1612 Center St

Lovely north Bethlehem ranch where pets are welcome! Shafer Investments's sister company, Shafer Construction, renovated this property from top to bottom. It's gorgeous! Approved residents will live in a city-chic, serene, completely renovated home in a walkable location! FEATURES AND AMENITIES: In addition to the amenities listed below, this property also features the following: -The home has a designer kitchen with newer appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, stove, and microwave) and granite countertops. -LED lighting throughout the home -Window blinds -Window air conditioning unit -Ring doorbells on the front door -Keyless entry on the front and back doors with an outdoor lock box for emergencies. -Energy Star windows -Super-insulated -Laminate flooring -Wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms and on the stairs -Freshly painted -Washing machine and clothes dryer -Pets welcome! -Outdoor shed for storage -A mail slot on the entry door keeps mail private and secure. -Zoned electric heat -Off-street parking for two vehicles -Patio -Partially wooded lot -Basement storage -LANTA bus stop at the corner of Center Street and Washington Avenue FLOOR PLANS: The first floor has an open-concept floor plan with a kitchen, living/dining room, two bedrooms, a closet in each bedroom, and a full bathroom. The basement contains laundry 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: -Be open and honest about your past before submitting an application and a non-refundable application fee. -After approval, the landlord requires a one-month security deposit to delist the property and pay the first month's rent before the lease signing. -Residents pay for water, trash, gas (if applicable), and electricity. 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 PetScreening.com, regardless of whether they have a pet. Pets and Animals -Each applicant must create, complete, and share a PetScreening profile. -In addition to the rent, there is a one-time non-refundable pet fe