neat-as-a-pin owner. Adding a garage is a possibility - check with zoning. Great mid-valley location close to travel routes & pleasures of Bethlehem.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/22/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Denise Y. Golant • Weichert Realtors - Allentown
    P: (610) 393-9917 C: (610) 393-9917 dgolant@weichert.com
  2. Listed by Joseph Golant • Weichert Realtors - Allentown
    P: (484) 274-0755 C: (484) 274-0755 jgolant@weichert.com

Property Details for 1240 Manchester Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
495566
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$3,973 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 5,998 SF
County
Lehigh County
Subdivision Name
Rosemont

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$310,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

[Bethlehem, PA]

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Building Information for 1240 Manchester Road

Stories2Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,998 SF

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Property Information for 1240 Manchester Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42077
  • Cross Street: Ridgelawn Ave
  • Directions: From Catasauqua Rd, head SOUTH onto Pennsylvania Ave, LEFT onto Ridgelawn Ave, RIGHT onto Manchester Rd. 1240 is on the left.
  • Latitude: 40.632716
  • Longitude: -75.416534
  • MLS Area Major: Bethlehem-West
  • Zoning: RS
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 641861097058001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,973
  • Tax Assessed Value: $145,900
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Bethlehem
  • High School: Liberty
  • High School District: Bethlehem
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Bethlehem
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1344.0
  • Living Area: 1344.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.138
  • Lot Size Area: 5998.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 100
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5998.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1952
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 5.00
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 1240 Manchester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2015

Closed

GLVRMLS #495566

$168,500—
Jun 12, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555788069

$168,500

+5.9% / yr

May 16, 2015

Pending

GLVRMLS #495566

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2015

Closed

GLVRMLS #495566

$168,500
06/12/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555788069

$168,500

+5.9% / yr

05/16/2015

Pending

GLVRMLS #495566

—

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Public Records for 1240 Manchester Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,000Additions$121,900Total$145,900
Tax Record2026$4,291 ($358 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningRSCountyLEHIGHAPN641861097058-1

Schools near 1240 Manchester Road

This home is within Bethlehem Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Clearview Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nitschmann Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Liberty High School
Public - 9 to 12
Covenant Christian Academy Of The Lee High Valley
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Clearview Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nitschmann Middle School
Public6 to 8

Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Covenant Christian Academy Of The Lee High Valley
PrivateK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1240 Manchester Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
$168,500
4
1,344
5,998
1234 Manchester Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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2
1
1,024
6,000
1246 Manchester Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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4
1
1,498
6,000
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1
1,443
6,000
1228 Manchester Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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1
1,152
6,000
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1,404
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