985 Merrivale Road

Closed 9/28/18
Closed 9/28/18
985 Merrivale Road
Hanover Township beauty
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Hardwood floors in the dining room
Hardwood floors in the living room.
Finished basement
Trex deck with retractable awning
Private above ground pool
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Large back yard with fire pit
Side yard with shed
Rear view
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$305,000
4 beds2,476 sqft$123/sqft
985 Merrivale Rd,Ā Bethlehem, PAĀ 18017
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$123/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don't miss the opportunity to own this lovely home in Birchwood Estates! Homes don't come on the market often and when they do, they go quick! Conveniently located in Hanover Township near the community center, Wegman's and Route 22 if you need to commute. Back yard borders township land with a walking path for lots of privacy. As soon as you arrive you are greeted by a lovely, landscaped front yard and concrete driveway leading to the two car garage. Inside you'll find granite counter tops, hardwood...Don't miss the opportunity to own this lovely home in Birchwood Estates! Homes don't come on the market often and when they do, they go quick! Conveniently located in Hanover Township near the community center, Wegman's and Route 22 if you need to commute. Back yard borders township land with a walking path for lots of privacy. As soon as you arrive you are greeted by a lovely, landscaped front yard and concrete driveway leading to the two car garage. Inside you'll find granite counter tops, hardwood floors, four bedrooms, two and a half baths and even more space in the finished basement. Nice deck outside with a retractable awning and a great view of the nice size yard and above ground pool. Make your appointment today!
Listing closed: 09/28/2018 12:00 AM ā€¢ Source: GLVRMLS, MLS#: 586115

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 985 Merrivale Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,834 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Northampton County
  • Subdivision Name: Birchwood Estates
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42095
  • Directions: Route 22 to 512 North, turn left at Wegman's, right on Rainbow, right on Merrivale. Home on the right
  • Latitude: 40.661982
  • Longitude: -75.394906
  • MLS Area Major: Hanover_N
  • Zoning: R1-S-Suburban Residential
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: M6SW1 10 4 0214
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,834
  • Tax Assessed Value: $81,400
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Bethlehem
  • High School District: Bethlehem
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Bethlehem
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1976.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 500.0
  • Living Area: 2476.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.272
  • Lot Size Area: 11840.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11840.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1996
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: 10
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12.30 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 12.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.70 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 12.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: master bath
  • Room Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 15.00
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: room to the left of the stairs
  • Room Dimensions: 14.80 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 14.8
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Description: main room finished basement
  • Room Dimensions: 25.70 x 15.00
  • Room Length: 25.7
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12.10 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15.50 x 9.70
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 9.7
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
  • Room Width: 0.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 15.10
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 15.1
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 19.80 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 19.8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 985 Merrivale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 28, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #633036804

$305,000ā€”
Sep 28, 2018

Closed

GLVRMLS #586115

$305,000ā€”
Jul 31, 2018

Pending

GLVRMLS #586115

ā€”
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/28/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #633036804

$305,000
09/28/2018

Closed

GLVRMLS #586115

$305,000
07/31/2018

Pending

GLVRMLS #586115

ā€”

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

Public Records for 985 Merrivale Road

Taxable ValueLand$23,000Additions$58,400Total$81,400
Tax Record2026$879 ($73 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningR1SCountyNORTHAMPTONAPNM6SW1 10 4 0214

Schools near 985 Merrivale Road

This home is within Bethlehem Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hanover Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nitschmann Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Liberty High School
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)
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4
2,476
11,840
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14,378
975 Merrivale Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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976 Merrivale Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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4
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958 Rainbow Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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1,976
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965 Merrivale Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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1,980
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