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$157,007$148 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $15,000 on Nov 3, 2017

170 CHESTNUT ST

ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,064 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.
1,562 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$157K
$143K low$171K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Nov 3, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,274 (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.$38,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyLEHIGH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Harrison-Morton Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.0 mi
E
Mosser Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Louis E. Dieruff High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Allentown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18101These 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.170
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,593 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,587
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,654
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

170 Chestnut 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Allentown 18101
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Lehigh County

What homes are worth in Allentown 18101

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

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$118K$314K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Allentown 18101.

How it measures up in Allentown 18101

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Allentown 18101.

Estimated value$157,007
CheaperTypical $183,760Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size1,562 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,699 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1890Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 170 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis home1st WardAllentown 18101Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,00728% of homes23% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14886% of homes87% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²11% of homes7% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,562 ft²45% of homes44% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than189057% of homes56% of homes9% of homes

About 170 Chestnut St

How much is 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA is $157,007 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $142,800 to $171,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA last sell?

170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA last sold on Nov 3, 2017 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA?

170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA built?

170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA?

170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA is assigned to Harrison-Morton Middle School (middle), rated F; Mosser Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; 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 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA compare to other homes in Allentown 18101?

Among the 468 homes in Allentown 18101, it is worth more than 23% of them ($157,007 against a typical $183,760), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($148 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (1,562 ft² against a typical 1,699 ft²) and it is newer than 56% of them (1890 against a typical 1890). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 2% 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 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 170 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA was $1,274. The county assessed it at $38,200.

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