$1,661

closing credit¹

111 Lafayette St Tamaqua, PA 18252

$139,900
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,572 sqft
0.1 acres
$89 / sqft
House

Property details

About 111 Lafayette St

Spacious single home in Tamaqua! With a broad front porch situated for both views and privacy, the home starts off just right. The main level opens with an entry hall designed around a grand stair, featuring original railings. French doors lead into a spacious living room connected to the dining room. Finishing the main level are a home office or additional bed, a bright kitchen with ample storage including a pantry closet, and a convenient main level laundry/half-bath with above appliance cabinetry! Upstairs is the home’s full bath and three beds, one with a bonus sitting room and each containing generous walk-in closets and large windows. The back yard has been thoughtfully terraced into the hillside to create two flat areas for entertaining and play beyond a covered concrete patio accessed via the kitchen. The basement offers over 800sf of space, divided into multiple rooms for storage and utilities. With close proximity to Tamaqua’s burgeoning downtown and TASD schools, where graduates qualify for the two-year LCCC scholarship program!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size1,572 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PASK2019234
ViewCity, Mountain(s), Panoramic

Summary

  • MLS Number: PASK2019234
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
  • Office Phone: (610) 770-9000
  • Office Email: betsy@lehighvalleyhomes.com
  • Listing Agent: Vince Boyle

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 22, 2015
Home Sold
$64,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$21,775$1,357
2020$21,775$1,662
2018$21,775$1,605
2017$21,775$1,570

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Tamaqua Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

Boyle Ave

6

West Penn Township Elementary School

Public District KG-5

6.3 mi

185 School Dr

4

Mahanoy Area Elementary School

Public District KG-4

9.4 mi

1 Golden Bear Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,614. Typical income of Tamaqua, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

64%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • KmartKmart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • OldiesOldies
  • CountryCountry
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 111 Lafayette St

This home is located at 111 Lafayette St in Tamaqua, PA and zip code 18252. This 1,572 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $139,900.

Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Tamaqua, PA. In the same period over 8 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. In December 2024 in Tamaqua, PA there were 20.3% less homes for sale than in November. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 26 days, the median list price was $140,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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