Last Sold Price
3 beds2,200 sqft$95/sqft
708 Public Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Description

This Salisbury Township home is a hidden jewel nestled on a wooded slope. Beautiful woodwork and hardwood floors throughout add to the charm. A highlight of the home is a built-in desk and shelves surrounding an efficient brick ,wood pellet fireplace in the spacious living room. Large cedar closets upstairs and downstairs. Eat-in kitchen and large dining room. Three bedrooms including master bedroom. Full bathroom upstairs with updates. Finished basement great for parties, complete with a large bar...This Salisbury Township home is a hidden jewel nestled on a wooded slope. Beautiful woodwork and hardwood floors throughout add to the charm. A highlight of the home is a built-in desk and shelves surrounding an efficient brick ,wood pellet fireplace in the spacious living room. Large cedar closets upstairs and downstairs. Eat-in kitchen and large dining room. Three bedrooms including master bedroom. Full bathroom upstairs with updates. Finished basement great for parties, complete with a large bar area, 1/2 bath, laundry room and workshop space. Bilco door provides access outside. Oil heat, radon remediation system, and all appliances are included. Screened-in front porch and back porch can be enjoyed on lazy summer evenings. Shed in the back yard has lots of room for storage. Off street parking for 2 vehicles. Conveniently located between Bethlehem and Allentown!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/17/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Spiro Dendrinos • Brokerage DRE #RB065727 • BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon
    P: (610) 653-3194 C: (610) 653-3194 sjDendrinos@aol.com

Property Details for 708 Public Road

Status
MLS #
640370
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$3,871 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.28 AC / 12,358 SF
Subdivision Name
Not in Development
View
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

Bethlehem, PA

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Location

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Building Information for 708 Public Road

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,358 SF

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Property Information for 708 Public Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42077
  • Directions: FROM BROADWAY TURN ONTO PUBLIC ROAD, THE HOME IS ON THE LEFT
  • Latitude: 40.597664
  • Longitude: -75.409548
  • MLS Area Major: Salisbury
  • Zoning: R4-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDEN
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 641689325110001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,871
  • Tax Assessed Value: $150,800
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Salisbury
  • High School District: Salisbury
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Salisbury
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1800.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 400.0
  • Living Area: 2200.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.284
  • Lot Size Area: 12358.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12358.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1930
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: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Workshop
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Bar Room
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.00
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 6.00
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: HalfBath
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 15.00
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 6.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 25.00 x 15.00
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Description: **Enclosed Front Porch**
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 25.00 x 15.00
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 708 Public Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2020

Closed

GLVRMLS #640370

$210,000
Jul 30, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677998953

$210,000

+7.0% / yr

Jul 9, 2020

Pending

GLVRMLS #640370

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2020

Closed

GLVRMLS #640370

$210,000
07/30/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677998953

$210,000

+7.0% / yr

07/09/2020

Pending

GLVRMLS #640370

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

Public Records for 708 Public Road

Taxable ValueLand$36,400Additions$114,400Total$150,800
Tax Record2026$5,036 ($420 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,357 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningR4CountyLEHIGHAPN641689325110-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 708 Public Road

This home is within Salisbury Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 2 to 11
Rating
School
Distance
Salisbury Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Salisbury Middle School
Public5 to 8

Salisbury Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Kidspeace Broadway School
Private2 to 11

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: 708 Public Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015
$210,000
3
2,200
12,358
$97,500
4
1,800
15,926
$82,500
3
1,632
6,996
$140,000
4
1,877
7,017
$99,900
3
2,232
13,708
3
1
1,700
7,736

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