Date
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Price
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9/18/2026
Listed
$240,000
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Property Description
**Highest and Best by Monday 9/21 at 11 am** Welcome to this charming Cape Cod in East Allentown, full of classic character and ready for its next chapter. A covered front porch greets you, and inside, a comfortable, functional floor plan offers plenty of space to enjoy and make your own. The family room opens to the kitchen and eat-in area, creating an easy flow for everyday living. On the first floor, two bedrooms have been combined into one spacious primary suite with propane fireplace. Its closet has laundry hookups, so everything you need is on one level! Upstairs you'll find another bedroom plus a storage room that could be finished for more living space. The basement includes a finished area and a Bilco door to the outside. Outside, the yard is easy to keep up and has room to relax, garden, or just enjoy the fresh air. An oversized two-car garage gives you plenty of room for parking, hobbies, or a workshop. With great bones, central air, and plenty of charm, this home is ready for your personal touch. Don't miss your chance to own it!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1147 E Congress St
General
- Price: $240,000
- Taxes: $3,852
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Lehigh_Valley
- MLS ID: 784509
- Updated: 9/21/2026
- Added to Site: 26 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Bedroom
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Allentown-East
- County: Lehigh
- Subdivision: Not in Development
- Cross Streets: Airport Rd.
- Driving Directions: Union Blvd to Airport Rd, R on E Congress to property on the Left
School Information
- Elem School District: Allentown
- Midd School District: Allentown
- High School District: Allentown
- High School: Louis E Dieruff High School
Community
- Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Forced Air, Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,285
- Living Area: 1,285 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1953
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.172
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,501
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 125
- Frontage: Public Road, Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Flat
- Zoning: Medium High Density Resid
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,852.46
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Estate
- Property ID: 641800115016-1
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Schools
Schools serving 1147 E Congress St
School District:Allentown City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ritter El School 790 North Plymouth Street, Allentown, PA 18109 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Harrison-Morton Middle School 137 North 2nd Street, Allentown, PA 18101 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Louis E Dieruff High School 815 North Irving Street, Allentown, PA 18109 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
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1147 E Congress Street, Allentown City, PA 18109 (MLS# 784509) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1147 E Congress Street is currently listed for $240,000 and was received on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1147 E Congress Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Allentown City? You can browse all Allentown City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.