Last Sold Price
4 beds2,826 sqft$202/sqft
886 Merrivale Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Description

Now available in the desirable Birchwood Estates development of Hanover Township. This home has been lovingly maintained by the current owners and is move in ready. An inviting covered front porch welcomes you to this four bedroom 2.5 bath brick front colonial home with many updates including a new roof in 2019 and new gas furnace in 2020. Conveniently located near Wegman's, schools and the Hanover Township Community center featuring a brand new community pool and pickle ball courts under construction!...Now available in the desirable Birchwood Estates development of Hanover Township. This home has been lovingly maintained by the current owners and is move in ready. An inviting covered front porch welcomes you to this four bedroom 2.5 bath brick front colonial home with many updates including a new roof in 2019 and new gas furnace in 2020. Conveniently located near Wegman's, schools and the Hanover Township Community center featuring a brand new community pool and pickle ball courts under construction! Multiple Offers Received. All offers to be in Tuesday 3/12 at 2:00 Owners are PA licensed Realtors
LISTING CLOSED: 04/08/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anna Ames • Weichert Realtors
    P: (610) 762-9331 C: (610) 762-9331 aames@weichert.com
  2. Listed by Wade R. Ames • Weichert Realtors
    P: (610) 762-8495 C: (610) 762-8495 wames@weichert.com

Property Details for 886 Merrivale Road

Status
MLS #
733836
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$6,102 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
0.27 AC / 11,544 SF
Senior Community
No
Subdivision Name
Birchwood Estates

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$545,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

[Bethlehem, PA]

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Building Information for 886 Merrivale Road

Stories2Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,544 SF

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Property Information for 886 Merrivale Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42095
  • Cross Street: Clearview
  • Directions: From Macada Rd, take Jacksonville Rd north to right on Granite, right on Clearview then left on Merrivale Rd.
  • Latitude: 40.664101
  • Longitude: -75.395064
  • MLS Area Major: Hanover_N
  • Zoning: R1-S-SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: M6SW1 4 18 0214
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,102
  • Tax Assessed Value: $83,700
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hanover
  • Elementary School District: Bethlehem
  • High School: Liberty
  • High School District: Bethlehem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nitschmann
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Bethlehem
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2250.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Living Area: 2826.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.265
  • Lot Size Area: 11544.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11544.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1997
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Eat in kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Finished areas in basement
  • Room Dimensions: 24.00 x 24.00
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 7.00
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 5.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 16.00
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Bonus room above garage
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 24.00
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Room Description: Fireplace - gas
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 17.00
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 3.00 x 7.00
  • Room Length: 3.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 17.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 886 Merrivale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1530341004

$570,000

+4.0% / yr

Apr 8, 2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #733836

$570,000
Mar 11, 2024

Pending

GLVRMLS #733836

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1530341004

$570,000

+4.0% / yr

04/08/2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #733836

$570,000
03/11/2024

Pending

GLVRMLS #733836

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Public Records for 886 Merrivale Road

Taxable ValueLand$22,900Additions$60,800Total$83,700
Tax Record2026$904 ($75 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,250 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,250 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,543 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningR1SCountyNORTHAMPTONAPNM6SW1 4 18 0214Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 886 Merrivale Road

This home is within Bethlehem Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hanover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nitschmann Middle School
Public6 to 8

Liberty 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: 886 Merrivale Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
$570,000
4
2,826
11,544
4
2,460
11,892
$460,000
4
2,567
11,685
$475,000
4
2,460
13,362
$74,000
4
2,931
25,570
$325,000
4
2,460
12,676

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