$265,000
Price cut: was $275,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,434 sqft
1217 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104
Listed by Howard Hanna The Frederick Group
Under Contract1 of 39
Listing description
Spacious Updated Townhouse in the Heart of Allentown! Discover over 2,000 sq. ft. of comfortable living in this beautifully updated 5-bedroom home featuring a charming covered front porch, ornamental fireplace, and efficient gas heat. Enjoy a low-maintenance yard, low taxes, and the rare bonus of a detached 2-car garage—perfect for extra storage or off-street parking. This property will be sold with a clear Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Allentown, ensuring peace of mind for the next owner. Conveniently located near schools, shops, and major routes, this move-in ready home offers space, character, and unbeatable value!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 2,049 sq ft
- Heating
- Radiator
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1914
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres (1,920 sq ft)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $137
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALH2014992
- County
- Lehigh County
- School district
- Allentown
- Days on market
- 96 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$273,459
$259,786$279,318
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lehigh County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $279,900
- County assessment implies
- $194,534
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $2,539/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1538 W CHEW ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 | May 2026 | $291,100 | 5/1 | 1,874 | $299,615 |
| 909 S HALL ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 | October 2025 | $230,000 | 5/1 | 2,156 | $234,125 |
| 334 N N 12TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 | October 2024 | $239,900 | 5/1 | 2,046 | $269,705 |
| 1112 W TURNER ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 | November 2025 | $242,000 | 5/1 | 1,914 | $275,484 |
| 1130 W TILGHMAN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 | August 2024 | $255,000 | 5/1 | 2,057 | $274,408 |
| 815 W GORDON ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 | February 2026 | $239,000 | 2/1 | 2,003 | $294,293 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$3,094 / year
≈ $258 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$3,094
School tax
ALLENTOWN · 22.64 mills (2025-26)
$2,176
County tax
Lehigh County · 3.78 mills (2026)
$363
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$555
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $96,100 — well below the ~$138,271 its asking price implies at Lehigh County's common level ratio (49.4%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $1,114/year. Worth pricing in.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($96,100, 2013 base year) × current millage — portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only — verify with Lehigh County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$55,980 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,792/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,452
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $258
- Home insurance (est.)
- $82
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Allentown
- Academic index
- 28.8/100
- Graduation rate
- 74.6%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 17%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Lehigh Countycrime & safety numbers →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
Property taxes
Lehigh County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: July 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM EDT
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