* Multiple offers received. Seller asking for highest and best by Monday 10/23/2023 2PM. *This solid mostly brick classic Allentown townhome is located on a quiet one way street that still offers easy access to major routes and all points of interest in Allentown. Home has a spacious floor plan with traditional living room and dining room plus eat in kitchen on first floor with an enclosed heated rear porch that provides a laundry hook up and separate water closet powder room. Door off rear porch provides access to manageable fenced rear yard and extremely desirable off street parking pad. Second floor has three spacious bedrooms with no walk through bedrooms and all with ample closet space. Full bath completes the second floor. Third floor is fully finished and heated and has two rooms that could be additional bedrooms or office/study or den. Home has economical natural gas hot water heat and hot water heater. Full basement has convenient outside bilco door entrance. Large usable covered front porch would make great area to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Home had new roof installed in May 2021. Balance of home could use some redecoration and updating to make it really shine. Seller has ordered Allentown pre sale inspection and requests that Buyer address any violations after settlement.
Sold for $155,500
$155,500
234 S Franklin St, Allentown, PA 18102
5beds
1,702sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1910
1,655 Square Feet Lot
$262,100 Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$2,316 Estimated rent
Home value
$262,100
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Spacious floor planDining roomEat in kitchenNew roof installedSeparate water closet
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Listed by:
Christopher J Zajacek 610-442-3231,
Grace Realty Co Inc
Bought with:
Barbara Detres, RS325468
Harvey Z Raad Real Estate
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 725868
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Mud Room, Utility Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,702 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,702
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1,655 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 115
- Features: Flat
Details
- Parcel number: 549677255269001
- Zoning: R-MH-MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt,Built-Up,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Allentown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,621
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k),FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2023 | Sold | $155,500+3.7%$91/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #725868 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2023 | Pending sale | $149,900$88/sqft |
Source: GLVR #725868 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $149,900$88/sqft |
Source: GLVR #725868 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,418 | $81,200 |
| 2024 | $4,418 | $81,200 |
| 2023 | $4,418 | $81,200 |
| 2022 | $4,418 +3.4% | $81,200 |
| 2021 | $4,275 +1.5% | $81,200 |
| 2020 | $4,210 +11280.9% | $81,200 |
| 2019 | $37 +1.6% | $81,200 |
| 2018 | $36 | $81,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $81,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $81,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $81,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $81,200 +160.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2011 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2010 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2009 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2008 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2007 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2006 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2005 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2004 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2003 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2002 | -- | $31,150 |
| 2000 | -- | $31,150 |
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Neighborhood: West Walnut/Union Terrace
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Union Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Francis D Raub Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10William Allen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Allentown
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
- 18102
- West Walnut/Union Terrace
- 234 S Franklin St
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