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$203,918$192 / 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 85How 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 $197,000 on Mar 31, 2026

172 CHESTNUT ST

ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
3
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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$204K
$174K low$234K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$197,000 · Mar 31, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,266 (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.$38,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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

Transaction History(3)

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.

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

172 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 92% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in 1st Ward
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Allentown 18101
  • Among the largest lots in 1st Ward
  • Older than 94% 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 73% 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$203,918
CheaperTypical $183,760Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1,699 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1890Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 172 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis home1st WardAllentown 18101Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$203,91883% of homes73% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$192almost all homesalmost all homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²11% of homes7% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 acalmost all homes98% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than188532% of homes28% of homes6% of homes

About 172 Chestnut St

How much is 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA is $203,918 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $174,018 to $233,818. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA last sell?

172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA last sold on Mar 31, 2026 for $197,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA?

172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA built?

172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA?

172 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 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA compare to other homes in Allentown 18101?

Among the 468 homes in Allentown 18101, it is worth more than 73% of them ($203,918 against a typical $183,760), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($192 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 98% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 1,699 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1885 against a typical 1890). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 8% 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 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA was $1,266. The county assessed it at $38,100.

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