896 Brookside Rd is a 972 square foot house on a 8,580 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Allentown data, we estimate the home's value is $210,841.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
8,580 sq ftLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$210,841
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 32.4% lower than the average sale price ($312K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,310 (+3.3%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2025
$2,236 (+3.4%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2024
$2,164 (+2.0%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2023
$2,121 (+2.4%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2022
$2,070 (+2.2%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2021
$2,026 (+1.0%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2020
$2,007 (+1.7%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2019
$1,973 (+1.3%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2018
$1,947 (+1.8%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2017
$1,912 (+5.2%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2015
$1,817
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
Tax history for 896 Brookside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,310 (+3.3%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2025
$2,236 (+3.4%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2024
$2,164 (+2.0%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2023
$2,121 (+2.4%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2022
$2,070 (+2.2%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2021
$2,026 (+1.0%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2020
$2,007 (+1.7%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2019
$1,973 (+1.3%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2018
$1,947 (+1.8%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2017
$1,912 (+5.2%)
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
2015
$1,817
$28,700 + $58,900
$87,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
WC
Wescosville Commercial District
The purpose of the Wescosville Commercial District is to provide a place where Township residents and others can purchase goods and services or reside in a compact, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood setting respecting the regional Hamilton Boulevard Corridor. Development standards will be applied to ensure compatibility with the adopted Southwest Lehigh Comprehensive Plan and the Hamilton Boulevard Corridor Plan and to encourage a mix of uses including residential, business, commercial, etc., in a traditional neighborhood setting. Design in the district should be reflective and respect historic Wescosville and Lower Macungie Township by utilizing architectural excellence in new buildings, restoration of existing structures and generous landscaping and streetscape treatments. The Wescosville Commercial District will strive to create a Main Street setting for both Lower Macungie Township and for Western Lehigh County.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Bed & breakfast
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Golf related
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Aluminum/Vinyl
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 972
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 432
# of Stories: 2.5
Stories Type: 2 1/2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,580
Legal Lot Number: 32
Legal Block Number: 6
Municipality Name: LOWER MACUNGIE TWP
Acres: 0.197
Depth Footage: 197.8
Front Footage: 32.9
Zoning Code: C
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY - TWIN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: LOWER MACUNGIE TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 8,580 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 547586539326 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wescosville El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Lower Macungie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Emmaus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$201,000 – $243,000
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