NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 S Franklin St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $171,000 - $238,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,702 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2023

Last sale price $155,500 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,345/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of November 2023

* Multiple offers received. Seller asking for highest and best by Monday 10/23/2023 2PM. *This solid mostly brick classic Allentown townhome is located on a quiet one way street that still offers easy access to major routes and all points of interest in Allentown. Home has a spacious floor plan with traditional living room and dining room plus eat in kitchen on first floor with an enclosed heated rear porch that provides a laundry hook up and separate water closet powder room. Door off rear porch provides access to manageable fenced rear yard and extremely desirable off street parking pad. Second floor has three spacious bedrooms with no walk through bedrooms and all with ample closet space. Full bath completes the second floor. Third floor is fully finished and heated and has two rooms that could be additional bedrooms or office/study or den. Home has economical natural gas hot water heat and hot water heater. Full basement has convenient outside bilco door entrance. Large usable covered front porch would make great area to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Home had new roof installed in May 2021. Balance of home could use some redecoration and updating to make it really shine. Seller has ordered Allentown pre sale inspection and requests that Buyer address any violations after settlement.

Last Listed By

Christopher Zajacek

Grace Realty Co Inc Listed on: 10/18/2023

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1,668 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14x115
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,702 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Expansion Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Less than 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549677255269001

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,622

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Colonial
  • Insulation: Type Unknown
  • County Assessment: 81200.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Freezer/Stand Alone, Laundry Hookup, Oven Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Expandable Attic, Foyer, Laundry First, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 91.36
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1702
  • Square Footage: 1702
  • Total Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Aluminum, Brick
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Porch, Sidewalk, Storm Door
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass, Built Up

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Off Street
  • Number Of Cars: 1

Utilities

  • Amperage: 100
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.038
  • Lot Dimensions: 14x115
  • Lots: Flat
  • Lot Size: 1-6000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1668
  • Zoning Code: R-MH-MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549677255269001
  • County Taxes: 306.94
  • Municipal Taxes: 476.08
  • Total Taxes: 2621.65

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 1836.63

MLS Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2023
Closed on
Nov 3, 2023
Sold by
Butz Donna M
Bought by
Sigma2 Property Llc
Seller's Agent
Christopher Zajacek
Grace Realty Co Inc
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Detres
Harvey Z Raad Real Estate
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$155,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,600
3.74%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$203,093

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,593
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1986
Sold by
Winkler Elwood J and Winkler Rose A
Bought by
Winkler Rose A

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sigma2 Property Llc $155,500 None Listed On Document
Winkler Rose A -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Sold $155,500 +3.7% $91 / Sq Ft
10/23/2023 10/23/23 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2023 10/18/23 For Sale $149,900 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,622 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2024 $2,622 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2023 $2,622 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2022 $2,529 $81,200 $75,200 $6,000
2021 $2,478 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2020 $2,413 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2019 $2,374 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2018 $2,218 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2017 $2,161 $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2016 -- $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2015 -- $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
2014 -- $81,200 $6,000 $75,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Zajacek

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Christopher Zajacek

    Grace Realty Co Inc

    (610) 442-3230

    4 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Christopher Zajacek
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  • Barbara Detres

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Barbara Detres

    Harvey Z Raad Real Estate

    (610) 433-5551

    16 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Barbara Detres
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 725868

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549677255269-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

234 S Franklin St, Allentown, PA

Homes for Sale in Allentown, PA

This home is located at 234 S Franklin St, Allentown, PA 18102 since 18 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $203,093, approximately $119 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 234 S Franklin St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Union Terrace Elementary School, Francis D Raub Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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