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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,732 sqft$133/sqft
1942 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.50 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This wonderful ranch home is unique with a cottage-like feel in desirable Upper Saucon/Southern Lehigh. It is registered with National Wildlife Federation & has a backyard habitat. Includes many perennials, lilly pond with waterfall and an apple tree. Three sources of heat incl. wood burning FP in LR, wood stove in FR & oil (very economical-extra insulation under siding & attic). Central air with 3 ceiling fans. Cathedral ceiling in FR w/wood beams, wainscoting, crown molding. 2 Garden windows, Hickory...This wonderful ranch home is unique with a cottage-like feel in desirable Upper Saucon/Southern Lehigh. It is registered with National Wildlife Federation & has a backyard habitat. Includes many perennials, lilly pond with waterfall and an apple tree. Three sources of heat incl. wood burning FP in LR, wood stove in FR & oil (very economical-extra insulation under siding & attic). Central air with 3 ceiling fans. Cathedral ceiling in FR w/wood beams, wainscoting, crown molding. 2 Garden windows, Hickory cabinetry w/pull out shelves, Dupont laminate floor, reverse osmosis drinking water system, Eye level oven. Granite top vanity in main bath, additional shelves & cabinets in baths & linen closet. Patio door from Master BR to back deck. 2nd deck in front of home. Walk-in closet & cedar closet. Many more amenities too numerous to mention. Freshly painted, neutral colors. Minutes from major highways & conveniences - minutes to Promenade Shoppes & Artsquest, Casino. A pleasure to see.
  • Listed by: Roz Day 610.704.0407 rozday@aol.com • RE/MAX Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/01/2013 12:00 AM • Source: GLVRMLS, MLS#: 447537

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Bethlehem, PA

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Location

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Sold By ERA Rudy Amelio

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Property Information for 1942 Black River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,405 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • Subdivision Name: Not in Development
  • View: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,844 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42077
  • Cross Street: Church
  • Directions: Emmaus Ave. to Church Road to left on Black River Rd. - home on right
  • Latitude: 40.580262
  • Longitude: -75.405244
  • MLS Area Major: Upper Saucon
  • Zoning: SMC
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 641692783803001
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,405
  • Tax Assessed Value: $211,500
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hopewell
  • Elementary School District: Southern Lehigh
  • High School: Southern Lehigh
  • High School District: Southern Lehigh
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southern Lehigh
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Southern Lehigh
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1732.0
  • Living Area: 1732.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.501
  • Lot Size Area: 21844.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 86 x 254
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21844.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1959
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 40.00 x 20.00
  • Room Length: 40.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 3
  • Room Description: Laundry Room
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 8.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 4.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 4.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 20.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 20.00 x 14.00
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 1942 Black River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356118222

$230,000
Jul 1, 2013

Closed

GLVRMLS #447537

$230,000
May 3, 2013

Pending

GLVRMLS #447537

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356118222

$230,000
07/01/2013

Closed

GLVRMLS #447537

$230,000
05/03/2013

Pending

GLVRMLS #447537

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

Public Records for 1942 Black River Road

Taxable ValueLand$49,300Additions$162,200Total$211,500
Tax Record2026$4,894 ($408 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,827 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningSMCCountyLEHIGHAPN641692783803-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1942 Black River Road

This home is within Southern Lehigh School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Southern Lehigh Middle School
Public7 to 8

Southern Lehigh Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Hopewell El School
PublicK to 3

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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This home: 1942 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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21,844
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239,885
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