1434 Kelchner Road

Closed 4/7/23
Closed 4/7/23
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Last Sold Price
$321,000
2 beds1,400 sqft$229/sqft
1434 Kelchner Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Description

Framed by a lush expanse of lawn, stately trees & colorful plantings, this charming brick & stone ranch home stands on over a half acre in West Bethlehem. Mid-century built, the convenient one level floor plan is enhanced with hardwood floors in many rooms, built-in bookcases & a wood burning fireplace as the focal point of a spacious living room. An eat in kitchen showcases views of the flat back yard & flagstone patio, perfect for gardens, games & outdoor entertaining. 2 generously sized bedrooms,...Framed by a lush expanse of lawn, stately trees & colorful plantings, this charming brick & stone ranch home stands on over a half acre in West Bethlehem. Mid-century built, the convenient one level floor plan is enhanced with hardwood floors in many rooms, built-in bookcases & a wood burning fireplace as the focal point of a spacious living room. An eat in kitchen showcases views of the flat back yard & flagstone patio, perfect for gardens, games & outdoor entertaining. 2 generously sized bedrooms, 1.5 baths & a laundry room complete the sunny space. An attached one car garage & plentiful basement storage are welcome amenities. Tree lined sidewalks weave through the neighborhood, quiet & picturesque, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, & community parks. Hospital campuses & thriving businesses in the Lehigh Valley are minutes away via Route 22 & Interstate 78. Awaiting the creativity, fresh perspective & potential expansion of a new generation, Rose Hill is a timeless classic.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/07/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brenda Clowser • Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
    P: (610) 739-4517 C: (610) 739-4517 brendaclowser@comcast.net
  2. Listed by Milly Dignetti • Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
    P: (610) 416-7639 C: (610) 416-7639 millyd@doreyrealestate.com

Property Details for 1434 Kelchner Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
711094
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$5,824 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.60 AC / 26,323 SF
County
Lehigh County
Tax ID Number
641872689353-00001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Views
Panoramic
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (LEHIGH PA)
Cross Street
Eaton Ave
Municipality
BETHLEHEM CITY
Total Parking Spaces
1
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,400.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

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Median sold price

$304,414

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

105.0%

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Building Information for 1434 Kelchner Road

Stories1Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,323 SF

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Property Information for 1434 Kelchner Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BETHLEHEM AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397388
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LEHIGH
  • MLS Area: Bethlehem City (12303)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $206,900
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $782
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $140,800
  • City Town Tax: $1,252
  • Land Assessed Value: $66,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R-RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 15.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Built-Ins
  • Room Description: Hardwood floor; ceiling light; closet
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 5.00 x 6.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Chair Rail
  • Room Description: Ceramic tile floor; ceramic tile wainscot; console sink; built-in mirrored medicine cabinet; vanity lights; wall mounted glass toiletry shelf
Room 3
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 17.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
  • Room Description: Eat-in; linoleum floor; pendant light; chair rail; ceiling light; painted wood cabinets; formica countertop; desk area; ceramic sink; refrigerator/freezer; electric range w/4 burners; pantry; access to patio
Room 4
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 26.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Room Description: Hardwood floor; ceiling fan/light; wood burning fireplace w/ceramic tile hearth & brick surround; 2 sets of built-in cabinets
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 9.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Description: Ceramic tile floor; ceramic tile wainscot; console sink; built-in mirrored medicine cabinet; vanity lights; tub/shower; linen closet; exhaust fan/light
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 17.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
  • Room Description: Hardwood floor; ceiling fan/light; closet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,400.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 263.25
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Not In Development, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 3965420
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1434 Kelchner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PALH2005326

$321,000—
Apr 5, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1508749431

$321,000—
Apr 5, 2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #711094

$321,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PALH2005326

$321,000
04/05/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1508749431

$321,000
04/05/2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #711094

$321,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1434 Kelchner Road

Taxable ValueLand$66,100Additions$140,800Total$206,900
Tax Record2026$6,085 ($507 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,330 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningRSCountyLEHIGHAPN641872689353-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1434 Kelchner 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
Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Clearview Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nitschmann Middle School
Public6 to 8

Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
PrivatePK 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: 1434 Kelchner Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
$321,000
2
1,400
26,323
1446 Kelchner Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
$201,000
3
1,228
26,325
1414 Kelchner Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
$274,000
4
2,586
26,310
1454 Kelchner Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
$235,000
4
1,412
26,325
1447 Clifton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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1
1,352
14,279
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