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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,706 sqft$100/sqft
229 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA 18049
Single FamilyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$100/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Appraised over asking price, get this gorgeous, completely updated home at its newly reduced price! Beautiful character & charm of old town Emmaus, but with upgrades. Watch the community Halloween parade from the front porch or enjoy quiet from rear decks- which include a private covered deck off of the master bedroom upstairs. Enter into the spacious, open concept living room and dining room with brand new flooring throughout. Absolutely gorgeous kitchen with 42” maple cabinets, an eat-in...Appraised over asking price, get this gorgeous, completely updated home at its newly reduced price! Beautiful character & charm of old town Emmaus, but with upgrades. Watch the community Halloween parade from the front porch or enjoy quiet from rear decks- which include a private covered deck off of the master bedroom upstairs. Enter into the spacious, open concept living room and dining room with brand new flooring throughout. Absolutely gorgeous kitchen with 42” maple cabinets, an eat-in island, & quartz countertops. Enjoy the updated stainless appliances to cook your gourmet meals and entertain guests. New flooring runs throughout the ENTIRE home! The three spacious bedrooms upstairs provide ample storage and living space for you and your family. The third floor offers a massive attic with high ceilings that you could use as storage or add several hundred square feet of living space down the road! The house offers off-street parking, a shed and a workshop in the basement.
  • Listed by: Christopher J. Carr 610.326.2414 Support@simplechoicerealty.com • Simple Choice Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 10/20/2017 12:00 AM • Source: GLVRMLS, MLS#: 554517

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$205,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

91.2%

Emmaus, PA

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Property Information for 229 Ridge Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,770 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in Development
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42077
  • Cross Street: 3rd St
  • Directions: Cedar Crest Blvd. South. Left on North St. Continue on Harrison. Right onto 3rd St. Left onto Ridge.
  • Latitude: 40.537615
  • Longitude: -75.491675
  • MLS Area Major: Emmaus
  • Zoning: Resid
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 549466171361 001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,770
  • Tax Assessed Value: $136,100
School Information
  • Elementary School District: East Penn
  • High School District: East Penn
  • Middle Or Junior School District: East Penn
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1706.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1706.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 14.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 5.00 x 8.00
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 15.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 229 Ridge Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #610279323

$171,000

+133.5% / yr

Oct 20, 2017

Closed

GLVRMLS #554517

$171,000
Sep 19, 2017

Pending

GLVRMLS #554517

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #610279323

$171,000

+133.5% / yr

10/20/2017

Closed

GLVRMLS #554517

$171,000
09/19/2017

Pending

GLVRMLS #554517

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

Public Records for 229 Ridge Street

Taxable ValueLand$11,700Additions$121,200Total$132,900
Tax Record2026$4,820 ($402 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,522 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,522 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningR-HOCountyLEHIGHAPN549466171361-1

Schools near 229 Ridge Street

This home is within East Penn School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln El School
PublicK to 5

Lower Macungie Middle School
Public6 to 8

Emmaus High School
Public9 to 12

St Ann Elementary 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: 229 Ridge Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
$171,000
3
1,706
$147,500
2
1,876
2,561
$302,000
4
2,080
2,834
$156,000
2
1,522
2,725
$211,000
3
1,890
2,618
$123,000
2
2
1,522
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