'Sweet and compact, this cute three-story house in Palmerton, PA, offers surprising space and undeniable charm. Ideal for those seeking a quaint home with multiple levels to explore.'
Sold for $214,000
$214,000
553 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071
4beds
1,380sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$218,800 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$1,838 Estimated rent
Home value
$218,800
$173,000 - $276,000
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Listed by:
Salvatore V Capria 570-791-9203,
DiMaria Realty, LLC
Bought with:
(Lehigh) GLVR Member
NON MEMBER
Source: PMAR,MLS#: PM-133453
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 188.76
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 13.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 437.5
- Dimensions: 35 x 12.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.64
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 14.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 112.8
- Dimensions: 8 x 14.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 283.41
- Dimensions: 20.1 x 14.1
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Granite Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,721
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,380
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Covered
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 42A47G11
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palmerton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $64,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,220
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2025 | Sold | $214,000-0.4%$155/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-133453 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Pending sale | $214,900$156/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-133453 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $214,900+59.2%$156/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-133453 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2018 | Sold | $135,000-6.8%$98/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #593023 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2018 | Price change | $144,900-3.4%$105/sqft |
Source: Gene Durigan Real Estate #593023 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,999$109/sqft |
Source: Gene Durigan Real Estate #593023 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,220 +8.4% | $32,400 |
| 2024 | $2,971 +3.1% | $32,400 |
| 2023 | $2,881 +3.2% | $32,400 |
| 2022 | $2,792 +1.2% | $32,400 |
| 2021 | $2,759 +5.4% | $32,400 |
| 2020 | $2,618 +2.5% | $32,400 |
| 2019 | $2,553 +0% | $32,400 |
| 2018 | $2,553 +101616.7% | $32,400 |
| 2017 | $3 | $32,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2007 | $193 | $32,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $32,400 |
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Neighborhood: 18071
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- NAPalmer Franklin Education CenterGrades: K-1Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Palmerton Area Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Palmerton Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Carbon County
- Palmerton
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- 553 Franklin Ave
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