Great opportunity to own a 3-bedroom, 1-bath fixer-upper with a detached two-car garage! This property is ready for someone with vision to bring it back to life and build instant sweat equity. The home needs significant work, including a new roof, full cleanout, and improvements to both the interior and exterior, but offers plenty of potential for an owner-occupant, investor, or renovation project. Bring your ideas and make this property your own! Property is being sold strictly in AS-IS condition. Seller will make no repairs. Buyer is responsible for obtaining any required township or municipal certifications, including Certificate of Occupancy and/or Use & Occupancy requirements.
Single-familyProperty Type
1819Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$165Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rob Bunis• Prime Realty Partners
•856-210-3000 (broker)
•marc@marcricci.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
Est. $1,715 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2617 Orefield Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PALH2016982
Oct 21, 2026
Sold
$210,000
$165/sq ft
Oct 7, 2026
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2026
Price Changed
$179,000
$140/sq ft
Sep 28, 2026
Listed
$199,000
$156/sq ft
GLVRMLS #419091
Jun 22, 2012
Sold
$100,000
$78/sq ft
Oct 16, 2011
Listed
$104,900
$82/sq ft
Own a piece of history with this 192 year old home, Great starter or if your looking to downsize, Well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 full bath with 22 handle eat-in kitchen, nicely sized living room with wainscoting and beamed ceiling, bedrooms have closets large enough to hang clothes, unheated attic provides great space for storage, new water heater 6/27/10,wrap around porch, 1 car oversized garage, storage shed, plenty of off street parking on . 54 acres, convenient to amenities
TREND #6024236
May 31, 2012
Sold
$100,000
$78/sq ft
Oct 16, 2011
Listed
$104,900
$82/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004607758
May 31, 2012
Sold
$100,000
$78/sq ft
Apr 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 16, 2011
Listed
$104,900
$82/sq ft
+17
Own a piece of history with this 192 year old home, great starter or if you looking to downsize, well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 full bath with 22 handle eat-in kitchen, nicely sized living room with wainscotting and beamed ceiling, bedrooms have closets large enough to hang clothes and are nicely sized, unheated attic provides great space for storgage, new water heater 6/27/2010, wrap around porch, 1 car oversized garage, storage shed, plenty of off street parking on . 54 acres, convenient to amenties,
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,216 (+3.9%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2025
$3,093 (+3.5%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2024
$2,989 (+2.2%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2023
$2,926 (+0.4%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2022
$2,914
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2021
$2,914
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2020
$2,914 (+1.9%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2019
$2,859 (+3.4%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2018
$2,765 (+3.6%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2017
$2,669 (+3.9%)
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
2015
$2,568
$45,400 + $81,800
$127,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2.5
Lot width
182 ft.
Lot depth
169 ft.
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,276
Year built
1819
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
548827231738 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
RR-2
Rural Residential-2 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:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Golf related
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,276
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $457
County Tax: $480
School Tax: $2,355
Tax Assessed Value: $127,200
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $3,294
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: PARKLAND
Location Information
Directions: Willow St, right onto Orefield Rd
Municipality: ALLENTOWN CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1819
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 548827231738 1
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ironton School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Orefield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Parkland Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Allentown, PA • 18104
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Allentown. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $210,000
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