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747 N Railroad St, Allentown, PA, 18102

3beds
1baths
1,059sqft
$179,900
$170price/sqft
$1,445/moest. monthly cost
$57,800/yrincome needed

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

70
WalkingVery Walkable
38
TransitSome Transit
35
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
4/10
2/10

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
    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 $909$10,908
Home Insurance *$100$1,200
Property Taxes $212$2,544
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,445$17,340
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$49,542/yr
40% on housing$43,350/yr
45% on housing$38,533/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

$170This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18102$120
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
2026-07-21Listed for sale$179,900
2022-03-21Sold$100,000
2015-03-30Sold$48,000
2015-01-25Listed for sale$49,900
2004-04-06Sold$30,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentElias G. Boutros
BrokerageTSB Property

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