517 East Laurel Street

Local assessors in Bethlehem, PA have categorized 517 East Laurel Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1928 and is 96 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 2,400 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,200 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 200 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a style that we are currently unable to determine. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 7 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there is one full bathroom. There is also a partial bathroom. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 517 East Laurel Street has a total of 1,633 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. For water disposal, homeowners who don't want the additional responsibilities of handling a septic tank will be happy to learn that the home is connected to a municipal sewage system. Though, they may have to pay additional fees to have their wastewater disposed. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a detached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 200 sqft. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Lots of brick were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on no air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a hot water heating system is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with oil. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. The property was last sold in Jul 13, 2020 for $171,600. That's $105.08 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in May 31, 2019 for $1,405. 517 East Laurel Street was last assessed in 2024. The total value of the property was assessed at $42,400. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $13,300. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $29,100. The total assessed value for this property is less than the total market value as of this moment. Which is great for tax purposes. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $3,748. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.