UPDATE: Please submit highest and best offers by 7 PM Friday September 18 2026. This classic brick and vinyl-sided East Penn SD colonial offers timeless curb appeal, complemented by a welcoming covered front porch. Located at 217 Calvary Ave in Emmaus Borough, the property features a paved driveway and attached one-car garage. Inside, the comfortable living room is anchored by a fireplace with a pellet stove insert, providing a secondary economical heat source. Beautiful hardwood flooring flows seamlessly from the living room into the dining area. The kitchen features tile flooring and comes equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and electric oven/range. A dedicated first-floor laundry room and convenient half bath complete the main level.
Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms featuring classic hardwood flooring and ample closet space. An updated full bath completes the upper level. The finished basement provides even more living space, including a versatile recreation area and additional flex space ready to accommodate your family’s changing lifestyle needs. Step outside and enjoy entertaining on the oversized 24x16 deck while watching your littles and fur babies take advantage of the flat, fenced backyard. There’s plenty of room to play, along with a fun playhouse and a 16x10 shed for all your outdoor storage needs. Set within a peaceful neighborhood, the property also offers views of the distant hills.
Year-round comfort is provided by central air, ceiling fans, electric baseboard heat, and the pellet stove insert, offering flexible affordable utility options throughout the seasons. Recent updates include a new roof and siding (2019), water softener (2018), replacement windows (2016), Pella front door (2022), garage door opener (2024), and a 200-amp electrical service with a whole-house generator hookup located in the garage. Conveniently located near major thoroughfares, schools, hospitals, restaurants and shopping.
Showings begin with the Open House on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1–4 PM. Come experience everything this beautiful Emmaus home has to offer!
For sale
$399,900
217 Calvary Ave, Emmaus, PA 18049
3beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$398,400 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 8 days
- 2,400
- 264
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joy Augustus 610-653-5327,
RE/MAX Real Estate 610-770-9000
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 784274
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 11.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Den
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 14.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 5.00
Half bath
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 5.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 10.00
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 5.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 12.00
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room Lower Level, Game Room, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished,Rec/Family Area
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,486
- Finished area below ground: 500
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Porch, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 120
- Features: Flat
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5494004425131
- Zoning: R-L
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Country Heights
Location
- Region: Emmaus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,332
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$398,400
$378,000 - $418,000
$2,426/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900-9.1%$201/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #784274 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2025 | Listing removed | $439,900$222/sqft |
Source: GLVR #756705 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,900+98.2%$222/sqft |
Source: GLVR #756705 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Sold | $222,000-2.4%$112/sqft |
Source: GLVR #509874 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $227,500+13.2%$115/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Central #509874 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2004 | Sold | $201,000+60.8%$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2004 | Sold | $125,000$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,320 +905.5% | $174,600 |
| 2025 | $6,297 +11.8% | $174,600 |
| 2024 | $5,634 +2% | $174,600 |
| 2023 | $5,524 +1.5% | $174,600 |
| 2022 | $5,442 +4.6% | $174,600 |
| 2021 | $5,202 +0.7% | $174,600 |
| 2020 | $5,163 +10576.8% | $174,600 |
| 2019 | $48 | $174,600 |
| 2018 | $48 | $174,600 |
| 2017 | -- | $174,600 |
| 2016 | -- | $174,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $174,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $174,600 +186.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2010 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2008 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2007 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2006 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2004 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2003 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2002 | -- | $60,950 |
| 2000 | -- | $60,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 18049
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Macungie Elementary
- Middle: Eyer Middle School
- High: Emmaus
- 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.
Similar homes
- $420,0003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft3589 Lenape Ln, Emmaus, PA 18049For Sale
MLS ID #782664, Alexandria Piazza, Valor Realty. GLVR - $389,9004 bd2 ba1.8k sqft3101 Birch St N, Whitehall, PA 18052For Sale
MLS ID #784659, Kimberly M. McCoy, Real of Pennsylvania. GLVR - $419,9003 bd2 ba1.9k sqft1307 Klinerd Rd, Pennsburg, PA 18073For Sale
MLS ID #784332, Desiree R. Carroll, Keller Williams Northampton. GLVR - $375,0003 bd2 ba1.8k sqft602 Greenwood St, Allentown, PA 18103For Sale
MLS ID #783576, Kimberly D. Rosado, Keller Williams Allentown. GLVR - $420,0004 bd2 ba2.6k sqft1901 Northampton Ave, Northampton, PA 18067For Sale
MLS ID #PANH2010620, Vanessa Anthony, Iron Valley Real Estate Keystone. Bright MLS - $449,9003 bd2 ba1.5k sqft837 Church Rd, Richlandtown, PA 18955For SaleMLS ID #PABU2130474, Chris Jasinski, Sterling Realty & Property Management, LLC. Bright MLS
- $429,0004 bd2 ba1.9k sqft128 S Main St, Richlandtown, PA 18955For SaleMLS ID #PABU2122500, David Magagna, RE/MAX Services. Bright MLS
