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$279,560$311 / 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 96How 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 $131,350 on May 16, 2016

1720 S RACE ST

ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
3
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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

$280K
$268K low$291K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$131,350 · May 16, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,432 (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.$95,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.15
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(4)

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(2)

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

E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
South Mountain Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Louis E. Dieruff High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Allentown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18103These 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.101
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 100.72

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,771 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,179
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,226
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

1720 S Race 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 69% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Allentown 18103
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Allentown 18103

What homes are worth in Allentown 18103

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

This home
$167K$760K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Allentown 18103.

How it measures up in Allentown 18103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Allentown 18103.

Estimated value$279,560
CheaperTypical $298,647Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$311
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 1720 S Race St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMountainvilleAllentown 18103Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,56046% of homes42% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31197% of homes98% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²7% of homes5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac46% of homes41% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195151% of homes32% of homes35% of homes

About 1720 S Race St

How much is 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA is $279,560 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $267,645 to $291,475. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA last sell?

1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA last sold on May 16, 2016 for $131,350, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA?

1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA built?

1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA?

1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA is assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; South Mountain Middle School (middle), 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 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA compare to other homes in Allentown 18103?

Among the 14,352 homes in Allentown 18103, it is worth more than 42% of them ($279,560 against a typical $298,647), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($311 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 5% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1951 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 31% 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 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1720 S Race St, Allentown, PA was $3,432. The county assessed it at $95,900.

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