This meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick home in desirable East Penn School District offers comfort, character, and functionality throughout. From the charming covered front porch, enter the bright foyer to the living room flooded with natural light and inlaid hardwood floors. The sizable dining room is donned with wainscoting, gorgeous stained-glass window, gleaming hardwood, built-in shelving and opens to the kitchen where you can showcase your cooking skills. The extensive kitchen with counter seating, large pantry, stainless steel appliances, stone countertops and tile backsplash has both a bar area complete with sink and an apron front sink. Step outside to delight in the covered rear porch, paver patio, mature landscaping, and fenced-in private backyard with tremendous views of South Mountain, ideal for entertaining and relaxing. The first floor also includes a sunlit family room and a full bath, providing an easy conversion to a bedroom suite. On the second floor, you'll find three bedrooms with adequate closet space and a spacious second full bath. The third floor is fully finished and provides great space for another bedroom, playroom, office, or rec room. The partial finished lower level with recessed lighting offers versatile space for an additional family room or rec area, plus a bonus area with laundry and plenty of storage. With five brand-new mini-split units for heating and cooling, a newer roof, detached garage, and parking pad, this home has it all. Located in the Emmaus Borough, you'll enjoy a quiet neighborhood with shops, restaurants, farmer's market, schools, and parks all within walking distance. Don't miss this move-in-ready home; schedule your showing today!
For sale
$440,000
174 Elm St, Emmaus, PA 18049
4beds
1,942sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
6,141 Square Feet Lot
$437,000 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sunlit family roomDetached garageBuilt-in shelvingParking padCharming covered front porchGorgeous stained-glass windowNewer roof
- 3 days |
- 1,596 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Strickland 610-390-7645,
Wesley Works Real Estate 610-928-1000
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 779420
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Ductless, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Family Room Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank, Tile
- Windows: Drapes, Screens
- Basement: Full,Other,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,942 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,716
- Finished area below ground: 226
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, Parking Pad, On Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch, Patio, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,141 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5494579676701
- Zoning: R-HO High-Density Residen
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass,Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Emmaus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,762
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$437,000
$415,000 - $459,000
$2,431/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $440,000+49.2%$227/sqft |
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| 2/20/2020 | Sold | $295,000-1.6%$152/sqft |
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| 1/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $299,900+9.1%$154/sqft |
Source: Wesley Works Real Estate #631490 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2018 | Sold | $275,000$142/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $275,000+27.3%$142/sqft |
Source: Wesley Works Real Estate #584614 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2013 | Sold | $216,000+0.5%$111/sqft |
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| 4/23/2013 | Listed for sale | $215,000+43.3%$111/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #449133 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2002 | Sold | $150,000+18.1%$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/1999 | Sold | $127,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,731 +11.8% | $158,900 |
| 2024 | $5,127 +2% | $158,900 |
| 2023 | $5,027 +1.5% | $158,900 |
| 2022 | $4,953 +4.6% | $158,900 |
| 2021 | $4,734 +0.7% | $158,900 |
| 2020 | $4,699 +10577.2% | $158,900 |
| 2019 | $44 | $158,900 |
| 2018 | $44 | $158,900 |
| 2017 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $158,900 +215.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,350 |
| 2011 | -- | $50,350 +5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2009 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2008 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2007 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2006 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2005 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2004 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2003 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2002 | -- | $47,750 |
| 2000 | -- | $47,750 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 18049
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Lower Macungie Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 8/10Emmaus High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Penn
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
- Emmaus
- 18049
- 174 Elm St



