An affordable 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home in a desirable Lower Saucon neighborhood like this one is a rare find. Enclosed front porch. Eat-in kitchen plus dining area, full bathroom, and living room on the first floor. Three bedrooms (one with a balcony) and another full bath on the second floor. The large fourth bedroom is on the 3rd floor. Basement with laundry. Detached two-car garage with fireplace and finished 2nd floor space; the current owners envisioned making this space into a cottage. You will enjoy warm summer nights on the back deck overlooking the large backyard. Central air conditioning. Seller is offering a one-year HSA home warranty. You won't want to miss the opportunity to make this house your home.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1905
Stories: 2
Living Area: 1,704 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
Office Phone: (484) 519-4444
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Washer
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Saucon Valley Elementary School
2085 Polk Valley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.26 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Middle School
7
/10
Saucon Valley Middle School
2095 Polk Valley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.39 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
High School
8
/10
Saucon Valley High School
2100 Polk Valley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.42 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Saucon Valley Elementary School
2085 Polk Valley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.26 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Fountain Hill Elementary School
1330 Church St
Distance between this listing and this school1.34 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
5
/10
Harry S Truman Elementary School
1400 Gaskill St
Distance between this listing and this school1.99 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Saucon Valley Middle School
2095 Polk Valley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.39 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Arts Academy Charter School
1610 E Emmaus Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.56 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
3
/10
Broughal Middle School
114 W Morton St
Distance between this listing and this school2.18 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Saucon Valley High School
2100 Polk Valley Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.42 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Salisbury Sr High School
500 E Montgomery St
Distance between this listing and this school2.63 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Southern Lehigh High School
5800 Main St Unit 1
Distance between this listing and this school3.30 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $118,973. Most Bethlehem, PA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3598 Strauss Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 3598 Strauss Ave property is $309,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 3598 Strauss Ave is a house located in Lower Saucon Twp, Pennsylvania, 18015.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 3598 Strauss Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 3598 Strauss Ave are: Saucon Valley Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Saucon Valley Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Saucon Valley High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 3598 Strauss Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 3598 Strauss Ave is 1,704 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 3598 Strauss Ave is 1905.
This home is located at 3598 Strauss Ave in Lower Saucon Twp, PA and zip code 18015. This 1,704 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $309,000.
Bethlehem, PA housing market in April 2024 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 12 sold at listed price and over 22 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Bethlehem, PA decreased by 10.2% between March 2024 and April 2024. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 21 days, the median list price was $325,562.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.