968 Birch Road
Description
This charming Cape Cod in Hellertown is situated on a corner lot with views of the Silver Creek golf course. It features hardwood floors, new carpeting, double-hung replacement windows, and an eat-in oak kitchen that includes a brand-new dishwasher, new flooring, and a pantry. The spacious living room has gleaming hardwood floors, 3 or 4 bedrooms, with the option to use the 4th as a den or office. The first floor hosts a full bathroom with a...MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED HIGHEST AND BEST BY 4/25 AT 4PM
This charming Cape Cod in Hellertown is situated on a corner lot with views of the Silver Creek golf course. It features hardwood floors, new carpeting, double-hung replacement windows, and an eat-in oak kitchen that includes a brand-new dishwasher, new flooring, and a pantry. The spacious living room has gleaming hardwood floors, 3 or 4 bedrooms, with the option to use the 4th as a den or office. The first floor hosts a full bathroom with a tub/shower, and the interior and exterior have been freshly painted. The second floor boasts two large bedrooms, each with built-in shelving, drawers, walk-in closets, and a deep hall closet for additional storage. The partially finished basement offers a bar, workshop area, and laundry hookup. Outside, a covered front porch and a one-car garage with pull-down stairs for extra storage add to the home's convenience. The house is equipped with efficient gas heat, gas hot water, and central air. The property is serviced by public water and sewer, and the location is convenient to downtown Hellertown's amenities, including shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, parks (Saucon rail trail) Easy access to I-78 makes this home as practical as it is appealing. Multiple offers received highest and best by 4/25 at 4pm
- Listed by Jeffrey D. Torchia • Preferred Properties PlusP: (610) 360-6466 C: (610) 360-6466 JeffTorchia@rcn.com
Property Details for 968 Birch Road
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$315,000
Avg days on market
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Hellertown, PA
9 comparable properties found
$285,000
Sold 06/18/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,414
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$253,000
Sold 06/22/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,613
- Square Feet
- 0.04
- Acres
$280,000
Sold 09/26/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,626
- Square Feet
- 0.07
- Acres
$400,000
Sold 06/05/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,474
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
$315,000
Sold 01/14/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,440
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
$350,000
Sold 07/31/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,694
- Square Feet
- 0.15
- Acres
$370,000
Sold 11/10/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,512
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
Location
Sold By Home Team Real Estate
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Building Information for 968 Birch Road
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1Property Information for 968 Birch Road
- Country Subdivision: 42095
- Directions: I-78, Exit Hellertown, Route 412S AKA Main St Hellertown, Left on Durham past Lost River Taverns, Right on Willow just before Silver Creek golf course, up hill to corner of Willow and Birch
- Latitude: 40.57976
- Longitude: -75.328919
- MLS Area Major: Hellertown
- Zoning: R1-RESIDENTIAL
- Parcel Number: Q7SE1D 2 9 0715
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,818
- Tax Assessed Value: $43,900
- Elementary School District: Saucon Valley
- High School District: Saucon Valley
- Middle Or Junior School District: Saucon Valley
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage: Yes
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/BeN0ocn7WlU?si=QZl6aK7cvCQs1AL2
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1080.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 484.0
- Living Area: 1564.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.159
- Lot Size Area: 6935.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6935.0
- Year Built: 1941
- Basement: Yes
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Rooms Total: 6
- Stories Total: 1
- Human Modified: No
Property History for 968 Birch Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Closed GLVRMLS #736442 | $329,500 | — |
| May 16, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1534633068 | $329,250 | +6.8% / yr |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Pending GLVRMLS #736442 | — | |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #736442 | $289,900 | — |
| Dec 31, 2017 | Expired BRIGHT #1004107109 | $179,900 | — |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #565375 | $179,900 | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #565375 | $179,900 | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #552469 | $179,900 | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004107109 | $179,900 | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #552469 | $194,900 | — |
| Feb 28, 2001 | Closed GLVRMLS #92178 | $73,000 | — |
| Feb 15, 2001 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #72035840 | $71,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2001 | Pending GLVRMLS #92178 | — | |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #92178 | $74,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2024 | Closed GLVRMLS #736442 | $329,500 |
| 05/16/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1534633068 | $329,250 +6.8% / yr |
| 04/24/2024 | Pending GLVRMLS #736442 | — |
| 04/21/2024 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #736442 | $289,900 |
| 12/31/2017 | Expired BRIGHT #1004107109 | $179,900 |
| 12/01/2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #565375 | $179,900 |
| 11/30/2017 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #565375 | $179,900 |
| 11/30/2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #552469 | $179,900 |
| 11/01/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004107109 | $179,900 |
| 07/10/2017 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #552469 | $194,900 |
| 02/28/2001 | Closed GLVRMLS #92178 | $73,000 |
| 02/15/2001 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #72035840 | $71,000 |
| 01/14/2001 | Pending GLVRMLS #92178 | — |
| 01/10/2001 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #92178 | $74,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 968 Birch Road
Schools near 968 Birch Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Saucon Valley El School PublicK to 4 | ||
Saucon Valley Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Saucon Valley Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
St Theresa 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 968 Birch Road, Hellertown, PA 18055 | $329,500 | 4 | 1 | 1,564 | 6,935 |
$300,000 | 4 | 1 | 1,147 | 6,480 | |
$122,800 | 4 | 2 | 1,644 | 6,000 | |
$190,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,236 | 6,011 | |
$144,000 | 2 | 1 | 720 | 8,040 | |
$190,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,637 | 6,098 | |
$170,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,008 | 6,970 | |
$229,990 | 3 | 1 | 1,581 | 6,000 | |
$195,200 | 4 | 2 | 1,098 | 5,994 | |
$130,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,008 | 6,912 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,008 | 6,970 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 1,008 | 5,401 | |
$175,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,008 | 6,000 | |
$370,750 | 3 | 2 | 1,458 | 5,141 | |
$109,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,008 | 6,960 | |
$195,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,412 | 6,000 |
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