747 N Railroad St, Allentown, PA, 18102
About This Home
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom home located just minutes from the exciting waterfront redevelopment project! Featuring brand-new flooring and a beautifully updated kitchen, this move-in-ready property offers modern updates with affordable ownership. Enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced backyard. With very low taxes, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers looking to build equity or investors seeking a low-maintenance rental property. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major roadways, and the growing waterfront area, this home combines value, comfort, and investment potential.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Unknown
- Year built: 1905
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Oven,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Lower Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 10.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.00
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 10.00
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Features
- Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,059
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas,Radiator(s)
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,059 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 10.00
Living Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 8.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 6.00
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 6407357963211
- Zoning: R-MH
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Lot size: 958.32 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 12 x 78
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
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
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 | $909 | $10,908 |
| Home Insurance * | $100 | $1,200 |
| Property Taxes | $212 | $2,544 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,445 | $17,340 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2022-03-21 | Sold | $100,000 |
| 2015-03-30 | Sold | $48,000 |
| 2015-01-25 | Listed for sale | $49,900 |
| 2004-04-06 | Sold | $30,000 |
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