TOTALLY renovated! big lot corner house plenty of space, 4 huge bedrooms plus a bonus room on the attic, with nice and clean 1 1/2 bathroom this property offers peace of mind nothing to do ready for a new owner to start new charter, comfortable and spacious back yard with many possibility including adding a parking space or oasis to enjoy the morning coffee. Great location walking distance from post office, PPL center, Shopping and many restaurant, close to development new construction. Seller will provide the clear CO from Allentown city. Don't miss this opportunity to own this. Seller is a Real Estate professional.
Pending
$274,900
117 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18101
4beds
1,704sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1890
1,873 Square Feet Lot
$270,000 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elizabeth Ubri Montero 484-719-1581,
Allentown City Realty 610-427-2431
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 782653
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Estimated
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 18.00
Bedroom
- Description: Estimated
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 13.00
Bedroom
- Description: Estimated
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 12.00
Bedroom
- Description: Estimated
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 18.00
Dining room
- Description: Estimated
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 17.00
Other
- Description: Estimated
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 13.00
Half bath
- Description: Estimated
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 5.00
Kitchen
- Description: Estimated
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Living room
- Description: Estimated
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
Heating
- Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,704 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,704
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 1,873 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.17 x 110
- Features: Corner Lot, Flat
Details
- Parcel number: 6407204161241
- Zoning: R-H-High Density Resident
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Other, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass,Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Unknown
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Allentown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,900
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$270,000
$257,000 - $284,000
$2,107/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Pending sale | $274,900$161/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+419.7%$161/sqft |
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| 7/30/2015 | Sold | $52,900$31/sqft |
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| 7/8/2015 | Pending sale | $52,900$31/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Keim Realtors #490146 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2015 | Price change | $52,900-3.6%$31/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Keim Realtors #490146 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2015 | Price change | $54,900+9.8%$32/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Keim Realtors #490146 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $50,000$29/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE #470160 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2014 | Listing removed | $50,000$29/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE #470160 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2014 | Price change | $50,000-16.5%$29/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE #470160 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2014 | Price change | $59,900-20%$35/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE #470160 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2013 | Price change | $74,900-16.8%$44/sqft |
Source: Prudential Regency Real Estate #457693 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2010 | Price change | $89,999-5.3%$53/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #370195 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $94,999+66.7%$56/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #370195 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2001 | Sold | $57,000$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,942 +2% | $89,000 |
| 2025 | $4,843 | $89,000 |
| 2024 | $4,843 | $89,000 |
| 2023 | $4,843 | $89,000 |
| 2022 | $4,843 +3.4% | $89,000 |
| 2021 | $4,686 +1.5% | $89,000 |
| 2020 | $4,614 +11279% | $89,000 |
| 2019 | $41 +1.6% | $89,000 |
| 2018 | $40 | $89,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $89,000 +382.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2011 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2010 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2009 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2008 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2007 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2006 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2005 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2004 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2003 | -- | $18,450 |
| 2002 | -- | $18,450 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt Elementary School
- Middle: South Mountain Middle School
- High: William Allen High School
- District: Allentown
Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






