140 Railroad Street

Catasauqua, PA 18032

$55,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,463 Sq. Ft.
$38 / Sq. Ft.
1,463
Sq. Ft.
$38
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This property in Locust Gap is a fantastic investment opportunity in a quiet, welcoming community. The home, a half-double, offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms and has already undergone key updates, including new flooring throughout and upgraded electrical systems, ensuring a strong foundation for potential buyers or tenants. It features a newly covered back porch that adds valuable outdoor space, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. Additionally, the attic provides ample storage, while a small...This property in Locust Gap is a fantastic investment opportunity in a quiet, welcoming community. The home, a half-double, offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms and has already undergone key updates, including new flooring throughout and upgraded electrical systems, ensuring a strong foundation for potential buyers or tenants. It features a newly covered back porch that adds valuable outdoor space, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. Additionally, the attic provides ample storage, while a small patio offers a low-maintenance outdoor area. With some TLC, this house could easily become a comfortable first home or a desirable rental property. Given its attractive price point and very low property taxes, it represents an affordable investment with excellent potential returns. Don’t miss out on the chance to turn this house into a great home or income-generating property.
  1. Listed by Rosa Ylonka Perez • IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

Property Details for 140 Railroad Street

Area
Other PA Counties
Style
Contemporary
Sub division
No Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2025 07:50 PM

Property Details for 140 Railroad Street

StatusSold & Settled
MLS #747874
Days on Market49
Taxes$400 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Row-End Unit
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,757 SF
CountyLehigh County

Building Information for 140 Railroad Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,757 SF

Property Information for 140 Railroad Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Head southwest on Marshall St. toward Railroad St, turn left onto Railroad St, make a left on 2nd St then turn right onto Railroad St., property wil be on the right.
  • Elementary School: Mount Carmel Area El School
  • HighSchool: Mount Carmel Area High School
  • Middle Junior School: Mount Carmel Area Junior High School
  • School District: Not Applicable
Owner
  • Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Garage: None, Off Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Lehigh Valley MLS
  • County Taxes: $.00
  • Municipal Taxes: $400.00
  • School Taxes: $.00
  • Total Taxes: $400.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.04
  • APN: 00801078024
  • Lots: Not In Development, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Zoning Code: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • County Assessment: $.00
  • Property SubType Category: Row-End Unit, Semi Detached/Twin
  • Sqft Approx Abv Grade: 1463.0
  • Square Footage Source: Tax Records
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Adult Comm 55 Over: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Aluminum, Brick
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Enclosed Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement: Crawl, Poured Concrete
  • Dining: Kitchen Island/Peninsula
  • Floor: Hardwood, Laminate/Resilient
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric
  • Hot water: Electric
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage
  • Total Room Count: 9
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • View: City Lights, Panoramic
Room 1
  • Room Length 1: 12.0
  • Room Level 1: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 1: Bedroom
  • Room Width 1: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Length 2: 9.0
  • Room Level 2: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom
  • Room Width 2: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Length 3: 12.0
  • Room Level 3: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom
  • Room Width 3: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Length 4: 13.0
  • Room Level 4: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 4: Living Room
  • Room Width 4: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Length 5: 12.0
  • Room Level 5: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 5: Dining Room
  • Room Width 5: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Length 6: 17.0
  • Room Level 6: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 6: Kitchen
  • Room Width 6: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Length 7: 4.0
  • Room Level 7: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 7: Half Bathroom
  • Room Width 7: 3.0
Room 8
  • Room Length 8: 9.0
  • Room Level 8: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 8: Full Bathroom
  • Room Width 8: 5.0
Room 9
  • Room Description 9: Attic
  • Room Length 9: 41.0
  • Room Level 9: 3rd Floor
  • Room Type 9: Other Room
  • Room Width 9: 11.0

Property History for 140 Railroad Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 140 Railroad Street

This home is within Catasauqua Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Francis H Sheckler El School
PublicK to 4

Catasauqua Middle School
Public5 to 8

Catasauqua Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Bridgeway Academy
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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