$190,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2023

38 S Franklin St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood
-- Bed
-- Bath
1,824 Sq Ft
1,840 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Built-In Features
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2023

This Solid Brick 3-story Duplex is a great opportunity to begin your investment portfolio. It is perfectly located just minutes away from Allentown Fairgrounds! Park in the driveway & enter the 1st floor unit w/9ft ceilings, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, laundry room & access to the partially finished basement w/outside entrance. The charming covered porch and vestibule entry leads to the 2nd floor unit w/8ft ceilings, kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, bedroom & on the 3rd floor you'll find another 2 bedrooms & a bright and cheery sunroom off the kitchen. Gas heat, 200 amp electric with separate meters, and many built-in cabinets, original doors, baseboard, and trim with rosettes. This property is a great investment and has huge potential! The City of Allentown pre-sale inspection and heater cert is complete. Property is being sold with contents in "as-is" condition and buyer will be responsible for CO repairs and requirements.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheri Savini

Iron Valley Real Estate Legacy License #RS286330 Listed on: 06/18/2023

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Last Buyer's Agent

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 1,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 115.00
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 3-Story Building

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Assessor Parcel Number 549668933601-00001

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,622

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: 2 - Refrigerators
  • New Construction: No
  • Expected On Market: 2023-06-18
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Carpet
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Sq Ft: 1824
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1824
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 101.43
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1824
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 38

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: ALLENTOWN
  • School District Key: 300200397387
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1140
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 115.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1840.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R-H

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3622.16
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549668933601-00001
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1824
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/25/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALLENTOWN

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Sold $190,000 +2.7% $104 / Sq Ft
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2023 06/18/23 For Sale $185,000 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Cheri Savini

    Iron Valley Real Estate Legacy

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALH2006100

Bright MLS

APN: 549668933601-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

38 S Franklin St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 38 S Franklin St, Allentown, PA 18102 and is currently priced at $190,000, approximately $104 per square foot. This property was built in 1898. 38 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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