$5,320

closing credit¹

120 Platypus Dr Lehighton, PA 18235

$448,000
3 beds
2 full
2,576 sqft
1.3 acres
$174 / sqft
House

Property details

About 120 Platypus Dr

Secluded 2 story 2576sf home on private road with 1.27 acres on 2 lots with fully fenced yard with remote operated 16' driveway gate surrounded by stone pillars. Yard features fruit trees (apple, peach and pear), chestnut trees, lots of flowering bushes like lilacs, butterfly bush and chaste trees, and raised bed garden area. Second hidden driveway gate in 6' privacy fence for ease of access. New composite decking on both decks. Natural slate tile downstairs in the hallways, kitchen and bathroom. Bedrooms and living room are Home Depot installed Pet Care carpet. Master closet and bathroom is LVP. Brand new master shower and tub/shower combo. Extra wide 5' downstairs hallway and 4' wide stairs to 2nd floor. Stairs and Study are red oak hardwood flooring. Bookcases will stay in the study. The house is wired with several security cameras including a pan tilt interior dome camera for checking in while your at work. All appliances stay including washer/dryer and all Kitchenaid brand kitchen appliances. Electric heat pump mini-splits provide 7 different zones in the house for heat and AC. There is a coal stove in the basement that will stay as well as lots of custom shelving and workbench. The entire house has crown molding with most ceilings having anagylpta wallpaper to look like vintage tin ceilings. All casing and baseboards are upgraded. Lots of stained glass and crystal light fixtures. There is a smart dog/cat door onto the rear deck in an area that can be turned into a screen room (materials will be left here as well as all leftover paint, manuals, etc). Great location just 15 minutes from the turnpike and views of Beltzville Lake when the leaves are off the trees.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingHeat Pump
Size2,576 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.27 Acres
Year built2013
ParkingDriveway
MLS #PACC2005364

Summary

  • MLS Number: PACC2005364
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Houwzer, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 765-2080
  • Office Email: mike@houwzer.com
  • Listing Agent: Patricia Gesswein

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 08, 2013
Home Sold
$40,000

Tax history

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History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Towamensing Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.6 mi

7920 Interchange Rd

7

Pleasant Valley Intermediate School

Public District 4-6

5.0 mi

477 Polk Township Rd

4

S S Palmer Elementary School

Public District 2-6

5.8 mi

298 Lafayette Ave

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 $64,278. Typical income of Lehighton, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

24%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

27%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
44%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 120 Platypus Dr

This home is located at 120 Platypus Dr in Lehighton, PA and zip code 18235. This 2,576 square foot home, which was built in 2013, sits on a 1.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $448,000.

While more than 5 listings in Lehighton, PA in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 5 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Lehighton, PA between November and December 2024 increased by 3.4%. Listings spent 29 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $297,500 during the same period.

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

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