2642 Reading Rd is a 1,512 square foot house on a 8,275 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Allentown data, we estimate the home's value is $334,273.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,275 sq ftLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$334,273
$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.6% lower than the average sale price ($343K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,716 (+0.9%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2025
$5,665 (−31.4%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2024
$8,259
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2023
$8,259 (+50.8%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2022
$5,477 (+1.9%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2021
$5,373 (+2.5%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2020
$5,240 (+1.6%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2019
$5,160 (+8.1%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2018
$4,775 (+2.5%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2017
$4,659 (−30.5%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2015
$6,701
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
Tax history for 2642 Reading Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,716 (+0.9%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2025
$5,665 (−31.4%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2024
$8,259
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2023
$8,259 (+50.8%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2022
$5,477 (+1.9%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2021
$5,373 (+2.5%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2020
$5,240 (+1.6%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2019
$5,160 (+8.1%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2018
$4,775 (+2.5%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2017
$4,659 (−30.5%)
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
2015
$6,701
$29,400 + $135,900
$165,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-ML
Medium Low Density Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for primarily residential development at a generally medium-low density, while protecting these areas from incompatible uses. Similar to the R-L, this district provides for residential neighborhoods composed of single-family detached homes at a low density.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Aluminum/Vinyl
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WEST HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,512
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 676
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,275
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: ALLENTOWN CITY
Acres: 0.19
Depth Footage: 110.38
Front Footage: 57
Zoning Code: R-ML
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY - DETACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: ALLENTOWN CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,275 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 549604283609 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Union Terrace Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Francis D Raub Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
William Allen High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$318,000 – $385,000
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