This four-square Craftsman home in Lawrence Park offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience. It boasts a spacious front porch with a swing and view of Elbow Tree Park, a large backyard, and a 1.5-car garage built in 2013. Recent updates include energy-efficient windows, new interior paint and carpeting throughout, custom-built storage shelving in the open basement, and a completely remodeled kitchen (2023). The home is convenient to East Lake Road and near Iroquois schools, local public library, Lawrence Park Golf Club, and the iconic Dairy Queen.
Sold for $194,000
$194,000
551 Smithson Ave, Erie, PA 16511
3beds
1,144sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
5,375.3 Square Feet Lot
$223,100 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$1,485 Estimated rent
Home value
$223,100
$210,000 - $236,000
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Listed by:
Lee Wolff 717-394-7283,
FSBO BROKER LLC
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Agent Non-MLS
Outside Offices NOT Subscribers
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1669709
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-ListFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Pantry, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,144
- Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,375 sqft
- Dimensions: 0.1234
Details
- Parcel number: 29013024001200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Erie
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Sold | $194,000+8.4%$170/sqft |
Source:  WPMLS #1669709 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Contingent | $178,900$156/sqft |
Source: WPMLS #1669709 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $178,900$156/sqft |
Source: WPMLS #1669709 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $178,900+42%$156/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2020 | Sold | $126,000-6.6%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $134,900+16.3%$118/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2017 | Sold | $116,000-2.9%$101/sqft |
Source: GEMLS #107714 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2017 | Pending sale | $119,500$104/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Erie East #107714 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2017 | Price change | $119,500-2.4%$104/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Erie East #107714 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $122,500+14%$107/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Erie East #107714 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2009 | Sold | $107,500$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2009 | Listed for sale | $107,500+41.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Select #11347 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/1999 | Sold | $76,000$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,491 +5.1% | $108,000 |
| 2024 | $4,275 +12.9% | $108,000 |
| 2023 | $3,787 +4.9% | $108,000 |
| 2022 | $3,612 | $108,000 |
| 2021 | $3,612 +261.2% | $108,000 |
| 2020 | $1,000 -67.1% | $108,000 |
| 2019 | $3,036 -12.6% | $108,000 |
| 2018 | $3,474 +11.2% | $108,000 |
| 2017 | $3,123 +0.9% | $108,000 |
| 2016 | $3,096 +137.9% | $108,000 |
| 2015 | $1,301 -48.7% | $108,000 |
| 2014 | $2,539 +397.6% | $108,000 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $510 +10.5% | $103,500 +35.6% |
| 2012 | $462 | $76,350 |
| 2011 | $462 | $76,350 |
| 2010 | $462 +11% | $76,350 |
| 2009 | $416 | $76,350 |
| 2008 | -- | $76,350 |
| 2005 | $567 | $76,350 |
| 2004 | $567 | $76,350 |
| 2003 | -- | $76,350 +621% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,590 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,590 |
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Neighborhood: 16511
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Iroquois Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Iroquois Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Iroquois
Source: WPMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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