Must see this private & secluded 3 bedroom home situated on 3.1 acres of partially wooded land! 1st floor offers a Master Suite & large Den or Office area, full bath & Family room with wood burning fireplace. 2nd floor offers a fully remodeled, modern, eat in kitchen with an open concept floor plan and a large living room with beautiful stone fireplace & new bamboo flooring throughout. Added bonus of a large Florida room on the second level that provides plenty of sunshine with a spectacular view of the mountains. Two additional bedrooms and one full bath complete the second floor. Over-sized 2 car detached garage & outdoor utility shed with wood burning stove. Surrounded by wooded land, this home is perfect for the person who wants peace and serenity. This home qualifies for the 2 year JP Morgan College Scholarship program and is an easy commute to the Lehigh Valley & PA Turnpike. Call for your private showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
3.1 acresLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Arner• Charlotte Solt Real Estate
•570-668-2240 (broker)
•charlottesolt@hotmail.com (broker)
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Market trends in 18211, PA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$367K
$159 MoM
Avg. days on market
3d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 3157 Ben Salem Rd
Date
Event
Price
GLVRMLS #611858
Jul 31, 2019
Sold
$255,000
$100/sq ft
May 29, 2019
Pending
—
May 22, 2019
Listed
$265,000
$104/sq ft
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Must see this private & secluded 3 bedroom home situated on 3.1 acres of partially wooded land! 1st floor offers a Master Suite & large Den or Office area, full bath & Family room with wood burning fireplace. 2nd floor offers a fully remodeled, modern, eat in kitchen with an open concept floor plan and a large living room with beautiful stone fireplace & new bamboo flooring throughout. Added bonus of a large Florida room on the second level that provides plenty of sunshine with a spectacular view of the mountains. Two additional bedrooms and one full bath complete the second floor. Over-sized 2 car detached garage & outdoor utility shed with wood burning stove. Surrounded by wooded land, this home is perfect for the person who wants peace and serenity. This home qualifies for the 2 year JP Morgan College Scholarship program and is an easy commute to the Lehigh Valley & PA Turnpike. Call for your private showing!
BRIGHT MLS #PASK125968
Jul 31, 2019
Sold
$255,000
$100/sq ft
May 29, 2019
Pending
—
May 22, 2019
Listed
$265,000
$104/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002158414
Apr 24, 2012
Sold
$171,300
$67/sq ft
Feb 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 2011
Listed
$171,300
$67/sq ft
GLVRMLS #418955
Oct 17, 2011
Listed
*
PMAR #11-8960
Oct 17, 2011
Listed
$189,900
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006964216
Sep 30, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2011
Listed
$205,900
$80/sq ft
GLVRMLS #406430
Sep 30, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 2011
Listed
*
PMAR #11-3518
Apr 8, 2011
Listed
$199,900
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,755 (+167.6%)
$49,400 + $249,000
$298,400
2025
$5,513 (+12.0%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2024
$4,921
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2023
$4,921 (+3.2%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2022
$4,768 (−1.4%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2021
$4,836 (+2.3%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2020
$4,726
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2019
$4,726 (+3.3%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2018
$4,575 (+4.0%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2017
$4,399 (+3.9%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2015
$4,232
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
Tax history for 3157 Ben Salem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,755 (+167.6%)
$49,400 + $249,000
$298,400
2025
$5,513 (+12.0%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2024
$4,921
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2023
$4,921 (+3.2%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2022
$4,768 (−1.4%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2021
$4,836 (+2.3%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2020
$4,726
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2019
$4,726 (+3.3%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2018
$4,575 (+4.0%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2017
$4,399 (+3.9%)
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
2015
$4,232
$10,200 + $69,625
$79,825
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.1 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
2,560
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Schuylkill County
APN
37-09-0034.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $69,625
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $10,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,560
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $379
County Tax: $1,228
School Tax: $3,071
Tax Assessed Value: $79,825
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $4,678
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
Baseboard - Hot Water, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WEST PENN TOWNSHIP
Middle Or Junior School: TAMAQUA AREA MS
High School: TAMAQUA AREA
School District Name: TAMAQUA AREA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Andreas Rd.
Directions: 443 West to Normal Square, left on Fritz Valley Rd. , left on Andreas Rd. , straight to Ben Salem Rd. , left on Ben Salem Rd. , go 100 yards, driveway is on right. House cannot be seen from road.
Municipality: WEST PENN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Schuylkill County
APN: 37-09-0034.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
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Schools
West Penn Twp El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
Tamaqua Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.8mi
4/10
Tamaqua Area Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$473,000 – $573,000
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