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Property Description
Welcome to 863 West Emaus Avenue! Great opportunity to make this spacious 3-bedroom, half-twin home your own! Situated on a corner lot in the Allentown School District, this property offers plenty of potential and a variety of desirable features. The first floor includes a comfortable family room, while the second-floor features two bedrooms and a remodeled full bathroom. A third bedroom is located on the third floor, providing additional living space. Other highlights include replacement windows, a newer roof, a newer gas furnace with forced hot air heat, a gas oven, and a water softener. The full, unfinished basement offers ample storage space and additional possibilities. Enjoy relaxing on the covered front porch or entertaining on the large concrete patio overlooking the fenced rear yard. A utility shed with its own porch provides additional storage, while off-street parking adds everyday convenience. With its corner lot location, generous outdoor space, and numerous updates already completed, this property is full of potential! Schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 863 W Emaus Ave
General
- Price: $285,000
- Taxes: $3,368
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Lehigh_Valley
- MLS ID: 785836
- Updated: 10/9/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Attic, Dining Area, Family Room Main Level, Storage
- Appliances: Electric Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank, Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Lower Level
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Porch, Patio, Shed
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Location
- Area: Allentown-South
- County: Lehigh
- Subdivision: Woodline
- Cross Streets: South 9th Street
- Driving Directions: From Dalton Street, Emmaus. Continue 1.9 miles to 863 West Emaus Avenue. Home is on left.
School Information
- Elem School District: Allentown
- Midd School District: Allentown
- High School District: Allentown
Community
- Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,300
- Living Area: 1,300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.129
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,602
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 160
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Lot Features: Flat
- Zoning: R-M-Medium Density Reside
- Fencing (Description): Yard Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,368.34
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 640529973817 1
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Schools
Schools serving 863 W Emaus Ave
School District:Allentown City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hiram W Dodd El School 1944 South Church Street, Allentown, PA 18103 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
South Mountain Middle School 709 West Emaus Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
William Allen High School 106 N 17th St, Allentown, PA 18104 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 863 W Emaus Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/09/2026
Listed
$285,000
144.59%
MLS
6/27/2008
Sold
$116,520
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 863 W Emaus Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$3,368
1%
$97,100
—
2025
$3,338
—
$97,100
—
2024
$3,338
—
$97,100
—
2023
$3,338
-28%
$97,100
—
2022
$4,632
51%
$97,100
—
2019
$3,075
—
$97,100
—
2020
$3,088
2%
$97,100
—
2019
$3,041
8%
$97,100
—
2018
$2,813
2%
$97,100
—
2017
$2,745
—
$97,100
—
2016
$2,749
—
$97,100
—
2015
$2,749
-28%
$97,100
—
2014
$3,842
—
$97,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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863 W Emaus Avenue, Allentown City, PA 18103 (MLS# 785836) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 863 W Emaus Avenue is currently listed for $285,000 and was received on October 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 863 W Emaus Avenue? 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.

