97 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
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OFF MARKET

$314,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,080 sqft

97 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055

Est. Refi. Payment $2,148/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 3, 2024 for $282,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$314K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$32K (+11.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +107% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$314K
September 2026$318K
August 2026$317K
July 2026$319K
June 2026$323K
May 2026$317K
April 2026$313K
March 2026$306K
February 2026$304K
January 2026$301K
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2022
2021
2020
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
45 Kiernan Ave, Hellertown, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$270,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,050
65 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$285,000
06/18/26
4
1
1,414
1606 Ravena St, Bethlehem, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$306,000
05/29/26
3
1.5
1,184
1437 Courtright Ave, Hellertown, PA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$310,000
05/12/26
3
1
1,000
124 Kichline Ave, Hellertown, PA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$259,000
05/19/26
2
1.5
1,196
29 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$290,000
01/16/26
2
1.5
1,416
1386 Jefferson St, Hellertown, PA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$389,000
05/08/26
4
2
1,992

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1605 Clauser St, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.01
$338,400
3
2
1,600
Off Market
95 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.02
$295,800
3
1
960
Off Market
88 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.02
$449,900
4
3.5
2,350
Recently Sold
92 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.02
$298,500
3
2
1,120
Off Market
92 Hess Hellertown, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
86 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.03
$439,900
4
3.5
2,350
Recently Sold
98 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.03
$329,500
3
1
960
Off Market
88 Hess Ave, Hellertown Boro, PA 18055
0.03
$449,900
4
3.5
2,350
Recently Sold
94 Kiernan Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.03
$291,700
3
1
988
Off Market
96 Kiernan Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.03
$366,300
3
2
1,220
Off Market
83 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.03
-
6
2
1,920
Off Market
90 Kiernan Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.03
$321,200
3
2
1,080
Off Market
84 Hess Ave, Hellertown Boro, PA 18055
0.03
$449,900
4
3.5
2,350
Recently Sold
86 Hess Ave, Hellertown Boro, PA 18055
0.03
$439,900
4
3.5
2,350
Recently Sold
1610 Clauser St, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.04
$479,400
4
3.5
2,600
Off Market
82 Hess Ave, Hellertown Boro, PA 18055
0.04
$462,700
4
3.5
2,350
Off Market
86 Kiernan Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.04
$378,300
4
3
1,664
Off Market
1555 Clauser St, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.04
$319,500
3
1
960
Off Market
75 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.04
$424,500
3
2
2,400
Off Market
80 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055
0.04
$462,500
4
3.5
2,350
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1964
1,080 sqft
$291/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Full basementBackyard patioHardwood floors
****HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY WEDNESDAY 8/28/24 EOD****Always wanted to live in the suburbs but still be close enough to where things are happening? Look no further. This 3 bedroom brick ranch is located on the quiet corner of Hess and Hoffert Alley, yet just minutes from Route 78, Lehigh University and the Wind Creek Casino. The house has hardwood floors and is waiting for your personal touch. Create that fun space in the full basement you always wanted, and walk right out onto the backyard patio where you can spend the evening with friends watching the fireflies in the waning light of the summer sun. Want some excitement? It’s a hop, skip and a jump into the truly dynamic and award winning city of Bethlehem, where you can enjoy everything the city has to offer including night life, restaurants, shopping and events like Oktoberfest, PEEPSFEST®, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem (twice recognized as one of the best holiday markets in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure) and Musikfest, with 10-straight days of one of the nation’s largest music festivals. Don’t miss your chance to see this one.
97 Hess Ave, Hellertown, PA 18055 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,080 sqft single-family home built in 1964. It last sold for $282,000 on Oct 3, 2024 (3% below the $290,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $314,400, with a rent estimate of $2,012/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Cliff M. Lewis, (610) 465-5600
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Stu Greene, (610) 890-4450
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Bought with: Melissa S. Rusin, (215) 872-2662, Realty One Group Exclusive
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Source: GLVR, MLS#743580

Home Details for 97 Hess Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 5
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1080 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, RefrigeratorLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Lower LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Gas,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassPatio / Porch: PatioExterior: Patio
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4No GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Driveway,No Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1080 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 15

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: UnknownParcel Number: Q7NW2D 7 34A 0715

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $290,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Oct 03 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Hellertown BoroCommunity: Not in Development
School Information
Elementary School: Saucon Valley Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Saucon ValleyJr High / Middle School: Saucon Valley Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: Saucon ValleyHigh School: Saucon Valley High SchoolHigh School District: Saucon Valley

Community

Community Features: Curbs, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lehigh Valley MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6795.36 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Estate

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 743580Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1080Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-42095-N-Q7NW2D 7 34A 0715-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 3, 2024
Source: GLVR #743580
Sold
$282,000
Aug 30, 2024
Source: GLVR #743580
Pending
$290,000
Aug 15, 2024
Source: GLVR #743580
Listed For Sale
$290,000

Market trends in Hellertown

Last updated September 2026
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Hellertown

This October

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Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 81% say there are sidewalks
  • 80% say there's holiday spirit
  • 65% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 84 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say there are community events

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  • Lucia Chevere
    "Saucon Valley School is a great school. I wish I would have lived here when my kids were small but I saw my grandkids there"
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  • Lucia Chevere
    "There are dogs all over my neighborhood, everyone is friendly and except for a select few they all pick up their dog poo"
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  • Lucia Chevere
    "Community yard sales, concerts at Dimmick Park, Farmers Market, food trucks at the bars"
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  • Lucia_dennis
    "I live here since 2021/, neighbors are great, we look out for each other, we have everything from grocery stores to gastations nice restaurants , churches thrift shops and so much more"
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  • Rsasso
    "I’ve lived here 18 years, people are friendly, they maintain their homes and there is little or no crime"
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  • Lisa P.
    "Good schools and activities in the area. Safe, very community oriented. We love living here. Parenting groups and the library is amazing too. Lots of parks and there is a large park downtown Hellertown that is great!! The rail trail offers 52 miles of beautiful scenery for families to walk on or ride their bikes. "
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  • Ashley F.
    "There are Lots of sidewalks to walk your dog on and there’s a dog park. I own a dog here and I love it. "
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  • Lori M.
    "Great community to raise a family. Nice parks, walking trails and bike trails. Plenty of family friendly restaurants. Good school district. Very safe area. Great police force, very low crime, if any in this area. "
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  • Lori M.
    "People walk their dogs here all of the time. And most clean up after them. Very clean parks. Love living here. "
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  • Lenny P.
    "The neighborhood I live in is a great community. I feel safe letting my kids play around the neighborhood with their friends."
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  • Tom
    "Many families and great schools, but/and not very diverse ....................................................."
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  • Eye.guy
    "Nice town, continually improving. Great school system. Convenient highway access. Great location for travel to 3 major cities. Great local health care. ."
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  • Hildebrand528
    "very easy, minimal traffic. lots of bad drivers though, people driving ten to twenty over the speed limit. "
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  • Michinpa
    "It's a safe and friendly environment. Most people are polite and respectful. There is plenty of family activities in the area."
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  • Kenny C.
    "Peaceful and quiet no trouble at all in the community a lot of good people and great place to go to very family oriented "
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  • Ktshear
    "great schools, great community atmosphere. some new development on main street give credit to a growing population and economy."
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  • Nadine S.
    "Love the schools. Walking distance to everything schools parks library and pool as well as restaurants and other things"
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  • Edna R.
    "clean and beautiful! I recommend this neighborhood to my friends and family. is a peaceful place to live as retired or for rise kids. good place."
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  • Robert C.
    "It was a very safe area , not in town but 4 miles outside of town, rural and very nice neighbors . The area was affordable and homes were far apart which I liked for privacy. "
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  • Susany64
    "within walking distance of all the great restaurants in Hellertown. Within one mile of two shopping centers. Great Location for all of Hellertown's community activities and within walking distance to great parks and the community pool "
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  • Rick S.
    "Excellent family community, with about 75 upscale homes on large lots (1-10+ acres), many of them tree-lined and rolling topography. Nearby public transportation to NYC and Philly and proximity to NJ is why over half of owners in Saddle Ridge commute to work outside of the Lehigh Valley. "
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Frequently asked questions about 97 Hess Ave

  • What is 97 Hess Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 97 Hess Ave in Hellertown, PA is $314,400.
  • What is the price history for 97 Hess Ave?
    97 Hess Ave in Hellertown, PA last sold for $282,000 in October 2024.
  • Is Hellertown a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hellertown is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Hellertown?
    Residents describe Hellertown, PA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Hellertown, PA.
  • Does 97 Hess Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 97 Hess Ave in Hellertown, PA has air conditioning.
  • Does 97 Hess Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 97 Hess Ave in Hellertown, PA has laundry facilities.

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