105 Bradford St · Allentown, PA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 3/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $511 – $949
Heat risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 99°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 4/10 · Minor
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 15.0%
Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 6 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +23.5/30.0
- ARV discount +12.6/15.0
- DSCR +7.5/10.0
- 1% rule +5.7/10.0
- Rent growth +4.1/5.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.2/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$175,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
Key facts
- Built 1895
- Listed 3 days
Property features AI
Exterior
- Parking: No garage
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
- Home design: Two-story property; About 1,096 sq ft of above-grade finished area; Stucco exterior
- Construction: Stucco construction
- Exterior features: Estimated 0.04-acre lot (approximately 1,739 sq ft); Zoned R-MH
Interior
- Kitchen: Kitchen on the first level (7 x 7 ft); Gas oven; Refrigerator
- Bedrooms: Two second-level bedrooms (11 x 16 ft and 15 x 15 ft); One third-level room (15 x 20 ft)
- Bathrooms: One full bathroom on the second level (9 x 10 ft)
- Heating & cooling: Gas heating
- Interior features: Dining area with a separate/formal dining room; Full basement
- Laundry & utility: Washer and dryer; Gas water heater
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $175k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $325 ($4k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $175k).
- Cap rate 8.5% vs local median 5.3% in Allentown — 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 81/100 on livability (#171 in PA, #1,440 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D+, employment D.
- Allentown City SD (urban): math 10% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #513 of 539 in PA (top 95%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 73% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.6%/yr); 58 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 765 units permitted in Lehigh County in 2024 (286 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($58k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Lehigh County population projected at +21% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.6% rent growth), your $49k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
- 8 sale attempts since 21y 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 $106k; list at $175k implies a 65% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1895 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- Built in 1895 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 8.52%
- Cash-on-cash
- 7.96%
- DSCR
- 1.35
- GRM
- 7.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $197,280
- Comps found
- 12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 E Union St | 0.04mi | 3/1.0 | 1,120 (+2%) | 3mo | $165,000 | $147 | 92 |
| 243 E Elm | 0.18mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 1,056 (-4%) | 7mo | $189,900 | $180 | 75 |
| 334 E Mosser St | 0.38mi | 3/1.5 | 1,080 (-2%) | 7mo | $255,900 | $237 | 72 |
| 172 Chestnut St | 0.56mi | 3/1.0 | 1,064 (-3%) | 3mo | $197,000 | $185 | 67 |
| 132 W Chew St | 0.57mi | 3/1.0 | 1,160 (+6%) | 1mo | $192,000 | $166 | 63 |
| 165 W Pine St | 0.67mi | 3/1.5 | 1,080 (-2%) | 4mo | $176,000 | $163 | 60 |
| 127 Bryan St | 0.63mi | 3/1.0 | 1,036 (-6%) | 3mo | $150,000 | $145 | 59 |
| 431 Railroad St | 0.69mi | 3/1.0 | 1,116 (+2%) | 8mo | $175,000 | $157 | 58 |
| 35 Spruce St | 0.53mi | 3/1.0 | 960 (-12%) | 2mo | $151,000 | $157 | 53 |
| 415 N Fenwick St | 0.64mi | 3/2.5 | 1,152 (+5%) | 5mo | $275,000 | $239 | 51 |
| 708 S Armour St | 0.73mi | 3/2.5 | 1,008 (-8%) | 6mo | $275,000 | $273 | 41 |
| 405 N Halstead St | 0.75mi | 3/1.5 | 1,200 (+10%) | 8mo | $275,000 | $229 | 41 |
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 · 6.57% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -0.4%
- Equity multiple
- 0.99×
- Total profit
- $-706
- Equity at exit
- $26,093
- IRR
- 12.6%
- Equity multiple
- 2.16×
- Total profit
- $56,701
- Equity at exit
- $15,131
Cash invested: $49,000 (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
ZIP-level market 18109
- Home prices YoY
- -21.9%
- Rents YoY
- 6.6%
- Active inventory
- 58
- Price-to-rent
- 7.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,867 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$918
- Tax from tax record
- −$159 /mo · $1,908/yr
- Insurance
- −$73
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$392
- Net cashflow
- $325
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $424 | -5% $375 | +0% $325 | +5% $276 | +10% $226 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $178 | -5% $251 | +0% $325 | +5% $399 | +10% $473 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $413 | -0.5pp $370 | base $325 | +0.5pp $280 | +1.0pp $234 |
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
- $43,750
- Closing costs
- $5,250
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 E Fairview St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1414 | $2,300 | $1.63 | 24d | 1 | 0.14mi |
| 303 E Union St Unit 1st Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 977 | $1,550 | $1.59 | 45d | 1 | 0.21mi |
| 503 S Austin St Unit 503 A Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,900 | $1.90 | 15d | 1 | 0.22mi |
| 503 S Austin St Unit 517 A Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,900 | $1.90 | 15d | 1 | 0.22mi |
| 503 S Austin St Unit 514 Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,550 | $1.55 | 15d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 503 S Austin St Unit 520 Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,650 | $1.65 | 15d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 503 S Austin St Unit 524 Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,750 | $1.75 | 24d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 503 S Austin St Unit A Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,650 | $1.65 | 4d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 501 E Walnut St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 850 | $1,795 | $2.11 | 4d | 1 | 0.37mi |
| 333 River Dr Allentown, PA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 869 | $2,025 | $2.33 | 4d | 13 | 0.49mi |
| 236 N Front St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1020 | $1,800 | $1.76 | 4d | 1 | 0.52mi |
| 208 Ridge Ave Allentown, PA | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1396 | $1,700 | $1.22 | 24d | 1 | 0.54mi |
| 208 Ridge Ave Allentown, PA | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1396 | $1,600 | $1.15 | 4d | 1 | 0.54mi |
| 132 Chew St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1160 | $1,995 | $1.72 | 15d | 1 | 0.57mi |
| 305 N 2nd St #1 Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 757 | $1,500 | $1.98 | 24d | 1 | 0.67mi |
| 201 N 3rd St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1145 | $2,128 | $1.86 | 4d | 4 | 0.68mi |
| 817 E Turner St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $1,795 | $2.11 | 4d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 949 E Linden St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 880 | $1,795 | $2.04 | 15d | 1 | 0.83mi |
| 717 S Filmore St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 950 | $1,745 | $1.84 | 4d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 120 N 4th St Unit 2 Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 780 | $1,475 | $1.89 | 45d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 1012 Constitution Dr Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1400 | $1,495 | $1.07 | 24d | 1 | 0.93mi |
| 407 N 4th St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1321 | $1,550 | $1.17 | 24d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 517 Elliger St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1235 | $1,700 | $1.38 | 24d | 1 | 1.04mi |
| 743 N Halstead St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1356 | $1,800 | $1.33 | 4d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 45 N 6th St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1002 | $3,616 | $3.61 | 4d | 13 | 1.07mi |
| 26 N 6th St Allentown, PA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 953 | $2,224 | $2.33 | 4d | 9 | 1.10mi |
| 395 W Allen St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1344 | $1,800 | $1.34 | 24d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 801-819 N Halstead St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 995 | $1,795 | $1.80 | 45d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 801 N Halstead St Allentown, PA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 872 | $1,795 | $2.06 | 4d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 605 E Susquehanna St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1092 | $2,500 | $2.29 | 15d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 146 W Susquehanna St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1200 | $1,995 | $1.66 | 15d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 427 N 5th St Unit 2 Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,400 | $1.75 | 15d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 948 N Front St Unit C-2 Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 954 | $2,300 | $2.41 | 4d | 1 | 1.13mi |
| 451 W Liberty St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1126 | $1,395 | $1.24 | 45d | 1 | 1.13mi |
| 218 N 6th St Apt 3 Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 750 | $1,600 | $2.13 | 24d | 1 | 1.13mi |
| 948 N Front St Allentown, PA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 864 | $2,300 | $2.66 | 4d | 3 | 1.14mi |
| 621 W Turner St Apt 14 Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,395 | $1.74 | 24d | 1 | 1.16mi |
| 626 Oak St Allentown, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1396 | $1,900 | $1.36 | 45d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 27 N 7th St Allentown, PA | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 840 | $2,222 | $2.64 | 4d | 11 | 1.18mi |
| 432 N Law St Allentown, PA | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1328 | $1,500 | $1.13 | 15d | 1 | 1.18mi |
Listing history 25 events
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2026-05-21status Pending
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2026-05-18$175,000 Active
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2021-03-18soldstatus $105,894 Sold 405-char remark
Show marketing remark (212 chars)
Terrific one-unit investment property to add to, or to start your investment portfolio. Home is expected to lease for $1100 per month. 3 bedrooms. Low expenses. The last tenant was paying for gas and electricity.
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2021-03-18soldstatus $105,894 Sold 212-char remark
Show marketing remark (212 chars)
Terrific one-unit investment property to add to, or to start your investment portfolio. Home is expected to lease for $1100 per month. 3 bedrooms. Low expenses. The last tenant was paying for gas and electricity.
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2021-01-17status Pending 212-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2021-01-17status Pending 405-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2020-12-31status Active 212-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2020-12-31status Active 405-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2020-12-14status Pending 212-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2020-12-14status Pending 405-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2020-12-07price $99,900 405-char remark
Show marketing remark (212 chars)
Terrific one-unit investment property to add to, or to start your investment portfolio. Home is expected to lease for $1100 per month. 3 bedrooms. Low expenses. The last tenant was paying for gas and electricity.
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2020-12-07price $99,900 212-char remark
Show marketing remark (212 chars)
Terrific one-unit investment property to add to, or to start your investment portfolio. Home is expected to lease for $1100 per month. 3 bedrooms. Low expenses. The last tenant was paying for gas and electricity.
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2020-11-29price $105,000 212-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2020-11-29price $105,000 405-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2020-11-24$114,000 Active 212-char remark
Show marketing remark (212 chars)
Terrific one-unit investment property to add to, or to start your investment portfolio. Home is expected to lease for $1100 per month. 3 bedrooms. Low expenses. The last tenant was paying for gas and electricity.
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2020-11-17$114,000 Active 405-char remark
Show marketing remark (405 chars)
Be ready to be wowed when you step inside this updated end-unit Allentown home! Perfect for a first time buyer or invester. The main floor features the kitchen, dining room and living area. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional room in the renovated attic, perfect for use as a bedroom, bonus room or office area. All this with economical gas heat makes this property a winner!
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2006-11-27soldstatus $59,200
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2006-11-22soldstatus $59,200
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2006-11-13soldstatus $59,200
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2006-07-14$58,000
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2006-01-10soldstatus $50,000
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2005-10-09historical
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2005-10-09historical
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2005-09-28$49,000
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2005-04-07$49,000
ⓘ 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
- $1,908 · $159/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,337 · $195/mo
- Expected delta
- +$428/yr (+$36/mo · 22.4%)
ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate
- Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 4/10 Moderate 15% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $22,403
- − Mortgage interest
- −$9,803
- − Property taxes
- −$1,908
- − Insurance
- −$875
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,792
- − Management
- −$1,792
- − Depreciation
- −$5,091
- Taxable income
- $1,142
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$274
- After-tax cash flow
- $3,629/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
- Allentown City SD
- NCES district ID
- 4202280
- Math proficiency
- 10% ▼ -10.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 20% ▼ -15.00%
- Median HH income
- $36,337
- Composite
- 12.43/100
- National rank
- #9630
- State rank
- #513 of 539 in PA
Livability — Allentown
- Score
- 81/100
- State rank
- #171
- US rank
- #1440
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Allentown, PA
- County
- Lehigh County · 333,019 people
- City population
- 172,996
- Metro
- Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
- Population (ZIP)
- 18,446
- Household income
- $58,031
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 898.0
Population outlook (Lehigh County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 392,957 people
- By 2030
- 408,319 · +3.9%
- By 2040
- 440,007 · +12.0%
- By 2050
- 475,940 · +21.1%
- By 2075
- 590,448 · +50.3%
- By 2100
- 690,314 · +75.7%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.59)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 55% White 33% Two or more races 15% Black 8% Asian 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 27% Cuban 1% Dominican 18%
- Common ancestry
- Hispanic 2% Romanian 1% Polish 1%
- Foreign-born
- 22% · Canada, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 53% English-only · Spanish 37% Arabic 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 2%
Political lean MEDSL · Lehigh
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 50.7% · R 48.0% · Other 1.2%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -12.9pp toward R · 2008: 15.6pp · 2024: 2.7pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+2.7 2020: D+7.6 2016: D+4.4 2012: D+7.5 2008: D+15.6
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -96.00%
- Current HPI
- 342.9027
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 6.57%
- Metro
- Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 1.68%
- F500 in state
- 34
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | $309B |
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| Insurance | 2 | $27B |
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Price history
+257.1% since first listed25 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-21 Pending — GLVRMLS
- 2026-05-18 Listed $175,000 GLVRMLS
- 2021-03-18 Sold (MLS) $105,894 GLVRMLS
- 2021-03-18 Sold (MLS) $105,894 GLVRMLS
- 2021-01-17 Pending — GLVRMLS
- 2021-01-17 Pending — GLVRMLS
- 2020-12-31 Relisted — GLVRMLS
- 2020-12-31 Relisted — GLVRMLS
- 2020-12-14 Pending — GLVRMLS
- 2020-12-14 Pending — GLVRMLS
- 2020-12-07 Price Changed $99,900 GLVRMLS
- 2020-12-07 Price Changed $99,900 GLVRMLS
- 2020-11-29 Price Changed $105,000 GLVRMLS
- 2020-11-29 Price Changed $105,000 GLVRMLS
- 2020-11-24 Listed $114,000 GLVRMLS
- 2020-11-17 Listed $114,000 GLVRMLS
- 2006-11-27 Sold (Public Records) $59,200 Public Records
- 2006-11-22 Sold (MLS) $59,200 GLVRMLS
- 2006-11-13 Sold (Public Records) $59,200 Public Records
- 2006-07-14 Listed $58,000 GLVRMLS
- 2006-01-10 Sold (Public Records) $50,000 Public Records
- 2005-10-09 Listing Removed — GLVRMLS
- 2005-10-09 Listing Removed — GLVRMLS
- 2005-09-28 Listed $49,000 GLVRMLS
- 2005-04-07 Listed $49,000 GLVRMLS
Property tax history
-1.4%/yrLatest (2026): $1,908 · +0.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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