120 Platypus Dr

Lehighton, PA 18235

$448,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,576 Sq. Ft.
$174 / Sq. Ft.
2,576
Sq. Ft.
$174
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Secluded 2 story 2576sf home on private road with 1.27 acres on 2 lots with fully fenced yard with remote operated 16' driveway gate surrounded by stone pillars. Yard features fruit trees (apple, peach and pear), chestnut trees, lots of flowering bushes like lilacs, butterfly bush and chaste trees, and raised bed garden area. Second hidden driveway gate in 6' privacy fence for ease of access. New composite decking on both decks. Natural slate tile downstairs in the hallways, kitchen and bathroom....Secluded 2 story 2576sf home on private road with 1.27 acres on 2 lots with fully fenced yard with remote operated 16' driveway gate surrounded by stone pillars. Yard features fruit trees (apple, peach and pear), chestnut trees, lots of flowering bushes like lilacs, butterfly bush and chaste trees, and raised bed garden area. Second hidden driveway gate in 6' privacy fence for ease of access. New composite decking on both decks. Natural slate tile downstairs in the hallways, kitchen and bathroom. Bedrooms and living room are Home Depot installed Pet Care carpet. Master closet and bathroom is LVP. Brand new master shower and tub/shower combo. Extra wide 5' downstairs hallway and 4' wide stairs to 2nd floor. Stairs and Study are red oak hardwood flooring. Bookcases will stay in the study. The house is wired with several security cameras including a pan tilt interior dome camera for checking in while your at work. All appliances stay including washer/dryer and all Kitchenaid brand kitchen appliances. Electric heat pump mini-splits provide 7 different zones in the house for heat and AC. There is a coal stove in the basement that will stay as well as lots of custom shelving and workbench. The entire house has crown molding with most ceilings having anagylpta wallpaper to look like vintage tin ceilings. All casing and baseboards are upgraded. Lots of stained glass and crystal light fixtures. There is a smart dog/cat door onto the rear deck in an area that can be turned into a screen room (materials will be left here as well as all leftover paint, manuals, etc). Great location just 15 minutes from the turnpike and views of Beltzville Lake when the leaves are off the trees.

Property Details for 120 Platypus Drive

Tax ID Number
16-56-A20.11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/04/2025 03:57 PM

Property Details for 120 Platypus Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #PACC2005364
Days on Market14
Taxes$6,563 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built2013
Lot Size1.27 AC / 55,321 SF
CountyCarbon County

Location

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Building Information for 120 Platypus Drive

Stories2Year Built2013Building Size-Lot Size1.27 AC / 55,321 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,894 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,347

Property Taxes

$547

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 120 Platypus Drive

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PALMERTON AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200396768
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: TOWAMENSING (CARBON PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PALMERTON AREA JUNIOR (CARBON PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PALMERTON AREA (CARBON PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CARBON
  • MLS Area: Towamensing Twp (13421)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $85,050
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,042
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $72,750
  • City Town Tax: $170
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • School Tax: $5,351
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,576.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Additional Lot(s)
  • Parcel ID: 6689781
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: Tax ID: 16-56-A20.12. Adjoining 0.57 acre parcel included in sale
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 120 Platypus Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PACC2005364

$448,000
Jan 23, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PACC2005364

Jan 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACC2005364

$448,000
Feb 23, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592635832

$1,001

-59.6% / yr

Feb 8, 2013

Closed

GLVRMLS #439751

$40,000
Feb 8, 2013

Closed

PMAR #12-9080

$40,000
Jan 29, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349477821

$40,000
Jan 29, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349477821

$40,000

+17699.6% / yr

Jan 24, 2013

Pending

GLVRMLS #439751

Jan 24, 2013

Pending

PMAR #12-9080

Oct 18, 2012

Listed (Active)

PMAR #12-9080

$74,500
Oct 18, 2012

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #439751

$74,500
May 16, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #330384943

$1,029
Sep 30, 2009

Expired

GLVRMLS #336903

$119,900
Jun 5, 2009

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #336903

$119,900
May 30, 2009

Expired

GLVRMLS #324574

$125,000
Dec 24, 2008

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #324574

$125,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PACC2005364

$448,000
01/23/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PACC2005364

01/10/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACC2005364

$448,000
02/23/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592635832

$1,001

-59.6% / yr

02/08/2013

Closed

GLVRMLS #439751

$40,000
02/08/2013

Closed

PMAR #12-9080

$40,000
01/29/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349477821

$40,000
01/29/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #349477821

$40,000

+17699.6% / yr

01/24/2013

Pending

GLVRMLS #439751

01/24/2013

Pending

PMAR #12-9080

10/18/2012

Listed (Active)

PMAR #12-9080

$74,500
10/18/2012

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #439751

$74,500
05/16/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #330384943

$1,029
09/30/2009

Expired

GLVRMLS #336903

$119,900
06/05/2009

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #336903

$119,900
05/30/2009

Expired

GLVRMLS #324574

$125,000
12/24/2008

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #324574

$125,000

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Public Records for 120 Platypus Drive

Taxable ValueLand$501Additions-Total$501
Tax Record2025$42 ($4 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size15,301 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandCountyCARBONAPN16-56-A20.12

Schools near 120 Platypus Drive

This home is within Palmerton Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Towamensing El School
PublicK to 6

Palmerton Area Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Palmerton Area High School
Public9 to 12

Palmer Franklin Education Center
PublicK to 1

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