1837 Ruth St is a 2,227 square foot property on a 9,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 22, 1996 for $153,000. Based on Redfin's Allentown data, we estimate the home's value is $425,180.
1940Year Built
9,600 sq ftLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$425,180
$272K since sold in February 1996
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This home's estimate is 67.6% higher than the average sale price ($254K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-5
Medium Density Residential District
The residential districts are intended to provide sufficient area in appropriate locations for residential uses and development to meet the housing needs of the Township with due allowance for providing a choice of sites and types of housing without sacrificing desirable established residential patterns. The Rural Residential and Agricultural Districts are to foster agricultural and rural residential uses and activities until such time as growth of the community and the availability of the necessary utilities and related municipal services warrant a change of use compatible with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan phased development. A corresponding amendment to this chapter will be required at that time.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Stone/Rock
Exterior Wall: Stone
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,227
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 946
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 9,600
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP
Acres: 0.2204
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: R-5
County Use Description: MULT-FAMILY RESIDENT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,227
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,600 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 549707811505 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
Kratzer School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Orefield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
7/10
Parkland Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$467,000 – $565,000
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