2953 Alton Avenue

Allentown, PA 18103

$250,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
2,190 Sq. Ft.
$114 / Sq. Ft.
2,190
Sq. Ft.
$114
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Looking for old world charm with beautiful appointments? This 1927-built colonial on a large corner lot is loaded with both, from the beautiful hardwood floors with walnut inlay to the huge living room with windows facing front and back, this is a must see. In addition to the living room, kitchen and dining room, the first floor features a large office with a beautiful picture window and a built-in bookshelf. Under the valence you will find overhead lighting which accentuates the window. The living...Looking for old world charm with beautiful appointments? This 1927-built colonial on a large corner lot is loaded with both, from the beautiful hardwood floors with walnut inlay to the huge living room with windows facing front and back, this is a must see. In addition to the living room, kitchen and dining room, the first floor features a large office with a beautiful picture window and a built-in bookshelf. Under the valence you will find overhead lighting which accentuates the window. The living room boasts a beautiful fireplace complete with professionally painted inset over the mantle. The 2nd floor features a master bedroom with 2 closets, one of which is cedar, as well as 2 good sized bedrooms that each lead out to a large balcony. The driveway extends the entire length of the property allowing for 2 ways to access the detached 3 car garage and also to accommodate a lot of guests! There is a large garden area for the gardening enthusiast!
  1. Listed by Ricki Grant • IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

Property Details for 2953 Alton Avenue

Area
Allentown-South
Style
Colonial
Sub division
Alton Park

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/29/2020 11:49 AM

Property Details for 2953 Alton Avenue

StatusSold & Settled
MLS #631715
Days on Market133
Taxes$7,391 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,602 SF
CountyLehigh County

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Real Estate

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Building Information for 2953 Alton Avenue

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,602 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,980 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,364

Property Taxes

$616

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2953 Alton Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the intersection of Lehigh Street and Oxford Avenue, turn west onto Oxford to right onto Alton. Property on left on corner of Oxford and Alton.
  • School District: Allentown
Owner
  • Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Garage: Detached
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Off & On Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Lehigh Valley MLS
  • County Taxes: $806.62
  • Municipal Taxes: $2,135.64
  • School Taxes: $4,448.49
  • Total Taxes: $7,390.75
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.611
  • APN: 549555842025 001
  • Lots: Corner
  • Lot Size: 20001 ft- 1 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Zoning Code: R-L
Property and Assessments
  • County Assessment: $221,600.00
  • Miscellaneous: Radon Tested
  • Property SubType Category: Detached
  • Sqft Approx Abv Grade: 2190.0
  • Square Footage Source: Tax Records
Utilities
  • Amount: 5500
  • Amount And Explanation: Seller Assist
  • Amperage: 200.0
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof: Slate
  • Exterior: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Greenhouse, Insulated Glass, Screen Porch, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Utility Shed
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Electric Garage Door, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Oven-SC, Refrigerator, Water Softener Own
  • Basement: Full, Lower Level
  • Dining: Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Oil, Radiator
  • Hot water: Summer/Winter Hookup
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closets, Den/Office, Laundry Lower Level
  • Total Room Count: 9
  • Total Rooms: 7
Room 1
  • Room Length 1: 10.0
  • Room Level 1: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 1: Kitchen
  • Room Width 1: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Length 2: 12.0
  • Room Level 2: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Width 2: 24.0
Room 3
  • Room Length 3: 13.0
  • Room Level 3: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 3: Dining Room
  • Room Width 3: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Length 4: 14.0
  • Room Level 4: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 4: Den Study Office
  • Room Width 4: 16.0
Room 5
  • Room Description 5: 2 closets - 1 cedar
  • Room Length 5: 21.0
  • Room Level 5: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom
  • Room Width 5: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Length 6: 11.0
  • Room Level 6: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Width 6: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Length 7: 11.0
  • Room Level 7: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom
  • Room Width 7: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 8: Full Bathroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Lower Level
  • Room Type 9: Half Bathroom

Property History for 2953 Alton Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 2953 Alton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$60,200Additions$161,400Total$221,600
Tax Record2024$7,991 ($666 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,190 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,190 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,251 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningR-LCountyLEHIGHAPN549555842025-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2953 Alton Avenue

This home is within Allentown City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lehigh Park El School
PublicK to 5

South Mountain Middle School
Public6 to 8

William Allen High School
Public9 to 12

Building 21 Allentown
Public9 to 12

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