A Rare Opportunity to Own This Architecturally Exceptional Home. Built in 1907 by Arthur Kraus, a Successful Local Entrepreneur/Businessman and Community Leader this Home is Pictured in "A Volume of History of Slatington & Surrounding Communities" Published in Hard Cover in 1989 to Commemorate Slatington's 125 Year Celebration. In the Past 117 Years there have been only 2 Owners of Record. Located on a Triple-Size Lot at the Corner of Franklin Street & Park Avenue in the East Side Quiet Historic Residential Neighborhood this 4 Bedroom Mediterranean Style 2-Story Beckons a Vision of a More Peaceful Lifestyle. Enjoy Relaxing on a Summer's Day on the Large Covered Front Porch, Strolling in the Shaded Side Yard or Just Puttering in the Potting Shed or Oversize 2-Car Garage. Snuggle Up in Winter to One of the 2 Cozy Fireplaces. Absolutely Magnificent Original Woodwork & Hardwood Floors with Inlay Design Throughout. Do You Appreciate Stained Glass, Leaded Glass, Built-in Bookcases & China Cabinets, French Doors, Original Vintage Lighting Fixtures, Walk-up 3rd Floor with "Eyebrow Windows", a Full Basement with Designated Dark Room Space & Exterior Exit (Bilco Door), a Secret Rear Curved Staircase for Those Middle-of-the-Night Snack Trips to the Kitchen??
Experience The Character & Charm of This Special Home!!!
Sold for $309,000 on 09/27/24
$309,000
404 E Franklin St, Slatington, PA 18080
4beds
2,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.34 Acres Lot
$323,600 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$2,155 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 27, 2024 at 11:30am
Listed by:
Judith Kistler 610-393-9393,
RE/MAX Central - Center Valley
Bought with:
Katrina Wachob, RS290489
BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 741899
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 12.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Den
- Description: Electric Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00
Dining room
- Description: Built-In China Cabinet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.00
Foyer
- Description: Windowed Exterior & Enclosed Interior Main Entrance
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 6.00
Other
- Description: Opens to 2nd Floor Balcony
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Half bath
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 4.00
Kitchen
- Description: Eat-In
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 14.00
Living room
- Description: Wood-Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 18.00
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Main Level, Lower Level
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, On Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Enclosed, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fence, Porch, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 156 x 94
- Features: Corner Lot, Flat, Not In Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 556212993241001
- Zoning: TR-TOWN RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Spanish,Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Slatington
- Subdivision: No Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
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