
937 W Chew St Allentown, PA 18102
Center City NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,840/month
About This Home
This is your chance to live in one unit and rent the other...an ideal house-hack opportunity right in Allentown’s charming Old Historic District. Nestled in a row of 19th-century homes, this home has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its historic character. The main-floor one-bedroom unit boasts a renovated interior, featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a large sized kitchen perfect for entertaining, and direct access to a fenced-in patio. Plus, you’ll appreciate the private off-street parking pad; room for 2–4 vehicles, wired for an electric vehicle charger; and convenient basement laundry and full bath. Efficient natural gas heating, cooking, and water systems, paired with a new furnace and water heater, ensure worry-free living.
Upstairs, the three-bedroom unit offers a bright layout with its own full bath and gas stove. While gas and water are shared, each unit enjoys a separate electrical panel, providing flexibility and ease of utility management.
Beyond the home itself, the location is walkable distance to some of the best things that Allentown has to offer and that can provide you a lifestyle steeped in arts, culture, historic charm, food, entertainment and community, all right outside your door!
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Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,537
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Parking Pad
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Brick or Stone Mason
Interior Spaces
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- <<microwave>>
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Additional Features
- 1,982 Sq Ft Lot
- Heating Available
Community Details
- Old Allentn Historic Subdivision
- Electric Expense $240
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 | $2,664 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2024 | $2,664 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2023 | $2,664 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2022 | $2,570 | $82,200 | $75,600 | $6,600 |
2021 | $2,519 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2020 | $2,453 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2019 | $2,413 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2018 | $2,253 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2017 | $2,196 | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2016 | -- | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2015 | -- | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
2014 | -- | $82,200 | $6,600 | $75,600 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/28/2025 06/28/25 | For Sale | $295,000 | 0.0% | $147 / Sq Ft |
02/01/2022 02/01/22 | Rented | $1,500 | 0.0% | -- |
01/18/2022 01/18/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
12/31/2021 12/31/21 | For Rent | $1,500 | 0.0% | -- |
11/26/2021 11/26/21 | Sold | $195,000 | +2.6% | $97 / Sq Ft |
09/21/2021 09/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
09/14/2021 09/14/21 | Price Changed | $190,000 | -4.0% | $95 / Sq Ft |
08/17/2021 08/17/21 | Price Changed | $198,000 | -5.7% | $99 / Sq Ft |
08/08/2021 08/08/21 | For Sale | $210,000 | -- | $105 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Deed | $42,000 | -- | |
Individual Deed | $60,000 | -- | |
Deed | $52,100 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $59,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
Closed | $37,800 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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