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$303,000$175 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $303,000 on Aug 3, 2026

159 E SOUTH ST

ALLENTOWN, PA 18109
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,728 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$303K
$274K low$332K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$303,000 · Aug 3, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,193 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$149,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEHIGH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mosser Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Harrison-Morton Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Louis E. Dieruff High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Allentown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18109These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,693
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,383 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,357
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,746
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

159 E South St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Dutch Hill
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Dutch Hill
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Dutch Hill
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Dutch Hill

What homes are worth in Allentown 18109

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$148K$395K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Allentown 18109.

How it measures up in Allentown 18109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Allentown 18109.

Estimated value$303,000
CheaperTypical $250,066Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,295 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 159 E South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDutch HillAllentown 18109Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$303,000almost all homes78% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17565% of homes35% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,728 ft²90% of homes86% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac97% of homes85% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than195786% of homes62% of homes42% of homes

About 159 E South St

How much is 159 E South St, Allentown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 E South St, Allentown, PA is $303,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $274,301 to $331,699. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 E South St, Allentown, PA last sell?

159 E South St, Allentown, PA last sold on Aug 3, 2026 for $303,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 E South St, Allentown, PA?

159 E South St, Allentown, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,728 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 159 E South St, Allentown, PA built?

159 E South St, Allentown, PA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 E South St, Allentown, PA?

159 E South St, Allentown, PA is assigned to Mosser Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Harrison-Morton Middle School (middle), rated C-; Louis E. Dieruff High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Allentown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 E South St, Allentown, PA compare to other homes in Allentown 18109?

Among the 5,065 homes in Allentown 18109, it is worth more than 78% of them ($303,000 against a typical $250,066), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($175 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 86% of them (1,728 ft² against a typical 1,295 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1957 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 39% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 E South St, Allentown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 E South St, Allentown, PA was $5,193. The county assessed it at $149,400.

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