1686 Minesite Road

Closed 8/14/15Virtual Tour
Closed 8/14/15Virtual Tour
Great relaxing and entertaining on the multiple de
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Pretty as a picture
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Warm and inviting dining room
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Master bathroom with Jacuzzi tub plus separate sho
Recreation room- Pool anyone?
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relaxing on side patio and enjoying the view
Flag lot lends to the feeling of privacy and tranq
Side view of addition and 2 story garage.
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Last Sold Price
$342,000
4 beds3,366 sqft$102/sqft
1686 Minesite Rd, Allentown, PA 18103

Description

New price now is the time to own this great 4 bedroom 2.5 bath room located in East Penn SD. Relax and enjoy the uniqueness of this energy efficient home which has been beautifully upgraded with hardwood flooring,granite counter top in kitchen plus a 2 story addition. Over 3300 sq. ft of living space plus an additional 600 sq. ft in the finished basement. Relax in the 2 story green room with cascading sunlight and a serene atmosphere. Sun room addition on 1st floor is a perfect place for an in law...New price now is the time to own this great 4 bedroom 2.5 bath room located in East Penn SD. Relax and enjoy the uniqueness of this energy efficient home which has been beautifully upgraded with hardwood flooring,granite counter top in kitchen plus a 2 story addition. Over 3300 sq. ft of living space plus an additional 600 sq. ft in the finished basement. Relax in the 2 story green room with cascading sunlight and a serene atmosphere. Sun room addition on 1st floor is a perfect place for an in law situation. Home has a large fenced Trek deck, awning covered patio plus 2 additional patios perfect for entertaining .94 acre professionally landscaped flag lot with a very private setting. For the hobbyist we also have a 2 story garage with a work shop on the top floor. Property was recently appraised for $425 K- Great time for a real buy. Call today for your private showings.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/14/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sylvia J. Merkel • RE/MAX Real Estate
    P: (610) 360-4019 C: (610) 360-4019 sylviamerkel@remax.net

Property Details for 1686 Minesite Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
494235
Days on Market
53
Taxes
$6,450 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
0.94 AC / 40,877 SF
County
Lehigh County
Subdivision Name
Not in Development

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 1686 Minesite Road

Stories2Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size0.94 AC / 40,877 SF

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Property Information for 1686 Minesite Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42077
  • Cross Street: E Texas Rd
  • Directions: West on 222 to left on Minesite ( Dunkin Donut)cross over E. Texas Rd. Property on right side of road. It is a flag lot. I have a RE/MAx direction sign at entrance to drive way.
  • Latitude: 40.555744
  • Longitude: -75.535781
  • MLS Area Major: Lower Macungie
  • Zoning: S-suburban
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 548533609137 001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,450
  • Tax Assessed Value: $290,200
School Information
  • Elementary School District: East Penn
  • High School District: East Penn
  • Middle Or Junior School District: East Penn
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3366.0
  • Living Area: 3366.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.938
  • Lot Size Area: 40877.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular lot
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40877.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
Room 4
  • Room Description: any one for ping pong
  • Room Dimensions: 10.10 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: rec. room with outside entrance
  • Room Dimensions: 19.30 x 13.70
  • Room Length: 19.3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 13.7
Room 6
  • Room Description: open concept to rec. room
  • Room Dimensions: 11.10 x 14.10
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 14.1
Room 7
  • Room Description: attic access in closet
  • Room Dimensions: 17.30 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 17.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
  • Room Description: overlooks living room
  • Room Dimensions: 10.10 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Description: currently used as office-access to 2nd floor balcony
  • Room Dimensions: 11.90 x 15.11
  • Room Length: 11.9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.11
Room 10
  • Room Description: walk in closet and private bath
  • Room Dimensions: 18.30 x 19.20
  • Room Length: 18.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Width: 19.2
Room 11
  • Room Description: beautiful sunroom could be a 1st fl bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 15.10 x 17.90
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 17.9
Room 12
  • Room Description: granite counter tops- open concept to family room
  • Room Dimensions: 12.20 x 14.60
  • Room Length: 12.2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.6
Room 13
  • Room Description: wood burning stove- access to deck
  • Room Dimensions: 15.80 x 10.10
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 14
  • Room Description: vaulted ceiling
  • Room Dimensions: 16.10 x 14.20
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 14.2
Room 15
  • Room Description: Hardwood flooring and chair railing
  • Room Dimensions: 13.70 x 11.70
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 11.7
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Name: Thomas G. & Mary C. Matchette

Property History for 1686 Minesite Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555188022

$342,000—
Aug 14, 2015

Closed

GLVRMLS #494235

$342,000—
Jun 19, 2015

Pending

GLVRMLS #494235

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555188022

$342,000
08/14/2015

Closed

GLVRMLS #494235

$342,000
06/19/2015

Pending

GLVRMLS #494235

—

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

Public Records for 1686 Minesite Road

Taxable ValueLand$70,200Additions$220,000Total$290,200
Tax Record2026$7,653 ($638 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,315 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,315 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,859 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980ZoningSCountyLEHIGHAPN548533609137-1

Schools near 1686 Minesite Road

This home is within East Penn School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wescosville El School
Public - K to 5
Lower Macungie Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Emmaus High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wescosville El School
PublicK to 5

Lower Macungie Middle School
Public6 to 8

Emmaus High School
Public9 to 12

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: 1686 Minesite Road, Allentown, PA 18103
$342,000
4
3,366
40,877
1680 Minesite Road, Allentown, PA 18103
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2
1
1,999
27,922
1690 Minesite Road, Allentown, PA 18103
$382,000
3
2,581
82,328
1765 Maplewood Lane, Allentown, PA 18103
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3
2,774
18,620
1755 Maplewood Lane, Allentown, PA 18103
$186,000
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1,768
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4444 East Texas Road, Allentown, PA 18103
$340,000
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