816 Shell St Allentown, PA 18109
Rittersville NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,458/month
Highlights
- City Lights View
- Patio
- Heating Available
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
Step into this bright and inviting two-story home. The cozy living room welcomes you and flows into an eat-in kitchen featuring ample cabinetry, built-in laundry, and durable laminate flooring. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find an open loft or office area, three comfortable bedrooms, and a convenient half bath. Outside, enjoy off-street parking with a private driveway, a partially fenced yard, and a handy storage shed—perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. In addition to the primary 35×60 lot, the sale includes a separate 10×152-foot parcel that extends your outdoor space, offering endless possibilities for gardening and parking. This 1,232-square-foot home offers replacement windows, efficient forced-air oil heat, roof installed in 2020, new kitchen flooring and no basement to worry about—ideal for easy, low-maintenance living. Conveniently located on a quiet public street yet close to schools, shopping, and major routes, this home is perfect for first-time buyers or anyone seeking comfort, character, and convenience. Come see the possibilities and make this charming home yours!
Listing Agent
BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon License #AB069335 Listed on: 11/08/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,690
Year Built
- Built in 1914
Lot Details
- 3,630 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned RM
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Pad
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,232 Sq Ft Home
- City Lights Views
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- Patio
- Heating Available
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,690 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2024 | $2,690 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2023 | $2,690 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2022 | $2,596 | $82,300 | $74,500 | $7,800 |
| 2021 | $2,545 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2020 | $2,479 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2019 | $2,439 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2018 | $2,274 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2017 | $2,217 | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $82,300 | $7,800 | $74,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2025 11/08/25 | For Sale | $234,900 | +176.4% | $191 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/14/2015 08/14/15 | Sold | $85,000 | -0.6% | $69 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/24/2015 06/24/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/27/2015 05/27/15 | Price Changed | $85,500 | -0.6% | $69 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/20/2015 05/20/15 | Price Changed | $86,000 | -0.6% | $70 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/13/2015 05/13/15 | Price Changed | $86,500 | -0.6% | $70 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/25/2015 03/25/15 | Price Changed | $87,000 | -3.3% | $71 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/19/2015 01/19/15 | For Sale | $90,000 | -- | $73 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $85,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $89,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $65,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $122,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $83,460 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $71,200 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $56,907 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 767779
APN: 641738420235-1
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