$214,900
PENDING

553 Franklin Ave Palmerton, PA 18071

Estimated payment $1,457/month

Total Views 21,821
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,380 Sq Ft
$156 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

'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.'

Listing Agent

Salvatore Capria

DiMaria Realty, LLC License #RS375666 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Vincent Capria, Jr.

DiMaria Realty, LLC License #RS274743

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,220

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 3,180 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,380 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 42A-47-G11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,220

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Deleware avenue turnright onto sixth street. Take the first left onto franklin avenue and destination will be on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Co List Office Mls Id: DMRE
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-234-3754
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-234-3754
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1380.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Public Records
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 42A-47-G11
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 518.4
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 2135.65
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 3220.08
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1380.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1380.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 341.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.073
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
  • Room Types Basement3: Yes
  • Room Types Basement Level: Lower
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Concrete
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 11
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1380.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Covered
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Palmerton Area

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3179.88
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 42A-47-G11
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3220.08
  • Tax Book Number: 2402
  • Tax Map Number: 42A-47-G11

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,220 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2024 $2,971 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2023 $2,882 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2022 $2,792 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2021 $2,683 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2020 $2,618 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2019 $2,553 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2018 $2,553 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2017 $2,513 $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2016 -- $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2015 -- $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
2014 -- $32,400 $5,750 $26,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $214,900 +59.2% $156 / Sq Ft
12/11/2018 12/11/18 Sold $135,000 -6.8% $84 / Sq Ft
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2018 10/27/18 Price Changed $144,900 -3.4% $90 / Sq Ft
10/08/2018 10/08/18 For Sale $149,999 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,511 New Conventional
Open $13,988 New Conventional
Open $132,554 FHA
Previous Owner $37,900 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-133453

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 42A-47-G11

Pennsylvania Carbon County Palmerton 18071

553 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA

This home is located at 553 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071 and is currently priced at $214,900, approximately $155 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 553 Franklin Ave is a home located in Carbon County with nearby schools including Palmerton Area High School and St. John Neumann Regional School.

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