$495,000

1225 West Walnut Street, Allentown City, PA 18102

  • 3 baths |
  • 2,244 sqft
  • Property Icon Town Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1900
  • Property Lot Size Icon1,350sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $221/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 5 months ago

Property Description

Historic Victorian Mixed-Use Gem – West Walnut District, Allentown Meticulously restored Victorian in Allentown’s sought-after West Walnut Historic District, steps from downtown. Features 2 updated residential units plus street-level commercial space (currently a beauty salon). Unit 1: 2BR, new marble bath. Unit 2: spacious duplex with mountain views. Both units offer granite kitchens, new stainless appliances, oak floors, porches, and high ceilings. Restored high tower with white copper detail and mansard slate roof by master artisan. Tower delivers 345° panoramic views of South Mountain & historic landmarks. Built c.1900 by a German immigrant as the city’s first creamery/cheese shop; later an art & design studio tied to Wild Water Kingdom’s early design. Walk to parks, PPL Center, Da Vinci Center, Montessori School, medical centers, shops, and dining. Quiet at night, vibrant by day—ideal for live/work, investment, or owner-occupant. A rare blend of historic character, modern upgrades, and prime location.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
February 5, 2026 at 3:19AM
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Reliance : (215) 723-4150
MLS ID:
763339
  • General: Breakfast Area
  • Appliances: Electric CooktopElectric DryerElectric OvenElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement: Full
  • A/C: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Style: Victorian
  • Parking: On Street
  • Roofing: Slate
  • General: BlockConcrete
  • Originating MLS: HIGH_LHI
  • School District: Allentown
  • County: Lehigh
  • Zoning: Commercial549688271820 001
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: HIGH_LHI
  • Ownership: Fee Simple

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Location

Schools Nearby

B

Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School

1227 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA, 18102

Grades KG-5

0.53 miles away

R

Raub Middle School

102 S Saint Cloud St, Allentown, PA, 18104

Grades 6-8

0.64 miles away

W

William Allen High School

106 N 17th St, Allentown, PA, 18104

Grades 9-12

0.63 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.