$5,878

closing credit¹

1030 W Penn Pike Tamaqua, PA 18252

$495,000
4 beds
2 full
2,116 sqft
5.5 acres
$234 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1030 W Penn Pike

Unique and amazing opportunity in this multipurpose 5+ acre property! With a remarkable location south of Tamaqua on the southbound side of Route 309, the property offers potential visibility and easy access to the Greater Lehigh Valley. With the acreage, its two out-buildings, and a renovated home, the potential is boundless. A gravel driveway opens to ample parking and the two outbuildings! The larger offers over 2400sf of usable space with a heated office as well as open spaces with 16’ height clearance accessed via two garage doors – 16’w by 14’h and 12’w by 10’h. A 400+sf storage room sits above the office. With water, concrete floor and 200amp electric, the possibilities are endless. The second building offers over 1300sf of multi-purpose space with poured concrete floor, electric, water, and a garage door 14’w by 7’h. The two-story Farmhouse offers an ideal owner-occupied situation with mature trees offering privacy. Main level begins with a spacious updated eat-in kitchen with large pantry, and onto a mud room, large living room, updated full bath, and main-level bedroom. Upstairs a second updated full bath with double vanity and laundry hook up as well as three large bedrooms featuring abundant closet space. A deck sits in the fully-fenced portion of the yard with a marvelous play set! The property has been thoughtfully renovated and prepared to be a blank slate ideal for any purpose you can conceive!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size2,116 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size5.5 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingGarage - Front Entry, Detached Garage,Driveway
MLS #PASK2018702
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: PASK2018702
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
  • Office Phone: (610) 770-9000
  • Office Email: betsy@lehighvalleyhomes.com
  • Listing Agent: Vince Boyle

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2025 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/21/2025, 3:20:56 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹

birds eye view of property

$495,000

1030 W Penn Pike

$5,878

closing credit¹

Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!

Seller rebate

0.5% sale price²

Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 20, 2006
Home Sold
$199,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$80,760$3,581
2020$80,760$4,732
2018$80,760$4,579
2017$80,760$4,450

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

West Penn Township Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.2 mi

185 School Dr

3

Tamaqua Elementary School

Public District KG-5

4.0 mi

Boyle Ave

2

Panther Valley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

9.9 mi

1 N Mermon Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $50,439. Residents of Tamaqua, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

34%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

35%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • GMCGMC
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

Frequently asked questions

About 1030 W Penn Pike

This home is located at 1030 W Penn Pike in Tamaqua, PA and zip code 18252. This 2,116 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 5.50 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $495,000.

In December 2024 more than 6 listings in Tamaqua, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 8 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Tamaqua, PA decreased by 20.3% between November and December 2024. Listings spent 26 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $140,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More resources