Allentown’s visioning committee unveiled a new vision statement to guide revitalization within the Hamilton Street district for the next decade. The statement says: ”We envision the Hamilton Street District as the commercial and cultural heart of the Lehigh Valley, an attractive, welcoming community, filled with activity and energy, offering employment, dining, arts, entertainment, shopping, and residential opportunities, supported by culturally diverse and architecturally attractive neighborhoods.” The statement was developed out of ideas generated by residents, businesspeople, government staff and representatives of nonprofits during the previous four meetings at the Holiday Inn on Hamilton Street.
 
Source: The Morning Call, 8.26.08

Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings 7/1/08

301559 Available $144,900 S Wood St Allentown City PA 18103

Bank owned property * ADDENDUMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET.  No verbal offers *  City of Allentown inspection on line *AS IS* 3 Bedrooms * 1 1/2 bath * Tile & hardwood floors * Big back yard * 1 car garage * Fireplace LL * Foreclosure * Being sold AS IS* Ranch   Built In  Gas,Radiant None         Detached

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302487 Available $164,900  State St Portland Borough PA 18351

Bank Forclosure Sold As/Is  No Disclosure,Strong pre-Qual and 5% With all Offers 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Colonial with LARGE 2 Car Garage all on 1.5 Acres/Previous owner started renovation/Needs Finishing-Public Sewer will be Available Soon Colonial   Detached  Baseboard,Oil None     Covered Porch    Detached

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307221 Available $139,900  Fox Run Wilson Borough PA 18042

Take flashlight no light in basement 2 story end unit townhome in Foxcroft Subdivision * Half bath on first floor * Basement is walkout * Ceramic tile floor in kitchen & dining room * Deck * off street parking * SOLD AS IS * Bank foreclosure Colonial     Baseboard,Electric Ceiling Fan,None     Deck    End of Row

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307932 Available $229,500  Bushkill St Easton PA 18042

Beautiful Victorian House Completely Remodeled! Nice original wood work, home affords 4 nice size bedrooms, design Eat-in kitchen with custom built cabinetry and ceramic floors. 10 feet high ceilings. Hardwood floors on living room and dining room. Great room with marble fireplace. First floor laundry and powder room. Fully finished basement with recreation room, dance room, full bath and outside entrance that goes to a gorgeous in-ground heated salt water pool. Professional landscaping. Also all windows have been replaced,  furnace replace 1 year ago, hot water heater, sewer and water lines also replace 1 year ago. Central AC and off street parking for 3 cars. Make an appointment today to see this unique house! Victorian     Gas,Radiator Central AC   Easton Attic Storage,Foyer Center,Center Island,Laundry First,Recreation Room,Wet Bar,Whirlpool,Walk in Closet Covered Porch,Deck,Fenced Yard,Hot Tub,Insulated Glass,Patio,Pool In Ground,Porch,Screens,Sidewalk  North 10th  Detached Request More Info or Schedule Showing Here

309793 Available $299,900  Clay Dr Lower Macungie Twp PA 18062

Like new. Owner cleaned up the home before they left.  Nice back yard too. All offers considered. Bank owned.  Call if you want to do an offer. Like new home, Owner cared for this home and left it in good condition.  Formal Dining Room opens up into the Kitchen.  Front room could be a den or Formal Liv Rm.  The room next to the Kitchen could be your Liv Rm or Fam Rm. You decide.  Nice deck, Bright basement awaits your decorating ideas.  Being sold As IS, Where IS with no repairs or warranties. Colonial   Attached  Gas,Heat Pump Central AC    Family Room 1st Lev.,Foyer Center,Center Island,Laundry First Covered Porch,Curbs,Deck,Sidewalk    Detached 

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The Allentown Real Estate market is really all over the place at the moment. The recent decision by city officials to require city inspections is complicating things for both buyers and sellers within the city.

The problem is mostly with investment properties. Allentown probably has the greatest number of tenant occupied properties in the Lehigh Valley. For years these landlords have been able to get away with sub-standard maintence and upkeep on the properties they own. You would be truly amazed at the living conditions of many of the homes and apartments in Allentown. This problem is focused mainly in center city and parts of south Allentown. What the city really needs is more home ownership and less slumlords

Another surprising feature about Allentown is the drastic contrast in the quality of homes and neighborhoods. The west end is a far cry from the urban decay and neglect of the city. Its amazing how nice the west side truly is. There are beautiful homes on tree lined streets, in clean quiet neighborhoods, kids playing in street, people out mowing thier lawns – some really nice homes at affordable prices.

The east side – on either side of Union blvd, near Bethlehem, also has some nice areas featuring some affordable homes. Nice cape cods, ranches, even some newer townhomes are usually available for first time buyers and young families looking for a good buy.

Overall the same rules apply to Allentown as do the whole Lehigh Valley. Good homes in nice neighborhoods, that are priced right, still sell very quickly. And if you are selective, Allentown still presents many opportunites when looking for homes for sale.