Welcome to the perfect blend of classic character and modern updates in this spacious 5 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath home offering approximately 1,870 square feet of living space. A covered front porch welcomes you into a foyer that opens to a charming and expansive living room featuring beautiful hardwood floors, rich original wood trim, and an original stained-glass window. The quaint dining area flows into a breakfast counter and is separated from the kitchen by a distinctive brick archway, adding warmth and architectural appeal. The updated kitchen showcases epoxy countertops, crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large stainless sink, and a window overlooking the fully fenced backyard-perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the 2nd floor offers 3 generously sized bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a custom closet, along with a modernized full bath. The 3rd floor features 2 additional bedrooms that provide flexible space ideal for a home office, guest rooms, or a hobby area. Additional features include: 200-amp electrical service Ceiling fans throughout Dedicated air conditioner outlets All appliances included. Enjoy outdoor living in the private fenced backyard with a covered patio area, raised garden beds, and a large concrete parking pad. This home offers the perfect mix of historic charm and modern living- all in a convenient Allentown location close to schools, shopping, and major routes.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14.9' x 13.6'
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13.7' x 13.2'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13.7' x 12.1'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10.3' x 10'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 14.1' x 9.8'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 1 Level: Third
- Bedroom 2 Level: Third
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Description: walk through, easily add a wall 7 door.
- Bedroom 3 Description: walk through
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 9
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 3.9' x 3.7'
- Living Room Dimensions: 13.6' x 23.1'
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: ExteriorEntry,Full
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 5' x 5'
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 6' x 6'
- Bathroom 1 Level: Basement
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Interior Features
- DiningArea
- EntranceFoyer
- KitchenIsland
- Door Features: StormDoors
- Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Hardwood, Laminate, Resilient, Tile, Vinyl
- Window Features: Screens
Appliances
- Dryer
- ElectricOven
- ElectricRange
- ElectricWaterHeater
- FreeStandingFreezer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, LowerLevel
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: CeilingFans, WallWindowUnits
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Electric, HotWater, Oil, Radiators
- Heating: Yes
- Ceiling Fans: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 12.9' x 9.3'
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 8.2' x 11.2'
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fence
- Porch
- Patio
- Fencing: YardFenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Road Frontage Type: PublicRoad
- Street Additional Info: 1/2
- Patio: Yes
- Porch: Yes
Land Info
- Lot Description: NotInSubdivision
- Lot Size Acres: 0.037
- Lot Size Dimensions: 14.62 x 110
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1607
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, OffStreet, ParkingPad
School Information
- Elementary School: Luis A. Ramos
- Elementary School District: Allentown
- High School: William Allen High School
- High School District: Allentown
- Middle School: Trexler Middle School
- Middle or Junior School District: Allentown
Homeowners Association
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2830
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Lehigh
- Cross Street: Allen
- Directions: RT 22 to 15th St. South, Left on Tilghman St. Right on 12th St. house # 615 1/2
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Allentown-Central
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Not in Development
- Ownership Type: FeeSimple
- Parcel Number: 549772153389 1
- Postal City: Allentown City
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2205
- Subdivision: Not in Development
- Zoning: R-MH
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1870
- Year Built: 1913
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1870
- Building Area Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Property Age: 112
- Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass, RolledHotMop
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 1870
- Architectural Style: Colonial
Utilities
- Electric: Amps200OrMore, CircuitBreakers
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: SmokeDetectors
