2518 W Elm St, Allentown, PA 18104

$400,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,988
SqFt

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List Price
$400,000
MLS#
780501
Status
PENDING
City
Allentown
Area
Allentown-West
County
Lehigh
Neighborhood
Hamilton Park
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,988
Lot Size
7,800
Year Built
1956

Property Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch home in the highly desirable West End Allentown neighborhood, where thoughtful renovations and modern upgrades make this home truly move-in ready. Stunning curb appeal and a charming covered front porch welcome you into the gorgeous main level. The bright and inviting living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully updated kitchen features a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops, and an abundance of cabinet space. A convenient door off the kitchen leads to the flat, fully fenced backyard featuring a covered patio—perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the private outdoor space. The main level offers three generously sized bedrooms, all served by a beautifully updated full hall bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with a built-in bench. Completed in 2025, the fully finished basement dramatically expands the home's living space. This incredible lower level includes a spacious family room, a gorgeous new full bathroom with a tub/shower combination, a dedicated laundry room complete with built-in cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and a stainless steel utility sink, plus a versatile bonus room with a large walk-in closet. Currently used as an exercise room, this flexible space could easily serve as a home office or guest room. Extensive improvements throughout the home provide exceptional peace of mind, including a new roof (2022), updated electrical (2022), complete interior and exterior painting (2025), a whole-house water softener and filtration system with reverse osmosis drinking water purification, a complete plumbing upgrade replacing iron piping with PVC, a new 80-gallon electric water heater (2025), new HVAC system with heat pump (2024), new oil boiler (2022), widened and refinished driveway (2025), new sidewalks surrounding the home (2025), refreshed landscaping, and a new privacy fence (2025). Ideally located in a prime location close to shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major commuting routes, this exceptional home combines modern updates, functional living space, and an unbeatable location. Seller will provide clear Certificate of Occupancy.

Additional Information

Acres
0.18
Appliances
Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement
Full, Finished
Cooling
Central Air
Garage Spaces
1
Interior Features
Separate Dining Room, Separate Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
Living Area
1,988
Lot Size
7,800
Region
Allentown-West
School District
Allentown
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories
1
Style
Ranch
Taxes
$4,880
Zoning
Residential

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