Located in the village of Newkirk on the edge of Tamaqua this single is a great find. The home is located less than a mile from downtown and all the schools. It has three bedrooms, one full bath, and a basement shower. The home has a newer heat plant, newer roof and updated electric. The eat in kitchen has Quaker Made cabinets. There is a formal dining space that leads into the living room that has hardwood floors. Classic awnings cover the second floor windows. The rear of the home has a covered porch that leads to a fenced yard. Enjoy the quiet life close to Towne!! Schedule you showing!!
For sale
Price cut: $9K (7/7)
$142,000
596 Old 209 Rd, Tamaqua, PA 18252
3beds
1,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardThree bedroomsQuaker made cabinetsFormal dining spaceEat in kitchenCovered porch
- 120 days
- 464
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael J. McGinley 570-668-2240,
Towne and Country Real Estate 570-668-2240
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 776524
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 13.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 5.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 5.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 20.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 18.00
Other
- Description: attic
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 13.00
Other
- Description: mudroom with shower
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 13.00
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,240
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 27060028000
- Zoning: r1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Tamaqua
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,315
- Annual tax amount: $725
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 124 days
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,427/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $142,000-6%$115/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $151,000-5.6%$122/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000$129/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $830 +2% | $12,315 |
| 2022 | $813 +0.9% | $12,315 |
| 2021 | $806 -0.9% | $12,315 |
| 2020 | $813 +152.1% | $12,315 |
| 2019 | $323 -57.9% | $12,315 |
| 2018 | $766 | $12,315 |
| 2017 | -- | $12,315 |
| 2015 | -- | $12,315 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,315 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,315 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,315 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,315 |
| 2004 | -- | $12,315 |
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Neighborhood: 18252
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tamaqua
- High: Tamaqua
- District: Tamaqua
Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




