Opportunity awaits in East Allentown! This 3 BR, 1 BA home has solid bones & a layout that invites creativity. With a bit of vision and effort, it has the potential to be transformed into something special. The main level includes a living room, dining area & eat-in kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find 3 BRs, one being a walk-through room that can serve as a bedroom, home office, reading nook, or flex space depending on your needs. There's also an attic for extra storage, plus a basement below. Out back, the fenced yard offers room to garden, play, or entertain—with some work, it could become a great outdoor space. Whether you're looking for a project or a future investment, this home is ready for someone willing to give it new life. Conveniently located near local restaurants, grocery stores & everyday essentials. Owner has already ordered the CO w/ the City of Allentown. PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS.
TownhomeProperty Type
1889Year Built
1,442 sq ftLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Maribel Soto• BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
Listed by Michael Seislove• BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
Twin-home in central city Allentown. Home features 3 bedroom 1 bathroom, large kitchen with vinyl flooring, specious living with hard flooring. Gas Heat and hot water. Low Taxes. close to water front project and close to all major highways.
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Sep 22, 2006
Sold
$45,000
$43/sq ft
Sep 1, 2006
Listed
$49,900
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 2004
Sold
$50,000
$48/sq ft
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Aug 31, 2003
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 11, 1989
Sold
$25,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 18, 1982
Sold
$17,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,406 (+0.8%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2025
$1,395 (−34.4%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2024
$2,128
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2023
$2,128 (+58.0%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2022
$1,347 (+2.0%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2021
$1,320 (+2.7%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2020
$1,286 (+1.6%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2019
$1,265 (+7.3%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2018
$1,179 (+2.7%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2017
$1,149 (−33.5%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2015
$1,727
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
Tax history for 315 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,406 (+0.8%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2025
$1,395 (−34.4%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2024
$2,128
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2023
$2,128 (+58.0%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2022
$1,347 (+2.0%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2021
$1,320 (+2.7%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2020
$1,286 (+1.6%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2019
$1,265 (+7.3%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2018
$1,179 (+2.7%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2017
$1,149 (−33.5%)
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
2015
$1,727
$4,200 + $38,400
$42,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
22 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
1,442 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1889
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
640743256918 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-MH
TNDO
Medium High Density Residential District
This district is generally found at the fringe of the Center City area. Its density is high, but less than that found in the R-H District. Its purposes are to provide areas of medium-high-density with a mix of housing types, to protect these areas from incompatible uses, and to stabilize and preserve older neighborhoods.
Zone overlays
Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Features
Attic Storage
Floor: Hardwood, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Appliances: Oven (Gas)
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Eat-In Kitchen
Lower Level
Other Room 1
Kitchen
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 12
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 2
Other Room
Room Description: Small Room - Behind kitchen - Acccess to backyard
Room Width: 6
Room Length: 12
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 3
Living Room
Room Description: Eat-In Kitchen
Room Width: 24
Room Length: 8
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 4
Bedroom
Room Description: Open Area Bedroom
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 12
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 5
Bedroom
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 9
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 6
Bathroom (Full)
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 6
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 7
Bedroom
Room Width: 5
Room Length: 12
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass
Fenced Yard
Lot Information
Not In Development
Lot Sq. Ft.: 1,442
Property Features
Acres: 0.033
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Approximate Sq. Ft. (Above Grade): 1040
Property Information
APN: 640743256918 1
Residential
Row/Townhouse
Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Construction: Vinyl
Financial
Assessments
County Assessment: $42,600
Tax Information
Total Taxes: $1,395.48
School Taxes: $964.59
County Taxes: $161.03
Municipal Taxes: $269.86
Utilities
Utility Information
Hot Water: Electric
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Amperage: 100
Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
Heat Type: Gas
Location
School Information
Allentown
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Middle Junior School: Harrison-Morton Middle School
High School: Louis E Dieruff High School
Location Information
Allentown-West
Zoning Code: R-MH
Subdivision: Not in Development
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,442 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1889
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 640743256918 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Harrison-Morton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Louis E Dieruff High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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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 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% 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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Historical weather
Allentown, PA • 18102-5325
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$170,000 – $206,000
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