Off market jul 2019 for $174K

$322,416

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,421/mo

•

1,945

sq ft

686 Walnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049

About this home

Outstanding curb appeal with this unique cape-style, brick twin. Situated on a beautiful corner lot in the Borough of Emmaus this three bedroom home wows with its unexpected bonus spaces. The first floor consists of a large living room with hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, full bath and a family room/office space with separate entrance. The second floor has the third bedroom. The partially finished lower level has a large family room, bar area, combo full bath and laundry room. The two car detached garage is a tremendous plus and rarity at this price point! Enjoy the front and back covered porches as well as the patio space. Schedule your showing today!

TownhomeProperty Type

1953Year Built

4,961 sq ftLot Size

$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Sarah Stauffer • Wesley Works Real Estate

Listed by Barbara Miers • Wesley Works Real Estate

Bought with Janice Pigga • Keller Williams Northampton

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•Source:GLVRMLS #610268

Redfin Estimate

$322,416

$148K since sold in July 2019$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17% lower than the average sale price ($388K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$361,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,808 sq ft
610 Berger St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$349,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,716 sq ft
206 Perkiomen St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$315,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,070 sq ft
443 3rd St N, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$475,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,862 sq ft
711 W Berger St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$405,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,111 sq ft
309 N 2nd St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$425,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,766 sq ft
411 Barrett Rd, Emmaus, PA 18049

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Market trends in 18049, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.0%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$365K

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$299,000
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235 Furnace St, Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 465-5600
COMING SOON
$549,000
5 beds3 baths3,935 sq ft
932 Donald Dr, Emmaus, PA 18049
$389,900
3 beds2 baths1,237 sq ft
315 S 6th St, Emmaus, PA 18049
$384,900
2 beds1 bath1,536 sq ft
4023 Mink Rd, Emmaus, PA 18049
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$375,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,488 sq ft
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 928-1000
3D WALKTHROUGH
$299,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,846 sq ft
1205 W Broad St, Emmaus, PA 18049
$675,000
2 beds3 baths2,582 sq ft
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3 beds2.5 baths2,080 sq ft
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Sale history for 686 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

GLVRMLS #610268

Jul 12, 2019

Sold

$174,900

$90/sq ft

May 26, 2019

Pending

—

May 24, 2019

Price Changed

$174,900

$90/sq ft

May 1, 2019

Listed

$184,500

$95/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 2014

Sold

$162,500

$84/sq ft

GLVRMLS #475063

Aug 28, 2014

Sold

$162,500

$84/sq ft

Jun 19, 2014

Listed

$164,900

$85/sq ft

+10

This beautiful corner lot holds a ranch-style brick twin with a detached two car garage. The house features a large living room with luxurious hardwood floors, an eat in kitchen with glossy tiles, 2 bathrooms, four bedrooms, including one on the partial 2nd floor and one on the first floor that can be easily be converted into a den or home office. The basement is a finished family room featuring a bar and the second floor contains a 4th bedroom. Updates to the house include: A new shingle roof, new gas heating system, new vinyl tilt-in windows w/ argon gas, 200 amp electric service, central air on the first level, and refinished hardwood floors.

BRIGHT MLS #1007634078

Sep 15, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2014

Listed

$164,900

$85/sq ft

GLVRMLS #434386

Nov 9, 2012

Listing Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #1009551412

Nov 9, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jul 18, 2012

Listed

$159,900

$82/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 19, 1998

Sold

$85,000

$44/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1968

Sold

$19,000

$10/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,512 (+3.0%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2025

$5,354 (+9.2%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2024

$4,904 (+32.9%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2023

$3,690 (−20.7%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2022

$4,650 (+2.6%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2021

$4,534 (+0.9%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2020

$4,495 (+2.7%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2019

$4,375 (+3.9%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2018

$4,210 (+3.2%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2017

$4,080 (+5.0%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2015

$3,886

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

Tax history for 686 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,512 (+3.0%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2025

$5,354 (+9.2%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2024

$4,904 (+32.9%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2023

$3,690 (−20.7%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2022

$4,650 (+2.6%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2021

$4,534 (+0.9%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2020

$4,495 (+2.7%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2019

$4,375 (+3.9%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2018

$4,210 (+3.2%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2017

$4,080 (+5.0%)

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

2015

$3,886

$19,700 + $132,300

$152,000

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

76 ft.

Lot depth

90 ft.

Lot size

4,960 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,386

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lehigh County

APN

549434987864 1

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

R-HO

AQCOD

High Density Residential District Office District

To provide for a full variety of carefully-designed housing types at medium high densities. To make sure that varied housing types are compatible with any existing single-family detached houses. To make sure that the street system of the Borough and other community facilities and services are fully able to handle moderately dense growth in an area. To work to encourage affordable housing, especially for young families, senior citizens and nontraditional types of households.

Zone overlays

Age Qualified Community Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Office
Educational/school
Library
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, On Street, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Room Types: Den, Office
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 8.50 x 14.50
Length: 8.5
Width: 14.5

Room 2 Information
Family Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 26.70 x 21.60
Length: 26.7
Width: 21.6

Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19.40 x 10.40
Length: 19.4
Width: 10.4

Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.70 x 10.60
Length: 13.7
Width: 10.6

Room 5 Information
Full Bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 4.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 4.0

Room 6 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.20 x 11.00
Length: 13.2
Width: 11.0

Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 14.10 x 10.30
Length: 14.1
Width: 10.3

Room 8 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 19.20 x 13.90
Length: 19.2
Width: 13.9

Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Lower Level

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Oven, Range
Water Heater: Electric

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room Lower Level, Home Office, Family Room Main Level

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Brick

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4,961
Lot Size Acres: 0.114
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Flat
Zoning: R-HO

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 577
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,368

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $152,000

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,375.01

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,386
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 549434987864 1

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Lower Macungie Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi

7/10

Emmaus High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$307,000 – $371,000

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Home values near 686 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
684 Walnut Street, Emmaus, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$290,690
679 Walnut Street, Emmaus, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$325,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
669 Walnut Street, Emmaus, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$340,641
665 Walnut Street, Emmaus, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1626 Sq. Ft.	$339,679

Address	Redfin Estimate
681 Walnut Street, Emmaus, PA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1692 Sq. Ft.	$299,528
675 Walnut Street Unit 671, Emmaus, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$230,722

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