2830 W Chew St #2830, Allentown, PA, 18104
About This Home
Welcome to 2830 Chew Street,offered for sale in Allentown’s coveted West End! Distinctive, timeless elegance, where classic brick architecture meets elevated everyday living. With high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a showstopping stained-glass window, this is a residence that feels curated, not copied, designed for buyers who value character, scale, and the rare comfort of true indoor-outdoor harmony. Inside, 5,072 sq ft reveals a large living and dining room with an easy, graceful flow for entertaining. An elegant staircase leads to 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths.Set on almost ½ an acre, the grounds invite you to slow down, and enjoy the kind of outdoor setting that is increasingly hard to find. An extensive garden, including a variety of roses, creates a living backdrop for morning coffee and evenings spent unwinding. A greenhouse supports year-round cultivation, while the screened porch becomes your favorite in-between space, breezy yet comfortably sheltered. Treasured local destinations are within a walking distance - parks, Wegman’s and close to all major highways, shopping centers, and hospitals. Homes with this level of scale, garden presence, and West End pedigree are rarely available. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Materials
- Roof: Slate
- Construction materials: Brick,Brick Veneer
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Historic/Antique
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Double Oven,Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 9.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.50
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 18.00
Features
- Attic,Cedar Closet(s),Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Entrance Foyer,Eat-in Kitchen,Game Room,Home Office,Family Room Main Level,Storage
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Slate,Tile
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 5,072
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 27.00 x 9.00
Half Bath
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 4.00 x 4.00
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas,Hot Water,Radiator(s)
- Cooling features: Central Air,Wall Unit(s),Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 5,072 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 14.00
Library
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 15.00
Living Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 30.00
Master Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 21.00
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 21.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 4.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 22.00
Sunroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 25.00
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 548686193920 1
- Zoning: R-L
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony,Covered,Enclosed,Patio,Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony,Covered Patio,Porch,Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
Lot
- Lot size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Driveway,Garage,Off Street,On Street,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
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 | $4,398 | $52,776 |
| Home Insurance * | $275 | $3,300 |
| Property Taxes | $1,029 | $12,348 |
| Electricity | $556 | $6,677 |
| Total | $6,258 | $75,096 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Price change | $769,900 |
| 2026-05-12 | Price change | $869,900 |
| 2026-03-31 | Pending sale | $749,900 |
| 2026-02-26 | Listed for sale | $749,900 |
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