Last Sold Price
4 beds3,360 sqft$147/sqft
1740 Valley Forge Rd, Allentown, PA 18104

Description

Welcome to your new home in the the Parkland SD. The sellers are sad to leave after giving this home a much needed makeover. New flooring throughout, fresh paint, and walnut butcher board countertops, are just a few of the updates that were done. The home's design offers an easy flow from one room to the next. The kitchen is equipped with everything the cook needs to entertain, including a Kitchen Aid double wall ovens. The rustic family room with exposed beams and fireplace is great for family game...Welcome to your new home in the the Parkland SD. The sellers are sad to leave after giving this home a much needed makeover. New flooring throughout, fresh paint, and walnut butcher board countertops, are just a few of the updates that were done. The home's design offers an easy flow from one room to the next. The kitchen is equipped with everything the cook needs to entertain, including a Kitchen Aid double wall ovens. The rustic family room with exposed beams and fireplace is great for family game night. The second floor boasts of 4 oversized bedrooms. The master suite, which includes a seating room with a fireplace, is the perfect place to retreat to at the end of the day. Come see for yourself. The twists and turns of life allows to you be the new owner of this move in ready home. And! There is still time to enjoy the pool this summer. Make your appointment today! Do not miss your opportunity to own this beautiful home in a sought after Lehigh Valley location! More photos to come.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/01/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Leilani Pettine • Coldwell Banker Heritage R E
    P: (484) 358-5184 C: (484) 358-5184 leilani@cbheritage.com

Property Details for 1740 Valley Forge Road

Status
MLS #
721771
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$7,184 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
0.61 AC / 26,511 SF
Tax ID Number
548704583795-00001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
08-06-2023
Subdivision
WALBERT ESTATES
Subdivision
WALBERT ESTATES (LEHIGH PA)
Cross Street
Brandywine
Legal Subdivision
WALBERT ESTATES
Municipality
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,760.00
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$524,900

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Allentown, PA

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Location

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Building Information for 1740 Valley Forge Road

Stories2Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,511 SF

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Property Information for 1740 Valley Forge Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PARKLAND
  • School District County ID: 300200397133
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LEHIGH
  • MLS Area: South Whitehall Twp (12319)
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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $305,700
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,156
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $249,600
  • City Town Tax: $1,015
  • Land Assessed Value: $56,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R-4-Medium Density Reside
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • School Tax: $4,861
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 13.00
  • Room Description: Den/Office
Room 2
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Dimensions: 24.00 x 19.00
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 5.00
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 8.00
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 15.00
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 12.00
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 13.00
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 8.00
Room 9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 19.00 x 13.00
Room 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 16.00
Room 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 20.00 x 15.00
Room 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Room 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Room 14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00
Room 15
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Dimensions: 4.00 x 8.00
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,760.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 231.31 x 225.77
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 3888089
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors, Doors - Lever Handle(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1740 Valley Forge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 1, 2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #721771

$495,000
Sep 1, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PALH2006512

$495,000
Aug 29, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1517766633

$495,000

+25.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/01/2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #721771

$495,000
09/01/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PALH2006512

$495,000
08/29/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1517766633

$495,000

+25.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 1740 Valley Forge Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,100Additions$249,600Total$305,700
Tax Record2026$7,728 ($644 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,760 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979ZoningR-4CountyLEHIGHAPN548704583795-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1740 Valley Forge Road

This home is within Parkland School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kratzer School
PublicK to 5

Orefield Middle School
Public6 to 8

Parkland Senior 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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