Enjoy your very own riverside retreat next to the Lehigh River, yet close to a major shopping district. Rear Screened in porch and front covered porh perfect for afternoon tea and sunset views. 3 Bedrooms and generous sized living room and Dining room. Schedule your appointment today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Gross• BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon
Listed by Melissa Woodruff• BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon
Bought with David Capece• Capece Americalist/David S
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Market trends in 18059, PA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.9%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$450K
$32K MoM
Avg. days on market
15d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5143 River Dr
Date
Event
Price
GLVRMLS #451947
Jul 5, 2013
Sold
$75,500
$60/sq ft
May 31, 2013
Listed
$49,500
$39/sq ft
GLVRMLS #444279
Apr 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
GLVRMLS #243319
Jun 16, 2006
Sold
$236,000
$186/sq ft
Apr 30, 2006
Listed
$231,900
$183/sq ft
GLVRMLS #229322
May 1, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
May 1, 1998
Sold
$65,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,922 (+3.1%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2025
$2,835 (+6.8%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2024
$2,654 (+2.5%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2023
$2,590 (+0.4%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2022
$2,578
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2021
$2,578
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2020
$2,578 (+2.7%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2019
$2,511 (+2.0%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2018
$2,461 (+1.5%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2017
$2,425 (+3.0%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2015
$2,354
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
Tax history for 5143 River Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,922 (+3.1%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2025
$2,835 (+6.8%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2024
$2,654 (+2.5%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2023
$2,590 (+0.4%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2022
$2,578
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2021
$2,578
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2020
$2,578 (+2.7%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2019
$2,511 (+2.0%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2018
$2,461 (+1.5%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2017
$2,425 (+3.0%)
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
2015
$2,354
$44,200 + $83,500
$127,700
*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
2.5
Lot width
95 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,266
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
558151348254 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
CR
Conservation Residential District
To provide for development only at very low intensity within areas that are very environmentally sensitive or that have iNot applicabledequate road access. To seek to preserve the water quality of important creeks. To recognize areas that include significant amounts of wetlands, high water table soils and flood-prone areas. To direct development toward areas of the Township that are more environmentally suitable. To provide for development only at a very low intensity in areas where public water and sewer service are less likely to be able to be efficiently provided. To encourage the preservation of farmland open space areas, woodland and Not applicabletural resources by directing growth to occur at higher densities in areas where central utilities can be efficiently provided. To seek to minimize conflicts between agricultural and residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking: Off & On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Features
Walk-in Closet
Technology: Smoke Detector Battery
Floor: Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Dining Room
Full
Other Room 1
Bathroom (Full)
Room Width: 10
Room Length: 8
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Room Order: 1
Other Room 2
Bedroom
Room Width: 13
Room Length: 14
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Room Order: 1
Other Room 3
Bedroom
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 12
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Room Order: 2
Other Room 4
Bedroom
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 11
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Room Order: 3
Other Room 5
Dining Room
Room Width: 10
Room Length: 15
Room Level: 1st Floor
Room Order: 1
Other Room 6
Kitchen
Room Width: 9
Room Length: 15
Room Level: 1st Floor
Room Order: 1
Other Room 7
Living Room
Room Width: 10
Room Length: 14
Room Level: 1st Floor
Room Order: 1
Other Room 8
Other Room
Room Description: Sun room
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 21
Room Level: 1st Floor
Room Order: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Covered Porch, Enclosed Patio
Lot Information
Public Road, Waterfront
10001-20000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 16,625
Lot Dimensions: 175 x 95
Property Features
Acres: 0.382
Sq. Ft.: 1,266
Approximate Sq. Ft. (Above Grade): 1266
Property Information
APN: 558151348254-00001
Residential
Detached
Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Construction: Vinyl
Financial
Assessments
County Assessment: $127,700
Tax Information
Total Taxes: $2,578.27
School Taxes: $2,018.94
County Taxes: $482.71
Municipal Taxes: $76.62
Utilities
Utility Information
Hot Water: Electric
Water: Cistern
Sewer: Drainfield, Septic
Amperage: 100
Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
Heat Type: Wood Stove
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Condo HOA Fee: $0
School Information
Parkland
Location Information
North Whitehall
Zoning Code: Cr
Subdivision: Not in Development
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,266
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 558151348254 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ironton School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
Orefield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Parkland Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 75-83% chance 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
4/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Laurys Station, PA • 18059
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$148,000 – $179,000
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