Situated in the heart of Emmaus and in walking distance to several East Penn schools, this classic twin home is as convenient as it is charming. Built in the 1920s, its interior includes notable details such as trim work and hardwood floors. The bright yet cozy living room leads to a spacious dining area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinets, leads to a half bath and access to the rear deck. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Added benefits include the extra space of a full, unfinished basement, ideal for storage and the luxury of a two-car garage. Enjoy a sense of privacy on the covered front porch and appreciate the well-maintained landscaping in the backyard.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,000 sq ftLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Stauffer• Wesley Works Real Estate
•610-928-1000 (broker)
•frontdesk@wesleyworksrealestate.com (broker)
Bought with Mary B Sugita• Realty One Group Exclusive
Situated in the heart of Emmaus and in walking distance to several East Penn schools, this classic twin home is as convenient as it is charming. Built in the 1920s, its interior includes notable details such as trim work and hardwood floors. The bright yet cozy living room leads to a spacious dining area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinets, leads to a half bath and access to the rear deck. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Added benefits include the extra space of a full, unfinished basement, ideal for storage and the luxury of a two-car garage. Enjoy a sense of privacy on the covered front porch and appreciate the well-maintained landscaping in the backyard.
Public Records
Dec 10, 1984
Sold
$53,900
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,236 (+3.0%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2025
$4,114 (+9.2%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2024
$3,769 (+32.9%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2023
$2,835 (−20.7%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2022
$3,573 (+2.6%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2021
$3,484 (+0.9%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2020
$3,454 (+2.7%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2019
$3,362 (+3.9%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2018
$3,235 (+3.2%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2017
$3,135 (+5.0%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2015
$2,986
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
Tax history for 653 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,236 (+3.0%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2025
$4,114 (+9.2%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2024
$3,769 (+32.9%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2023
$2,835 (−20.7%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2022
$3,573 (+2.6%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2021
$3,484 (+0.9%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2020
$3,454 (+2.7%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2019
$3,362 (+3.9%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2018
$3,235 (+3.2%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2017
$3,135 (+5.0%)
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
2015
$2,986
$12,700 + $104,100
$116,800
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
3,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
549445221325 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-M
AQCOD
Medium Density Residential District
To provide for the orderly expansion of areas that offer residential neighborhoods at a medium density. To recognize older residential areas of the Borough. To provide for a selected variety of housing types. To carefully protect these areas from uses that may not be fully compatible.
Zone overlays
Age Qualified Community Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Golf related
Cemetery
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, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $104,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 150.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,280
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $866
County Tax: $442
School Tax: $2,231
Tax Assessed Value: $116,800
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,538
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: EAST PENN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Chestnut Street, in Emmaus go North on 5th St, right onto N 6th, left onto Walnut, home on your left.
Municipality: EMMAUS BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 549445221325 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Lower Macungie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
7/10
Emmaus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Emmaus, PA • 18049
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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
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Estimated sale price
$278,000 – $336,000
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