For SaleHistoric · 136 yrs
617 S 5th St
Allentown, PA, 18103 • 18103 • Lehigh County
$235,000
$174/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,352Sqft
0.05 acLot
1890Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1890 · 136 years of history
Not in Development
18103
2-Car Garage
Detached · Garage
Just Listed
Listed Apr 10, 2026
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$174/sqft
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1890 · Historic
******OPEN HOUSE Saturday 4/11/26 1-3 pm. ****** Solid twin home with a 2-car garage in South Allentown for under $250K!! Features 3 nice-sized rooms, private backyard, updated kitchen& floors. Full basement nice and clean. Near Good Shepard rehab center. Make your appointment today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private backyard and updated kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,539/month
Principal & Interest$1,226
Property Tax$235
Insurance$78
Down payment20% ($47,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.80% rate · 30yr fixed · $188,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse, Single Family Residence
Year Built1890
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot2,134 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$174
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse, Single Family Residence
StyleOther
Year built1890
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt,Fiberglass
ConstructionBrick, Vinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull
Lot2,134 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood18103
ZoningR-MH
Annual tax$2,705
Parcel6406371994361
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Area
Kitchen Island
Appliances
Dryer
Electric Dryer
Electric Oven
Electric Water Heater
Refrigerator
Washer
Heating
Baseboard
Oil
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Vinyl Siding
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second15×11 ft
Bedroom
Second12.4×12 ft
Bedroom
Second13×13 ft
Dining Room
First12×13 ft
Other
Second7×5 ft
Kitchen
First15.7×11 ft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Est. value$232,700
Est. rent$1,818/mo
Tax rate1.35%
Price/sqft$174
On marketApr 10, 2026
PostedApr 10, 2026
Last sold$165,000
MLS updatedApr 10, 2026
Tour days9
Views112
Favorites4
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Allentown, PA, 18103
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 10, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000$174GLVR
Aug 4, 2023Sold$165,000$122GLVR
Jun 23, 2023Pending Sale$179,900$133GLVR
Jun 7, 2023Price Change$179,900$133GLVR
Apr 27, 2023Listed For Sale$185,000$137GLVR
Apr 9, 2015Listing Removed$99,900$74The Frederick Group
Feb 2, 2015Price Change$99,900$74The Frederick Group
Dec 25, 2014Listed For Sale$119,800$89The Frederick Group
Jun 26, 2006Sold$98,000$72Public Record
Listed For Sale$235,000
Apr 10, 2026•$174/sqft•GLVR
Sold$165,000
Aug 4, 2023•$122/sqft•GLVR
Pending Sale$179,900
Jun 23, 2023•$133/sqft•GLVR
Price Change$179,900
Jun 7, 2023•$133/sqft•GLVR
Listed For Sale$185,000
Apr 27, 2023•$137/sqft•GLVR
Listing Removed$99,900
Apr 9, 2015•$74/sqft•The Frederick Group
Price Change$99,900
Feb 2, 2015•$74/sqft•The Frederick Group
Listed For Sale$119,800
Dec 25, 2014•$89/sqft•The Frederick Group
Sold$98,000
Jun 26, 2006•$72/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$4,473$82,200
Apr 10, 2024$4,473$82,200
Apr 10, 2023$4,473$82,200
Apr 10, 2022$4,473$82,200
Apr 10, 2021$4,328$82,200
Apr 10, 2020$4,262$82,200
Apr 10, 2019$37$82,200
Apr 10, 2018$37$82,200
Apr 10, 2017—$82,200
Apr 10, 2016—$82,200
Apr 10, 2015—$82,200
Apr 10, 2014—$82,200
Apr 10, 2012—$23,550
Apr 10, 2011—$23,550
Apr 10, 2010—$23,550
Apr 10, 2009—$23,550
Apr 10, 2008—$23,550
Apr 10, 2007—$23,550
Apr 10, 2006—$23,550
Apr 10, 2005—$23,550
Apr 10, 2004—$23,550
Apr 10, 2003—$23,550
Apr 10, 2002—$23,550
Apr 10, 2000—$23,550
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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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