For Sale95d on marketHistoric · 131 yrs
640 N Lumber St
Allentown, PA, 18102 • 8th Ward • Lehigh County
$229,999
$131/sqft
-$5,001 since Feb 9, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,757Sqft
0.04 acLot
1895Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1895 · 131 years of history
Not in Development
8th Ward
Outdoor Living
Covered · Patio · Porch
1-Car Garage
Detached · Garage
This home is getting attention
Listed 95 days ago · 624 views · 29 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
624 views
People checking out this listing
29 saves
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95 days on market
Established listing
$131/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1895 · Historic
Back on the market! Previous buyer was unable to proceed due to a change in employment. This home has already passed the city inspection, offering peace of mind to the next owner. Welcome to 640 N. Lumber Street! This well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, including a recently remodeled full bath on the second floor. The primary bedroom includes a newly added closet, and the fully finished attic provides versatile additional living space perfect for an office, playroom, or guest area. Major updates include a roof replacement in 2022, and the home is fully electric for added efficiency.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,508/month
Principal & Interest$1,201
Property Tax$230
Insurance$77
Down payment20% ($46,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $183,999 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1895
HeatingDuctless, Electric
CoolingDuctless
Parking1 Garage space
Lot1,611 sqft
Days on Zillow95 Days
Price/sqft$131
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleOther
ConditionUnknown
Year built1895
Stories2
Systems
HeatingDuctless, Electric
CoolingDuctless
RoofAsphalt,Fiberglass
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished
FencingYard Fenced
Lot1,611 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood8th Ward
ZoningR-Mh-Medium High Density
Annual tax$1,760
Parcel5497839402541
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Area
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher
Electric Oven
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Heating
Ductless
Electric
Cooling
Ductless
Exterior Features
Exterior
Fence
Porch
Patio
Parking
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Covered
Patio
Porch
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Bedroom
Second12.4×7.4 ft
Bedroom
Second14.1×8.7 ft
Bedroom
Second13.4×13.6 ft
Dining Room
First14.9×10.6 ft
Other
Second4.9×7.4 ft
Half Bath
First2.9×4.1 ft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market95
Est. value$228,800
Est. rent$1,957/mo
Tax rate1.35%
Price/sqft$131
On marketJan 4, 2026
PostedJan 4, 2026
Last sold$96,000
MLS updatedMar 22, 2026
Tour days9
Views624
Favorites29
How are the schools in Allentown?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Allentown, PA, 18102
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 17, 2026Listed For Sale$229,999$131GLVR
Feb 28, 2026Pending Sale$229,999$131GLVR
Feb 9, 2026Price Change$229,999$131GLVR
Jan 19, 2026Price Change$235,000$134GLVR
Jan 11, 2026Pending Sale$240,000$137GLVR
Jan 4, 2026Listed For Sale$240,000$137GLVR
Nov 21, 2023Listing Removed——GLVR
Nov 3, 2023Pending Sale$190,000$108GLVR
Oct 17, 2023Listed For Sale$190,000$108GLVR
Oct 6, 2023Pending Sale$190,000$108GLVR
Aug 16, 2023Listed For Sale$190,000$108GLVR
Jul 9, 2019Sold$96,000$55GLVR
Jun 7, 2019Listed For Sale$89,900$51One Valley Realty LLC
Aug 24, 2005Sold$45,000$26Public Record
Listed For Sale$229,999
Mar 17, 2026•$131/sqft•GLVR
Pending Sale$229,999
Feb 28, 2026•$131/sqft•GLVR
Price Change$229,999
Feb 9, 2026•$131/sqft•GLVR
Price Change$235,000
Jan 19, 2026•$134/sqft•GLVR
Pending Sale$240,000
Jan 11, 2026•$137/sqft•GLVR
Listed For Sale$240,000
Jan 4, 2026•$137/sqft•GLVR
Listing Removed—
Nov 21, 2023•GLVR
Pending Sale$190,000
Nov 3, 2023•$108/sqft•GLVR
Listed For Sale$190,000
Oct 17, 2023•$108/sqft•GLVR
Pending Sale$190,000
Oct 6, 2023•$108/sqft•GLVR
Listed For Sale$190,000
Aug 16, 2023•$108/sqft•GLVR
Sold$96,000
Jul 9, 2019•$55/sqft•GLVR
Listed For Sale$89,900
Jun 7, 2019•$51/sqft•One Valley Realty LLC
Sold$45,000
Aug 24, 2005•$26/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,938$54,000
Apr 10, 2024$2,938$54,000
Apr 10, 2023$2,938$54,000
Apr 10, 2022$2,938$54,000
Apr 10, 2021$2,843$54,000
Apr 10, 2020$2,800$54,000
Apr 10, 2019$25$54,000
Apr 10, 2018$24$54,000
Apr 10, 2017—$54,000
Apr 10, 2016—$54,000
Apr 10, 2015—$54,000
Apr 10, 2014—$54,000
Apr 10, 2012—$19,950
Apr 10, 2011—$19,950
Apr 10, 2010—$19,950
Apr 10, 2009—$19,950
Apr 10, 2008—$19,950
Apr 10, 2007—$19,950
Apr 10, 2006—$19,950
Apr 10, 2005—$19,950
Apr 10, 2004—$19,950
Apr 10, 2003—$19,950
Apr 10, 2000—$19,950
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Allentown, PA • Lehigh County
Nearby neighborhoods
8th WardDorneyvilleDowntownJordan Creek/NOTIJordan Heights/Old FairgroundsMountainvilleOld Allentown Historic DistrictWest EndWest Park Historic DistrictWest Walnut/Union Terrace
Nearby cities
AllentownBethlehemBreinigsvilleCatasauquaCoopersburgEmmausMacungieSchnecksville
Nearby zip codes
18001181011810218103181041810518106181091817518195
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