369 East Aly N · Lehighton, PA 18235

$145,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,036 sqft · Townhouse public records · 7 Days on market

Built 1880 2,614 sqft lot Est $136k · 7% over

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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 +23.1/30.0
• DSCR +7.4/10.0
• 1% rule +5.7/10.0
• ARV discount +4.4/15.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.5/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Cozy and well-maintained home in Lehighton offering a simple, comfortable layout. The property is clean and move-in ready, with side parking and a small yard for easy upkeep. Conveniently located with quick access to local shops, dining, and major routes, and just a short drive to Jim Thorpe and other outdoor attractions like hiking, biking, and scenic views. A solid option for first-time home buyers looking for an affordable start, or for investors seeking a practical rental opportunity in a growing area.

Key facts

• Side parking
• Scenic views
• Outdoor attractions

Tags

• SIDE PARKING
• SMALL YARD
• QUICK ACCESS TO LOCAL SHOPS
• SHORT DRIVE TO JIM THORPE
• OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
• SCENIC VIEWS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $145k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $261 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $145k).
• Cap rate 8.5% vs local median 4.7% 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.
• Zoned schools: Lehighton Area Elementary Center (math 37% / reading 54%, grade D-, #801 of 1,518 statewide, top 53%, 998 students, 55% FRL); Lehighton Area Ms (math 21% / reading 47%, grade F, #334 of 512 statewide, top 67%, 513 students, 52% FRL); Lehighton Area Hs (math 62%, 660 students, 52% FRL).
• Market conditions: 139 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 3d 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

• Only 7 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 10 sale attempts since 18y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $90k; list at $145k implies a 62% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1880 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $145,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1880 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: 1.07% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.45%
• Cash-on-cash: 7.71%
• DSCR: 1.34
• GRM: 7.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $135,716
• Comps found: 8

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
369 East Aly N	0.00mi	3/1.0	1,036 (0%)	1mo	$145,000	$140	99
127 Coal St	0.12mi	3/1.0	896 (-14%)	2mo	$125,000	$140	70
229 Coal St	0.14mi	3/1.0	1,148 (+11%)	14mo	$150,000	$131	64
117 N 4th St	0.34mi	3/1.0	1,152 (+11%)	3mo	$167,000	$145	63
321 Center Aly	0.12mi	3/1.0	1,148 (+11%)	24mo	$150,000	$131	56
337 N 3rd St	0.12mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,182 (+14%)	14mo	$150,000	$127	55
128-1/2 S 3Rd St	0.41mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,024 (-1%)	24mo	$106,000	$104	54
339 S 3rd St	0.71mi	3/1.0	1,174 (+13%)	22mo	$150,000	$128	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: -4.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.83×
• Total profit: $-6,874
• Equity at exit: $21,620

10-year hold

• IRR: 5.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.38×
• Total profit: $15,410
• Equity at exit: $12,537

Cash invested: $40,600 (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: 139
• Price-to-rent: 7.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,546 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$760
• Tax from tax record: −$139 /mo · $1,670/yr
• Insurance: −$60
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$325
• Net cashflow: $261

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,215

Max offer price $145,000

Occupancy floor 78%

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: $36,250
• Closing costs: $4,350
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 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	2d	1	0.08mi
123 Jamestown St Lehighton, PA	2.0	1.0	780	$1,395	$1.79	2d	1	0.20mi
206 N 2nd St Lehighton, PA	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	2d	1	0.25mi
204 N 2nd St Lehighton, PA	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,600	$1.60	2d	1	0.26mi
404 Mahoning St Apt 2 Lehighton, PA	3.0	1.0	800	$1,500	$1.88	2d	1	0.40mi
318 Bridge St Unit A Weissport, PA	2.0	1.0	900	$975	$1.08	2d	1	0.73mi

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-04-28
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-27
   status Pending 511-char remark

   Show marketing remark (511 chars)

   Cozy and well-maintained home in Lehighton offering a simple, comfortable layout. The property is clean and move-in ready, with side parking and a small yard for easy upkeep. Conveniently located with quick access to local shops, dining, and major routes, and just a short drive to Jim Thorpe and other outdoor attractions like hiking, biking, and scenic views. A solid option for first-time home buyers looking for an affordable start, or for investors seeking a practical rental opportunity in a growing area.

3. 2026-04-21
   listed $145,000 Active
4. 2026-04-20
   listed $145,000 Active 511-char remark

   Show marketing remark (511 chars)

   Cozy and well-maintained home in Lehighton offering a simple, comfortable layout. The property is clean and move-in ready, with side parking and a small yard for easy upkeep. Conveniently located with quick access to local shops, dining, and major routes, and just a short drive to Jim Thorpe and other outdoor attractions like hiking, biking, and scenic views. A solid option for first-time home buyers looking for an affordable start, or for investors seeking a practical rental opportunity in a growing area.

5. 2022-12-02
   soldstatus $89,500
6. 2022-11-30
   soldstatus $89,500 Closed 353-char remark

   Show marketing remark (353 chars)

   Great Starter Home!! Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home with attic for possible 4th bedroom/Man Cave/Hobby Room. Convenient first floor laundry, center isle in kitchen and basement storage. Cute and manageable fenced-in yard. Covered porch and rear patio provide relaxation and somewhere to enjoy your morning coffee! Don't miss out on this deal!

7. 2022-11-30
   soldstatus $89,500 Sold

   Show marketing remark (353 chars)

   Great Starter Home!! Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home with attic for possible 4th bedroom/Man Cave/Hobby Room. Convenient first floor laundry, center isle in kitchen and basement storage. Cute and manageable fenced-in yard. Covered porch and rear patio provide relaxation and somewhere to enjoy your morning coffee! Don't miss out on this deal!

8. 2022-11-28
   soldstatus $89,500 Closed
9. 2022-10-17
   status Pending
10. 2022-10-17
    status Pending
11. 2022-10-07
    status Active

    Show marketing remark (353 chars)

    Great Starter Home!! Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home with attic for possible 4th bedroom/Man Cave/Hobby Room. Convenient first floor laundry, center isle in kitchen and basement storage. Cute and manageable fenced-in yard. Covered porch and rear patio provide relaxation and somewhere to enjoy your morning coffee! Don't miss out on this deal!

12. 2022-10-07
    status Active

    Show marketing remark (353 chars)

    Great Starter Home!! Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home with attic for possible 4th bedroom/Man Cave/Hobby Room. Convenient first floor laundry, center isle in kitchen and basement storage. Cute and manageable fenced-in yard. Covered porch and rear patio provide relaxation and somewhere to enjoy your morning coffee! Don't miss out on this deal!

13. 2022-10-07
    status Active 353-char remark

    Show marketing remark (353 chars)

    Great Starter Home!! Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home with attic for possible 4th bedroom/Man Cave/Hobby Room. Convenient first floor laundry, center isle in kitchen and basement storage. Cute and manageable fenced-in yard. Covered porch and rear patio provide relaxation and somewhere to enjoy your morning coffee! Don't miss out on this deal!

14. 2022-10-04
    status Pending
15. 2022-10-04
    status Pending
16. 2022-09-15
    listed $95,000 Active
17. 2022-09-14
    listed $95,000 Active 353-char remark

    Show marketing remark (353 chars)

    Great Starter Home!! Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home with attic for possible 4th bedroom/Man Cave/Hobby Room. Convenient first floor laundry, center isle in kitchen and basement storage. Cute and manageable fenced-in yard. Covered porch and rear patio provide relaxation and somewhere to enjoy your morning coffee! Don't miss out on this deal!

18. 2022-09-14
    listed $95,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (353 chars)

    Great Starter Home!! Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath twin home with attic for possible 4th bedroom/Man Cave/Hobby Room. Convenient first floor laundry, center isle in kitchen and basement storage. Cute and manageable fenced-in yard. Covered porch and rear patio provide relaxation and somewhere to enjoy your morning coffee! Don't miss out on this deal!

19. 2009-03-03
    soldstatus $61,600
20. 2009-03-03
    soldstatus $61,600
21. 2009-03-03
    soldstatus $61,600
22. 2008-10-06
    listed $60,000
23. 2008-10-06
    listed $60,000

ⓘ 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: $1,670 · $139/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,981 · $165/mo
• Expected delta: +$310/yr (+$26/mo · 18.6%)

ⓘ 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: $18,547
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,122
• − Property taxes: −$1,670
• − Insurance: −$725
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,484
• − Management: −$1,484
• − Depreciation: −$4,218
• Taxable income: $844
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$203
• After-tax cash flow: $2,930/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.

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

+141.7% since first listed

23 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-28 Pending — BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-04-27 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2026-04-21 Listed $145,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-04-20 Listed $145,000 GLVRMLS
• 2022-12-02 Sold (Public Records) $89,500 Public Records
• 2022-11-30 Sold (MLS) $89,500 GLVRMLS
• 2022-11-30 Sold (MLS) $89,500 PMAR
• 2022-11-28 Sold (MLS) $89,500 BRIGHT MLS
• 2022-10-17 Pending — BRIGHT MLS
• 2022-10-17 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2022-10-07 Relisted — BRIGHT MLS
• 2022-10-07 Relisted — GLVRMLS
• 2022-10-07 Relisted — PMAR
• 2022-10-04 Pending — BRIGHT MLS
• 2022-10-04 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2022-09-15 Listed $95,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2022-09-14 Listed $95,000 GLVRMLS
• 2022-09-14 Listed $95,000 PMAR
• 2009-03-03 Sold (Public Records) $61,600 Public Records
• 2009-03-03 Sold (MLS) $61,600 PMAR
• 2009-03-03 Sold (MLS) $61,600 BRIGHT MLS
• 2008-10-06 Listed $60,000 PMAR
• 2008-10-06 Listed $60,000 BRIGHT MLS

Property tax history

+2.0%/yr

Latest (2026): $1,670 · +2.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.