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2953 Alton Avenue

2953 Alton Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103
House in Alton Park
Sold Jul 28, 2020
$250,000
$237,500 by Primelending
Mortgage Due Aug 01, 2050
Sold Apr 04, 1959
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2953 Alton Avenue has been categorized by the local assessors in Allentown, PA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1935 and is 89 years old. The home has a total of 9 rooms. 5 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to one full bathroom. There are 2 partial bathrooms in the home. The building has a total of 2 stories. In addition, 2953 Alton Avenue has 2,190 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot is 1,545 ft and across the front of the lot is 1,958 ft. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 30,240 square feet.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a detached garage for those who require parking. According to our sources, there are a total of 2 available parking spaces. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with brick control joints. The exterior walls of the building are made of brick. In terms of heating, it is utilizing baseboard heaters. There is a single fireplace in the home. Perfect for those wintery nights. Finally, the property is currently sourcing its water from a municipal system. It is connected to a municipal sewage system. Which is great for homeowners who don't want to worry about the responsibilities of handling a septic tank. Though, you may accrue additional fees to have your wastewater disposed. Here at RealtyHop, we've focused a lot of our efforts into gathering up-to-date and accurate data for our users. Based on our sources, 2953 Alton Avenue was last sold in Jul 2, 2020 for $250,000. According to our calculations, that's $114.16 per sqft. Current property owners are expected to pay $7,991 in taxes per year. The property on 2953 Alton Avenue was last assessed in 2023. As a result of that assessment, the total value of the property was placed at $221,600. To break that down further, the land itself was valued at $60,200. While improvements to the property were assessed at a total of $161,400. Based on our records, the total market value for this property has been marked the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. Which is nothing out of the ordinary. Purchasing a home can require a lot of financial power in this day and age but not everyone has the savings to do so. As a result, many will get a mortgage loan to aid them in one of the most finance-intensive purchases of their lives. It's important when shopping for a mortgage to aim the best possible rate you can get. The lower your interest rate, the better as it can mean more money saved in the long run. In the following guide, we'll cover our best tips for how to get the best mortgage rate to your situation. This property is not listed for sale at this point in time but RealtyHop is constantly updating our inventory of available sales listings in real time. Don't want to miss out on this property? You can save the listing to your favorites by signing up for a RealtyHop account or you can check back frequently for updates.

Building Features

Exterior

Brick Exterior

Parking

On-Street Parking
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Effective Year Built: 1935
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Walls Type: Brick
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Full basement
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Space Count: 2

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 30,240
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,545
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,958
  • Total Building Area: 2,190
  • Building Area: 2,190
  • Building Area Measurement: Base Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,190
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Municipal
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.694
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • County Land Use Code: Duplex (2 units, any combination)
  • Legal Description 1: LOTS: 001

Ownership

  • Current Owner : JACOB CHRISTOPHER
  • Current Owner 2: JACOB JENNIFER JO
  • Previous Owner : LITTLE CHARLES S
  • Previous Owner 2: LITTLE CATHERINE K
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Allentown City School District
  • School Tax School District: 02
  • Census Tract: 001402

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-L

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: MAP J09NW3D
  • District: 02
  • Parcel: 549555842025-1
  • Block: 4
  • Lot: 1
  • Municipality: ALLENTOWN
  • Latitude: 40.5614
  • Longitude: -75.492

    Address

  • Full Address: 2953 Alton Ave
  • Address - House Number: 2953
  • Address - Street Name: Alton
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: PA
  • City Name: Allentown
  • Carrier Code: C084
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 6407
  • Zip Code: 18103

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $7,991

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1665
  • Valuation Date: May 31, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 78
  • Final Value: 391,830
  • High Value: 457,105
  • Low Value: 326,554

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $237,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: PRIMELENDING
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jul 28, 2020
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $237,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 01, 2050

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $221,600
  • Market Land Value: $60,200
  • Market Improvement Value: $161,400

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $221,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $60,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $161,400

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 02, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 28, 2020
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11775263179
  • Current Sale Price: $250,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020022341
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 04, 1959
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Apr 04, 1959
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Quit Claim Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: PRIMELENDING
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jul 28, 2020
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $237,500
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 01, 2050

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 2953 Alton Avenue located in?
The 2953 Alton Avenue is a house located in the neighborhood of Alton Park in Southside, Allentown.
What is the average sales price for listings in 2953 Alton Avenue?
The average sales price for units in 2953 Alton Avenue is $250,000 , or $114/sqft. currently.

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