517 Schaffer St

About This Home

Arguably, the nicest townhome in Bethlehem is gorgeous and sun-filled! This extraordinary house has exquisite living space that feels like HOME! It has new amenities and is located in the heart of Historic Bethlehem. Are you ready to learn more? Shafer Investments' sister company, the award-winning Shafer Construction, renovated this property from top to bottom, inside and out, and included the highest quality finishes and modern luxuries to make living here easy and enjoyable. Approved residents will live in a historic home that is chic, quiet, safe, serene, and in a walkable neighborhood! FEATURES AND AMENITIES: -The home has a designer kitchen with new stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker and water dispenser, gas stove, garbage disposal, and microwave), granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and modern cabinetry with dark blue base cabinets and white upper cabinets for a tuxedo look. -The house has a designer bathroom with a granite countertop and a new sink, toilet, tub, and surround. -Enjoy central air conditioning, an energy-efficient gas furnace, and an electric hot water tank. -Smart Wi-Fi programmable Honeywell thermostat to control heat and air conditioning -Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the house with carpeting on the stairs -Window blinds on all windows -LED lighting throughout the home with dimmers -USB charging outlets -Freshly painted -The washing machine and clothes dryer are conveniently located on the second floor. -Basement storage if needed. -The third-floor multipurpose space has heat and air conditioning. -Keyless entry on the front and back doors with an outdoor lock box for emergencies. -Ring doorbells on both the front and back doors -A mail slot on the front door keeps mail private and secure. -Off-street parking for one vehicle -Outdoor power source for an electric vehicle -Outdoor water spigot -Enjoy a partnership with a local cleaning service. -Build your credit by subscribing to Rent Reporting, an optional, fee-based service where residents can build their credit history with each on-time rental payment. FLOOR PLANS: The first floor has an open floor plan with a kitchen, a great room, and a closet. The second floor has two bedrooms, each with a closet, bathroom, and laundry/storage center. Use the third floor as a bonus room, storage, entertainment, or home office. The basement contains a gas furnace, water heater, laundry tub, and storage space. Shafer Investment's properties have open floor plans, are immaculate and safe, and have exceptional, livable interiors. IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL: While living in Shafer Investment properties, residents can take advantage of the downtown historic district, South Side, restaurants, schools, and all points of the Lehigh Valley. Shafer Investment properties put you where you want to be, with a possible carless commute, and everything you want to experience is just outside your door. This centrally located property is minutes from all major arteries, such as Routes 378, 22, and 78, hiking trails, ski resorts, colleges, and universities; schools and Bethlehem's best are all within easy reach. The experiences are endless! Where will you go today? INTERESTED IN APPLYING? Below is the information you need to know: Identification and Income: -All applicants must have current photo identification and a valid social security number. -The applicant's monthly income must exceed 2.5x the rent and be from a verifiable source. -The landlord only considers applicants with verifiable income. Background Checks:   -All applicants over 18 years old must have a background check. -The applicant's background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility. -There is a $50 per person application fee for the background check. -Applicants must not have any evictions, unpaid judgments from previous landlords, or other civil suits that could negatively impact a decision. -Applicants must receive positive references from all prior landlords for the previous five years. Leasing Details: -Please be open and honest about your past before you submit an application and pay the non-refundable application fee. -After approval, the landlord requires a one-month security deposit and a non-refundable animal fee, if applicable, to delist the property. -Before signing the lease, the tenant must pay the first month's rent (including pet fees if applicable), submit a copy of their renter's insurance showing the landlord as an additional insured, schedule trash removal, and have all utilities transferred to their name. -Residents pay for water, trash, electricity, and gas, if applicable. If desired, they are responsible for phone, internet, TV, etc. -Residents must have renters' insurance for the entire duration of the lease. -Smoking (including tobacco, marijuana, vaping, or any other forms of smoking) is prohibited anywhere on the property, including the house, porches, and grounds. All applicants MUST be non-smokers. -The property is unfurnished. -Residents cannot use the house to run a business or conduct subleasing.  -The landlord signs yearly leases. -Each applicant must register on regardless of whether they have a pet.   Pets and Animals -Each applicant must create, complete, and share a PetScreening profile before the landlord considers their application. -In addition to the rent, there is a one-time non-refundable animal fee of $300 per animal and a $50 per animal per month fee. -Visit our Animal Policy page () for more information. If the applicant fails to meet any of the above requirements, compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification at the landlord's discretion.   If there are multiple applicants, the landlord will grant tenancy on a first-come, first-serve based on the most qualified. 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