Welcome to this spacious and beautiful 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly desirable Parkland School District! Located on a level .60 acre treelined lot only steps away from Lone Lane Park, this 2,456 sq. ft. home offers comfort, space, and thoughtful updates throughout. The upper level features open-concept living with a sun-filled living room w/HW floors, bow window and a new propane gas stove (2024) for added warmth and charm. The flow continues into the dining area w/HW floors and sliding door to a 19 x 24 wood deck overlooking the large back yard, beautiful cherry kitchen with a new refrigerator (2023) and gas range (2021). The generously sized primary suite includes a full bath and walk-in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and another full bath on the same level. The lower level offers a spacious family room with luxury vinyl plank flooring (2021), natural woodwork and a new wood stove (2023)—perfect for cozy gatherings. You’ll also find the fifth bedroom, large office, half bath/laundry combo, plus access to the oversized 24x24 two-car garage. Other highlights include a new heat pump (2021) and six ceiling fans (installed in 2021 & 2024). This home offers the perfect blend of indoor comfort and outdoor enjoyment in a prime location.
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
16 Balsam St, Allentown, PA 18104
5beds
2,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.6 Acres Lot
$486,400 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$3,292 Estimated rent
Home value
$486,400
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Natural woodworkLarge officeSpacious family roomOpen-concept livingNew wood stoveGenerously sized primary suiteNew propane gas stove
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Listed by:
Larry W. Ginsburg 610-393-0892,
BHHS Regency Real Estate
Bought with:
Manica L. Levy, RS359416
Realty One Group Supreme
Felisha M. Ortiz
Realty One Group Supreme
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 756831
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Office
Primary bedroom
- Description: -Carpet, large walk-in closet, ceiling fan
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 24.00
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Bedroom
- Description: -Luxury vinyl Floor
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Primary bathroom
- Description: -Tile floor, tub/shower
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 8.00
Den
- Description: -Luxury vinyl floor
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 10.00
Dining room
- Description: -H/W floor, sliding door to deck
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Family room
- Description: -Luxury vinyl floor, wood stove
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 14.00
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.00
Half bath
- Description: - Combo 1/2 bath & Laundry Rm
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 6.00
Kitchen
- Description: -Cherry Cabinets, gas (propane) range
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Living room
- Description: -H/W floor, bow window, propane stove
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
Other
- Description: - Storage Room (Electric Hot Water Heater)
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Family Room Lower Level, Home Office, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Exterior Entry,None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,456
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Built In, Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Propane Tank - Leased
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 169.99 x 106.3 IRREG
- Features: Flat
Details
- Parcel number: 546681175627 001
- Zoning: R2-Low Density Residentia
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Oakland Park
Location
- Region: Allentown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,197
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2025 | Sold | $475,000-3%$193/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Pending sale | $489,900$199/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Price change | $489,900-2%$199/sqft |
Source: GLVR #756831 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000+39.9%$204/sqft |
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| 7/16/2021 | Sold | $357,500-3.4%$146/sqft |
Source: GLVR #669144 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2021 | Pending sale | $369,900$151/sqft |
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| 6/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $369,900$151/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,361 +7.2% | $240,200 |
| 2024 | $5,001 +2.5% | $240,200 |
| 2023 | $4,881 | $240,200 |
| 2022 | $4,881 +0.4% | $240,200 |
| 2021 | $4,859 | $240,200 |
| 2020 | $4,859 +10323.1% | $240,200 |
| 2019 | $47 | $240,200 |
| 2018 | $47 | $240,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $240,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $240,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $240,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $240,200 +257.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,150 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,150 |
| 2010 | -- | $67,150 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,150 |
| 2008 | -- | $67,150 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,150 +32.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,600 +1% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $50,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $50,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $50,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $50,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 18104
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Fogelsville SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Springhouse Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Parkland Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fogelsville
- Middle: Springhouse
- High: Parkland
- District: Parkland
Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Lehigh County
- Allentown
- 18104
- 16 Balsam St
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