37 S Franklin St, Allentown, PA, 18102
About This Home
WOW! Fully updated 5-bedroom, 1.5-bath move-in-ready home within walking distance of local amenities! This bright and spacious home features an open floor plan with a large living room and dining room, highlighted by brand-new luxury waterproof laminate flooring throughout the main level. The upgraded kitchen offers brand-new stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, microwave, and stove, along with quartz countertops and a stylish tile backsplash. The home features beautifully renovated bathrooms, including a full bath with new ceramic tile surrounding the bathtub and a modern vanity, as well as a convenient half bath. The basement provides ample storage space, and the property includes one off-street parking space. Conveniently located near US-22 and I-78 for an easy commute to New York and New Jersey, and just minutes from parks, shopping, restaurants, schools, and more. A clear Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Allentown will be provided prior to closing. Owner is a licensed Real Estate Agent in Pennsylvania. This home won’t last long!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Rubber,Shingle,Wood
- Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 12.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 8.00
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,020
Half Bath
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 4.00
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,020 sqft
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 8.00
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5496780471681
- Zoning: R-H
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Lot size: 1,829 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Earthquake
- 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 | $1,364 | $16,368 |
| Home Insurance * | $150 | $1,800 |
| Property Taxes | $319 | $3,828 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,057 | $24,684 |
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
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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)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Pending sale | $279,900 |
| 2026-08-08 | Price change | $279,900 |
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
| 2020-12-27 | Listing removed | $1,395 |
| 2020-12-23 | Listed for rent | $1,395 |
| 2019-09-03 | Listing removed | $1,400 |
| 2019-08-16 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
| 2018-07-22 | Listing removed | $1,200 |
| 2018-07-20 | Listed for rent | $1,200 |
| 2017-08-26 | Listing removed | $1,250 |
| 2017-08-02 | Listed for rent | $1,250 |
| 2016-10-14 | Sold | $44,000 |
| 2016-07-08 | Price change | $59,900 |
| 2016-06-10 | Price change | $74,900 |
| 2016-06-09 | Price change | $749,000 |
| 2016-03-29 | Price change | $84,900 |
| 2016-03-18 | Price change | $89,900 |
| 2016-03-08 | Price change | $100,000 |
| 2016-02-18 | Price change | $110,000 |
| 2016-01-12 | Listed for sale | $124,000 |
| 2006-02-21 | Sold | $133,900 |
| 2005-03-01 | Sold | $77,500 |
| 1999-11-08 | Sold | $45,792 |
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