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520 N 7th St, Allentown, PA, 18102

2beds
3baths
--sqft
$454,999
--price/sqft
$3,314/moest. monthly cost
$132,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Mixed-use 3-unit property in the heart of Center City Allentown, offering strong income and future upside. The building includes a commercial space on the first floor and two 1-bedroom apartments on the upper levels. Fully occupied and currently generating approximately $3,750 per month, with potential to increase to $4,200+ as rents are brought to market. Both residential leases are short term, providing flexibility for rent adjustments or repositioning. Located along busy North 7th Street, the property offers excellent visibility and steady foot traffic, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and local businesses. Just minutes from the PPL Center, Hamilton Street corridor, and major transportation routes. Seller is motivated—agents are encouraged to bring all offers.

Getting Around

89
WalkingVery Walkable
46
TransitSome Transit
51
BikeBikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Unknown
  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family,Apartment

Interior

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Wall Unit(s)

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 549793901854001
  • Zoning: B1/R
  • Special condition: None

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • 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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,300$27,600
Home Insurance *$252$3,024
Property Taxes $538$6,456
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$3,314$39,768
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$113,622/yr
40% on housing$99,420/yr
45% on housing$88,373/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How 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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.7%
-1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18102$118
Lehigh County$171

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 18102$180
Lehigh County$205

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-12-15Price change$474,999
2025-10-31Listed for sale$495,000
2003-04-01Sold$25,500
1999-05-12Sold$105,000
1998-05-08Sold$94,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJose Ortiz
BrokerageI-Do Real Estate

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