#757147, Listing office: BHHS Fox & Roach - Allentown
542 W Walnut St Allentown City, PA 18101
Property details
About 542 W Walnut St
Welcome to this completely updated, solid brick, 5 unit investment property, with hardwood floors everywhere. Tenants enjoy gas heat and cooking at their expense and ceiling fans for cooling. This building is across from City Center's new Walnut Street Commons, which has an attached parking garage*. All apartments have been upgraded with new appliances (SS fridges and new stoves), counter tops, tile bathrooms, ceiling fans and window blinds and are easy to rent. The pride of ownership shows in the clean and well maintained exterior and interior common spaces. Durable carpeting and rubber tread-protectors on the stairs help preserve the original hardwood. Security cameras both inside and outside, plus good exterior lighting add to the attractiveness of this building for tenants. The side yard and rear yard are fenced and locked, and the large fire escape provide a safe exit for all units. Large clean basement runs the length of the building and has access through a rear door under the 1st floor rear unit. Priced at a 7.2% CAP rate using current rents, there is upside in the rents to bring them to market rate. Proof of funds required prior to scheduling a tour. Tour offering times are limited due to schedules. Please call listing agent to discuss. Please do not try to gain access to the building, the yard, or bother the tenants. *The parking deck allows public parking. Check with the Allentown Parking Authority for monthly pass availability.
Highlights
Summary
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Parking: On Street
- Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $675,000
- Price/SqFt: $148
- Directions: From Rt-22, that 7th St south, turn left on Walnut St, property is on the right just past 6th St.
- Year Built: 1895
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 4,541 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.103 Acres
- MLS Number: 757173
- MLS Name: HIGH
- Office Name: HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup
- Office Phone: (610) 398-0411
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Nearby schools
3
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Public Charter KG-5
0.1 mi
•601 W Union St
5
Central Elementary School
Public District 1-5
0.5 mi
•829 W Turner St
4
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•750 Saint John St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,436. Residents of Allentown City, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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About 542 W Walnut St
The listing price of 542 W Walnut St property is $675,000.
The property 542 W Walnut St is a condo located in Allentown City, Pennsylvania, 18101.
Active Listing: 542 W Walnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 542 W Walnut St are: Arts Academy Elementary Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harrison-Morton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Francis D. Raub Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Trexler Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Building 21 Allentown (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roberto Clemente Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), William Allen High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 542 W Walnut St has 0 bathroom.
The property 542 W Walnut St is 4,541 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 542 W Walnut St is 1895.
This home is located at 542 W Walnut St in Allentown City, PA and zip code 18101 in the Center City neighborhood. This 4,541 square foot home, which was built in 1895, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $675,000.
Allentown City, PA housing market in May 2025 saw over 61 listings sold above listed price, more than 17 sold at listed price and over 35 sold below. The number of listings in Allentown City, PA increased by 1.4% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $293,933 and the average listing age was 23 days.