Allen Township
Classic farm homes or brand-new custom construction
Homes in Allen Township range from Colonial Revival farmhouses to ranch-style properties and townhomes on populated streets. Regardless of style, residences typically have large yards that have room for gardens, sheds and even barns. “You can get just about anything you want from a twin home with a modest yard to a single home with more acreage,” McCann says. Streets are well-organized and tend to be walkable, even though not all neighborhoods have sidewalks. McCann says the local market has been slow to grow after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but new construction is giving buyers more options. Homes typically range between $300,000 and $400,000, while some custom-built properties can reach up to $700,000.
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Mornings start at Taylor Roasted Coffee
Allen Township locals might start the day off with a latte and bagel at Taylor Roasted Coffee on Main Street and have a quick lunch of hand-breaded fried chicken at Northampton Krispy Krunchy Chicken, which is just up the road from the coffee shop. Whether for takeout or dine-in, Palermos Italian Grill on East 24th Street has a wide range of pizzas, including the signature Grandma’s Pizza, which takes 30 minutes to cook perfectly.For weekly grocery shopping, there is a nearby Redner’s Market along Cherryville Road. Airport Shopping Mall is located alongside the Lehigh Valley International Airport and has several grocery options in one place, including Walmart, Target and Aldi. Lehigh Valley Mall, which is off MacArthur Road in neighboring Whitehall, is 10 miles away and has two floors of clothing, furniture and electronics stores.
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Academic and technical education at Catasauqua Area Schools
Families in Allen Township can send their children to the Catasauqua Area School District, which is made up of just three schools. Francis H. Sheckler Elementary School earns a B-minus on Niche, Catasauqua Middle School ranks a C-plus, and Catasauqua Senior High School also scores a B-minus from Niche. The high school gives students the option to dual enroll in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, which offers programs in commercial art, technology, engineering and health and human services. For students interested in higher education, Moravian University and Northampton Community College are all within about 10 miles of Allen Township.
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Nor-Bath Trail connects the region
The Northampton and Bath Trail – more commonly just known as the Nor-Bath Trail – cuts through many parts of Allen Township. Hikers on the trail can see open fields, forests and streams along the 6 miles that stretch from Northampton to Bethlehem. The trail connects to several parks managed by Allen Township, including Allen Township Dog Park just off Savage Road and Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park on Willowbrook Road, which has picnic pavilions, a sand volleyball court and a tricycle track for kids. Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park is next to Willow Brook Golf Course, a nine-hole course built alongside Catasauqua Creek. For a less traditional golfing excursion, Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream on Cherryville Road offers 18-hole games on a textured course and an attached ice cream parlor with over 30 soft-serve flavors.
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Neighbors with the Lehigh Valley Airport
Several state routes run through Allen Township, including Pennsylvania Routes 145 and 329, which connect to other large highways like Interstates 476 and 78. The township is only 6 miles north of Lehigh Valley International Airport, making it easy for local travelers to catch a flight or take advantage of the shopping, dining and hotels around the airport. The airport also runs alongside U.S. Route 22, offering another high-speed route for local drivers.
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Delaney Murray
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Loren Keim
Loren Keim
Century 21 Keim Realtors
(610) 831-4500
509 Total Sales
1 in Allen Township
$500,000 Price
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Joe McGavin
Joe McGavin
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group Supreme
(484) 666-0110
113 Total Sales
2 in Allen Township
$249K - $375K Price Range
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Randyl Walters
Randyl Walters
Keller Williams Northampton
(610) 580-2618
45 Total Sales
1 in Allen Township
$329,900 Price
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Rebecca Miklas
Rebecca Miklas
Miklas Realty
(484) 246-8396
136 Total Sales
1 in Allen Township
$360,000 Price
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Sureya Lococo
Sureya Lococo
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate
(484) 666-0504
121 Total Sales
2 in Allen Township
$274K - $285K Price Range
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Shabana Pathan
Shabana Pathan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
(484) 666-3084
371 Total Sales
2 in Allen Township
$335K - $385K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Northampton Municipal Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Allen Township Dog Park
Laury's Station Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Fourth Street Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
26th Street Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Northampton & Bath Railroad Bike Path
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Allen Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Allen Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Allen Township, Northampton sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Allen Township, Northampton over the last 12 months is $293,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$298,500
Median Sale Price
$293,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$293,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,654
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2002
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,040
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,777
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,246
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,417
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,259
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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