225 N 8th Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Allentown
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225 N 8th Street,Allentown City, PA 18102
$495,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,133 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: larry w. ginsburg
Office: bhhs regency real estate
MLS#:785777
Source:PA_LVAR

Price summary

  • Price:$495,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$96.43

About this home

Behind a decorative iron fence featuring a tree-branch and grapevine design stands a home whose story began in 1909. Offered for the first time in 33 years, this magnificently restored single Victorian home in the Old Allentown Historic District welcomes you with rich natural woodwork, hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floor, stained-glass windows, leaded-glass doors and carefully crafted built-ins. Ornamental fireplaces and two gas fireplaces enhance its inviting atmosphere, while the dining room chandelier from Hess’s Department Store adds a beautiful connection to Allentown’s history. This single-family home offers 3,944 square feet with five large bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths. A sunken study with a beamed ceiling provides a distinctive retreat, with access to a smaller second-floor multipurpose room and the beautiful side yard. The side yard and fenced rear yard offer space to garden, gather or enjoy a quiet afternoon. The lower level offers an additional 1,189 Sq...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1909
  • Subdivision & Development:Old Allentown Historic District
  • Listing ID #:785777
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 13, 2026 at 10:09 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Softwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Concrete, Exterior Entry, Full, Partially Finished
  • Living area:5,133 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Wall Window Units
  • Heating:Gas, Hot Water, Radiators

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Fiberglass, Rubber
  • Year built:1909
  • Building area:5,133 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.09 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot, Flat
  • Architectural Style:HistoricAntique, Victorian
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Fence, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Description:Basement
  • Levels:3 or More Stories

Schools

  • High school:William Allen High School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$495,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$96.43
  • Tax amount:$6,136

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener - Owned
  • Laundry features:Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Storm Windows

Parking

  • Parking description:Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Street, Parking Pad
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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