253 N 2nd · Lehighton, PA 18235

$147,900

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 146 Days on market

Built 1882 Fair condition 3,049 sqft lot $103/sqft · 5% below area Est $156k · 5% under ↓ 4% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +19.9/30.0
• ARV discount +9.8/15.0
• DSCR +6.3/10.0
• 1% rule +5.6/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.5/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath twin home in Lehighton, SD. Beautiful hardwood-painted flooring throughout. Newly installed kitchen and dining room floors. New kitchen cabinets were installed in the kitchen and dining room to help with storage needs. A newly updated bathroom featuring a brand-new shower and tub. The gas water heater is brand new and the gas furnace was recently serviced and improved. New septic and sewer lines were separated from the adjoining unit in 2021. With a little effort, the upper attic level can be additional bedrooms for larger families. For those outdoor enthusiasts, this property is located near the D & L Trails, Blue Mountain, Beltzville Lake, Mauch Chunk Lake, and also beautiful Jim Thorpe. There is also a large backyard and with the proper permits, a garage could be built. Hurry up and schedule your showing today.

Key facts

• Large backyard
• New kitchen cabinets
• Built 1882

Tags

• HARDWOOD-PAINTED FLOORING
• NEW KITCHEN CABINETS
• NEWLY UPDATED BATHROOM
• NEW SEPTIC AND SEWER LINES
• LARGE BACKYARD

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $148k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $178 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $148k).
• Recommended offer: $130k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.7% vs local median 4.3% in Lehighton — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 77/100 on livability (#321 in PA, #2,848 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, crime A-; Watch: employment D, commute F.
• Lehighton Area SD (suburban): math 32% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #336 of 539 in PA (top 62%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 144 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 4d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 180 units permitted in Carbon County in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Carbon County population projected at -18% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 146 days — a 12% lower offer ($130k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $11k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1882 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $130,152 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 146 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
3. Built in 1882 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.06% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.73%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.15%
• DSCR: 1.23
• GRM: 7.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $155,928
• List price: $147,900
• Delta: -5.15%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
515 Mahoning St	0.37mi	2/1.5 (-1)	1,396 (-3%)	7mo	$247,500	$177	67
194 N 7th St	0.47mi	3/1.0	1,512 (+5%)	3mo	$268,500	$178	66
226 Coal St	0.07mi	2/1.5 (-1)	1,277 (-11%)	11mo	$212,000	$166	64
247 S 7th St	0.62mi	2/1.5 (-1)	1,452 (+1%)	9mo	$230,000	$158	57
9 E 2nd St	0.55mi	3/2.0	1,408 (-2%)	17mo	$173,000	$123	54
95 Franklin Heights Rd	0.61mi	3/1.5	1,536 (+7%)	8mo	$345,000	$225	53
510 Mahoning St	0.36mi	2/3.0 (-1)	1,546 (+7%)	13mo	$242,000	$157	49
206 N 6Th St	0.38mi	3/1.0	1,246 (-14%)	14mo	$300,000	$241	46
332 S 3rd St	0.56mi	3/1.5	1,348 (-6%)	21mo	$235,000	$174	46
306 Bridge St	0.66mi	2/1.5 (-1)	1,614 (+12%)	3mo	$129,000	$80	42
360 N 8th St	0.55mi	3/2.0	1,613 (+12%)	15mo	$320,000	$198	40
6 Stedman Ave	0.70mi	3/2.5	1,650 (+15%)	15mo	$300,000	$182	26

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -8.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.70×
• Total profit: $-12,613
• Equity at exit: $22,052

10-year hold

• IRR: 1.3%
• Equity multiple: 1.09×
• Total profit: $3,758
• Equity at exit: $12,788

Cash invested: $41,412 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Pennsylvania: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 18235

• Home prices YoY: -27.1%
• Active inventory: 144
• Price-to-rent: 7.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,561 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$776
• Tax from tax record: −$218 /mo · $2,620/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$328
• Net cashflow: $178

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,336

Max offer price $147,900

Occupancy floor 84%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $261	-5% $219	+0% $178	+5% $136	+10% $94
Rent	-10% $54	-5% $116	+0% $178	+5% $239	+10% $301
Rate	-1.0pp $252	-0.5pp $215	base $178	+0.5pp $139	+1.0pp $100

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $36,975
• Closing costs: $4,437
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
339 N 2nd St Lehighton, PA	3.0	1.0	1073	$1,700	$1.58	4d	1	0.08mi
206 N 2nd St Lehighton, PA	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	4d	1	0.12mi
204 N 2nd St Lehighton, PA	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,600	$1.60	4d	1	0.13mi
318 Bridge St Unit A Weissport, PA	2.0	1.0	900	$975	$1.08	4d	1	0.61mi

Listing history 33 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $147,900 Active 146 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $147,900 Active 143 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $147,900 Active 142 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $147,900 Active 141 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $147,900 Active 140 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $147,900 Active 138 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $147,900 Active 135 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $147,900 Active 134 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $147,900 Active 133 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $147,900 Active 132 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $147,900 Active 128 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $147,900 Active 127 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $147,900 Active 126 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    price $147,900 Active 125 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $158,500 Active 125 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    statusdays on market $158,500 Active 124 DOM
17. 2026-05-18
    status Pending 874-char remark

    Show marketing remark (874 chars)

    Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath twin home in Lehighton, SD. Beautiful hardwood-painted flooring throughout. Newly installed kitchen and dining room floors. New kitchen cabinets were installed in the kitchen and dining room to help with storage needs. A newly updated bathroom featuring a brand-new shower and tub. The gas water heater is brand new and the gas furnace was recently serviced and improved. New septic and sewer lines were separated from the adjoining unit in 2021. With a little effort, the upper attic level can be additional bedrooms for larger families. For those outdoor enthusiasts, this property is located near the D & L Trails, Blue Mountain, Beltzville Lake, Mauch Chunk Lake, and also beautiful Jim Thorpe. There is also a large backyard and with the proper permits, a garage could be built. Hurry up and schedule your showing today.

18. 2026-01-15
    listed $158,500 Active 874-char remark

    Show marketing remark (874 chars)

    Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath twin home in Lehighton, SD. Beautiful hardwood-painted flooring throughout. Newly installed kitchen and dining room floors. New kitchen cabinets were installed in the kitchen and dining room to help with storage needs. A newly updated bathroom featuring a brand-new shower and tub. The gas water heater is brand new and the gas furnace was recently serviced and improved. New septic and sewer lines were separated from the adjoining unit in 2021. With a little effort, the upper attic level can be additional bedrooms for larger families. For those outdoor enthusiasts, this property is located near the D & L Trails, Blue Mountain, Beltzville Lake, Mauch Chunk Lake, and also beautiful Jim Thorpe. There is also a large backyard and with the proper permits, a garage could be built. Hurry up and schedule your showing today.

19. 2025-08-28
    historical
20. 2025-08-19
    historical
21. 2025-07-08
    status Active
22. 2025-07-07
    status Active
23. 2025-07-03
    status Pending
24. 2025-07-03
    status Pending
25. 2025-06-28
    status Active
26. 2025-06-28
    price $159,900
27. 2025-06-23
    historical
28. 2025-06-12
    price $164,900
29. 2025-06-12
    price $164,900
30. 2025-04-17
    price $173,950
31. 2025-04-17
    listed $173,950 Active
32. 2025-03-01
    price $183,950
33. 2025-02-28
    listed $164,500 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,620 · $218/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,620 · $218/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 10% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $18,731
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,285
• − Property taxes: −$2,620
• − Insurance: −$740
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,498
• − Management: −$1,498
• − Depreciation: −$4,303
• Taxable loss: −$213
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$51
• After-tax cash flow: $2,182/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 1 photo

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This twin home requires moderate renovations, focusing on the kitchen and exterior. Upgrades to cabinets and countertops would significantly enhance its value.

Repairs flagged

• Major Kitchen cabinets — Older and worn
• Major Kitchen countertops — Worn and outdated

Value-add opportunities

• Both New kitchen cabinets and countertops — Improves aesthetics and functionality
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Enhances curb appeal and property value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
Kitchen cabinets · Older and worn	Major	$15,000–50,000
Kitchen countertops · Worn and outdated	Major	$15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items		$30,000–100,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both New kitchen cabinets and countertops — Improves aesthetics and functionality ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Enhances curb appeal and property value ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Lehighton Area SD
• NCES district ID: 4213500
• Math proficiency: 32% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 50% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $51,115
• Composite: 35.36/100
• National rank: #4958
• State rank: #336 of 539 in PA

Livability — Lehighton

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #321
• US rank: #2848

Category grades

Amenities B Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A- Employment D Housing B- Health & safety A+ User ratings B+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lehighton, PA
• Population (ZIP): 19,121

Population outlook (Carbon County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 61,643 people
• By 2030: 59,840 · -2.9%
• By 2040: 55,413 · -10.1%
• By 2050: 50,843 · -17.5%
• By 2075: 43,326 · -29.7%
• By 2100: 37,126 · -39.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (94%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 94% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 6% Polish 5% Iranian 3%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 2% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Carbon

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+34.8) · D 32.2% · R 67.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -36.7pp toward R · 2008: 1.9pp · 2024: -34.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+34.8 2020: R+32.0 2016: R+34.1 2012: R+6.9 2008: D+1.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -69.77%
• Current HPI: 187.4645
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.68%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	2	$309B
▸Insurance	2	$27B
▸Telecommunications / Media	1	$124B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$22B
▸Financial Services	1	$20B
▸Chemicals / Materials	1	$18B

Price history

-3.6% since first listed

17 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-18 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2026-01-15 Listed $158,500 GLVRMLS
• 2025-08-28 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-08-19 Listing Removed — GLVRMLS
• 2025-07-08 Relisted — BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-07-07 Relisted — GLVRMLS
• 2025-07-03 Pending — BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-07-03 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2025-06-28 Relisted — GLVRMLS
• 2025-06-28 Price Changed $159,900 GLVRMLS
• 2025-06-23 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-06-12 Price Changed $164,900 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-06-12 Price Changed $164,900 GLVRMLS
• 2025-04-17 Price Changed $173,950 GLVRMLS
• 2025-04-17 Listed $173,950 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-03-01 Price Changed $183,950 GLVRMLS
• 2025-02-28 Listed $164,500 GLVRMLS

Property tax history

+2.4%/yr

Latest (2026): $2,620 · +2.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.