Multiple Offers! Highest and Best due by 8pm Tue, 2/18. Nicely maintained and updated Palmerton twin with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The home is move-in ready, offering central air, a lower level family room, open kitchen/dining area with center island and sunroom entry with southern exposure and view of the Blue Mountain. There's a convenient half bath on the 1st floor, beautifully tiled full bath on the 2nd level plus a walk-up attic for storage. The rear yard is enclosed with a 6' privacy fence and provides access to the over-size 1-car garage. The property is within walking distance of all amenities that Palmerton offers and is one that you'll want to add to your must-see list!
Sold for $211,000
$211,000
659 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071
3beds
1,410sqft
Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
3,179 Square Feet Lot
$221,200 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$1,804 Estimated rent
Home value
$221,200
$175,000 - $279,000
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Lower level family roomWalk-up attic for storageCenter islandCentral air
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Listed by:
Greta Kistler 610-751-2200,
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
Bought with:
Austin Brown, RS345699
Realty One Group Supreme
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 752370
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 13.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 6.00
Half bath
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 4.50 x 6.00
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen/Dining Area
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 13.00
Laundry
- Description: Laundry/Storage Area
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 13.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 13.00
Sunroom
- Description: Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 7.00
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Family Room Lower Level, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Storage, Traditional Floorplan, Utility Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,176
- Finished area below ground: 234
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, On Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 3,179 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 159
- Features: Flat
Details
- Parcel number: 42A 47 D47
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Palmerton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $35,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,351
- Date on market: 2/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2025 | Sold | $211,000+8.2%$150/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #752370 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Pending sale | $195,000$138/sqft |
Source: GLVR #752370 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000+48.9%$138/sqft |
Source: GLVR #752370 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Keller Williams Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2020 | Sold | $131,000+4.1%$93/sqft |
Source: GLVR #646296 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $125,900$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #646296 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,548 +8.4% | $35,700 |
| 2024 | $3,273 +3.1% | $35,700 |
| 2023 | $3,175 +3.2% | $35,700 |
| 2022 | $3,076 +1.2% | $35,700 |
| 2021 | $3,041 +5.4% | $35,700 |
| 2020 | $2,885 +2.5% | $35,700 |
| 2019 | $2,813 +0% | $35,700 |
| 2018 | $2,813 +101457% | $35,700 |
| 2017 | $3 | $35,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2007 | $212 | $35,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,700 |
| 2000 | -- | $35,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 18071
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPalmer Franklin Education CenterGrades: K-1Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Palmerton Area Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Palmerton Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Palmerton
- District: Palmerton
Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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