953 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA, 18101
About This Home
Amazing redevelopment opportunity. 50' x 108' lot in the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). B-2 Zoning the limit with no maximum building height and no maximum building coverage. Neighboring lot approved for 34 story building. This lot could be approved for same or potentially even more stories. Existing building currently rented which gives you income during development and until project is ready to build. Steps from the new Maple Street Parking Deck and over 1 Billion Dollars of development including, the new Divinci Science Center, PPL Event Center, Archer Music Hall, Moxy Hotel, Restaurants, Retail, Nightlife, and so much more.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Other
Interior
Heating
- Heating features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,086
- Total interior livable area: 1,086 sqft
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,561 | $66,732 |
| Home Insurance * | $506 | $6,072 |
| Property Taxes | $1,301 | $15,612 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $7,592 | $91,104 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $1,099,900 |
| 2025-02-01 | Listing removed | $1,099,900 |
| 2024-04-10 | Listed for sale | $1,099,900 |
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