This property presents a solid investment opportunity on Allentown’s East Side, offering strong rental potential and long-term value growth. The home features a practical, well-designed layout with comfortable living areas, an updated and functional kitchen, and well-proportioned bedrooms, including a finished attic that adds valuable flexibility for occupants.
Recent improvements and efficient mechanical systems support low-maintenance ownership, making the property suitable for immediate occupancy while still allowing room for future value-add enhancements. The exterior offers a manageable yard and off-street parking options, enhancing tenant appeal and ease of upkeep.
Whether you're expanding an existing portfolio or making your first investment purchase, this home provides an attractive combination of affordability, rental viability, and long-term upside potential.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/27)
$234,900
274 E Elm St, Allentown, PA 18109
3beds
1,281sqft
Townhouse, Multi Family
Built in 1900
1,437 Square Feet Lot
$233,400 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 157 days
- 38
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Kidd 302-462-5143,
Howard Hanna TheFrederickGroup 610-398-0411
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 772601
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,281 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
Lot
- Size: 1,437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 120
Details
- Parcel number: 640781263518 001
- Zoning: R-Mh-Medium High Density
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1900
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: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $73,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,392
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 157 days
Estimated market value
$233,400
$222,000 - $245,000
$1,882/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $234,900$183/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $234,900-2.1%$183/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900$187/sqft |
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| 9/29/2024 | Listing removed | $239,900$187/sqft |
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| 8/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $239,900-16.1%$187/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $285,900+43%$223/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2024 | Listing removed | $200,000$156/sqft |
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| 2/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $200,000+60%$156/sqft |
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| 8/12/2021 | Sold | $125,000+39%$98/sqft |
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| 10/19/2018 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Keystone Property Management & Maintenance LLC #592898 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Keystone Property Management & Maintenance LLC #592898 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2018 | Sold | $89,900+168.4%$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2013 | Sold | $33,501-4.3%$26/sqft |
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| 4/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $35,000-64.6%$27/sqft |
Source: Cassidon Realty Corp #449014 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2010 | Listing removed | $99,000$77/sqft |
Source: Quaint Oak Real Estate, LLC #364337 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $99,000+54.7%$77/sqft |
Source: Quaint Oak Real Estate, LLC #364337 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2004 | Sold | $64,000$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,075 +2% | $73,400 |
| 2025 | $3,994 | $73,400 |
| 2024 | $3,994 | $73,400 |
| 2023 | $3,994 | $73,400 |
| 2022 | $3,994 +3.4% | $73,400 |
| 2021 | $3,864 +1.5% | $73,400 |
| 2020 | $3,805 +11279.8% | $73,400 |
| 2019 | $33 +1.6% | $73,400 |
| 2018 | $33 | $73,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $73,400 +168.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2010 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2008 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2007 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2006 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2005 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2004 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2003 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2002 | -- | $27,350 |
| 2000 | -- | $27,350 |
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Neighborhood: East Allentown
Nearby schools
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.





