$37,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2013 RENTED AUG 28, 2025

538 N New St Allentown, PA 18102

Center City Neighborhood
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,266 Sq Ft
1,067 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$29 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2023

Excellent Investment and ready to rent. Good potential income with low expenses. Good condition. Perfect starter investment. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Louie Falco

Rudy Amelio Real Estate Listed on: 08/17/2013

Rudy Amelio Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Weston Zelenz

NZO Realty License #RM424578

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

Lot Details

  • 1,067 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 13x80

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,266 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 549782479134001

Community Details

Building Details

  • Insurance Expense $700
  • Water Sewer Expense $400
  • Operating Expense $2,440
  • Gross Income $10,200
  • Net Operating Income $7,760

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Investment Property
  • Property Sub Type: Investment Property
  • Property Sub Type Category: Row/Townhouse
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 51900.00
  • Stories: 3.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Features: Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: Modern
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Square Footage: 1266

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick

Utilities

  • Cooling: No Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Insurance: 700
  • Water Sewer: 400

Fee Information

  • Operating Expense: 2440

Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.024
  • Lot Dimensions: 13x80
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1067
  • Zoning Code: rmh

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 549782479134001
  • County Taxes: 196.70
  • Municipal Taxes: 244.16
  • Total Taxes: 1339.51

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 898.70
  • Total Units: 1
  • Total Unit Count: 1

MLS Schools

  • School District: Allentown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2019
Sold by
Wpa Realty Lp
Bought by
Ken Homewood Llc
Current Estimated Value
$181,940

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2013
Closed on
Oct 16, 2013
Sold by
Ellenberger Daniel
Bought by
Wpa Realty Lp
Seller's Agent
Louie Falco
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Weston Zelenz
NZO Realty
List Price
$42,900
Sold Price
$37,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-13.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.26%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2012
Closed on
Feb 19, 2013
Sold by
Youssef Victor S
Bought by
Ellenberger Daniel
Seller's Agent
Steve Dreisbach
HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
Buyer's Agent
Louie Falco
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
List Price
$25,000
Sold Price
$20,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
148.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1998
Sold by
Levan Roy J and Levan Kim L
Bought by
Mid West Svgs Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1978
Bought by
Levan Roy J and Levan Kim L
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $73,000 Madison Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $37,000 --
Warranty Deed $20,500 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Rented $1,895 0.0% --
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Off Market $1,895 -- --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Rent $1,895 -2.8% --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
01/18/2025 01/18/25 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
12/18/2023 12/18/23 Sold $150,000 0.0% $113 / Sq Ft
11/16/2023 11/16/23 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2023 11/07/23 For Sale $150,000 +72.4% $113 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $87,000 +8.8% $66 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 For Sale $80,000 +116.2% $60 / Sq Ft
10/16/2013 10/16/13 Sold $37,000 -13.8% $29 / Sq Ft
09/17/2013 09/17/13 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2013 08/17/13 For Sale $42,900 +109.3% $34 / Sq Ft
02/19/2013 02/19/13 Sold $20,500 -18.0% $16 / Sq Ft
11/18/2012 11/18/12 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2012 08/24/12 For Sale $25,000 -- $20 / 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 $1,683 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2024 $1,683 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2023 $1,683 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2022 $1,623 $51,900 $47,700 $4,200
2021 $1,591 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2020 $1,549 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2019 $1,524 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2018 $1,423 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2017 $1,387 $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2016 -- $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2015 -- $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
2014 -- $51,900 $4,200 $47,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melony Oestreich

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Melony Oestreich

    Valley Star Real Estate

    (610) 656-1933

    5 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Melony Oestreich
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Merise Carter

    Keller Williams Northampton

    (610) 570-0160

    4 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Merise Carter
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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Austin Brown

    Realty One Group Supreme

    (610) 321-3730

    15 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Austin Brown
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Alison Burnett

    IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Alex Lopez

    Homeway Real Estate

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 456883

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 549782479134-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown 18102 Center City

538 N New St, Allentown, PA

This home is located at 538 N New St, Allentown, PA 18102 and is currently priced at $37,000, approximately $29 per square foot. This property was built in 1893. 538 N New St is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Luis A. Ramos Elementary School, Francis D Raub Middle School, and William Allen High School.

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