Historic Victorian Mixed-Use Gem - West Walnut District, Allentown Meticulously restored Victorian in Allentown's sought-after West Walnut Historic District, steps from downtown. Features 2 updated residential units plus street-level commercial space (currently a beauty salon). Unit 1: 2BR, new marble bath. Unit 2: spacious duplex with mountain views. Both units offer granite kitchens, new stainless appliances, oak floors, porches, and high ceilings. Restored high tower with white copper detail and mansard slate roof by master artisan. Tower delivers 345 degrees panoramic views of South Mountain & historic landmarks. Built c.1900 by a German immigrant as the city's first creamery/cheese shop; later an art & design studio tied to Wild Water Kingdom's early design. Walk to parks, PPL Center, Da Vinci Center, Montessori School, medical centers, shops, and dining. Quiet at night, vibrant by day-ideal for live/work, investment, or owner-occupant. A rare blend of historic character, modern upgrades, and prime location.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Basement Description: Full
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances
- ElectricCooktop
- ElectricDryer
- ElectricOven
- ElectricWaterHeater
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: ElectricDryerHookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: WallUnits
- Heating Features: Radiant
- Heating: Yes
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.031
- Lot Size Source: PublicRecords
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1368
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: OnStreet
School Information
- Elementary School District: Allentown
- High School District: Allentown
- Middle or Junior School District: Allentown
Homeowners Association
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5157
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Lehigh
- Directions: Hamliton Street South to 12 Street - Take Right on Walnut
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Allentown-South
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Not in Development
- Ownership Type: FeeSimple
- Parcel Number: 549688271820 001
- Postal City: Allentown City
- Subdivision: Not in Development
- Zoning: Commercial
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 4444
- Year Built: 1900
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2244
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 2200
- Building Area Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Property Age: 125
- Roof: Slate
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 2244
- Total Below Grade Area: 2200
- Architectural Style: Victorian
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Water Source: Public