16 Balsam St

Allentown, PA 18104

$489,900
Price
5
Beds
2,456 Sq. Ft.
$199 / Sq. Ft.
2,456
Sq. Ft.
$199
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this spacious and beautiful 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly desirable Parkland School District! Located on a level .60 acre treelined lot only steps away from Lone Lane Park, this 2,456 sq. ft. home offers comfort, space, and thoughtful updates throughout. The upper level features open-concept living with a sun-filled living room w/HW floors, bow window and a new propane gas stove (2024) for added warmth and charm. The flow continues into the dining area w/HW floors and sliding...Welcome to this spacious and beautiful 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly desirable Parkland School District! Located on a level .60 acre treelined lot only steps away from Lone Lane Park, this 2,456 sq. ft. home offers comfort, space, and thoughtful updates throughout. The upper level features open-concept living with a sun-filled living room w/HW floors, bow window and a new propane gas stove (2024) for added warmth and charm. The flow continues into the dining area w/HW floors and sliding door to a 19 x 24 wood deck overlooking the large back yard, beautiful cherry kitchen with a new refrigerator (2023) and gas range (2021). The generously sized primary suite includes a full bath and walk-in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and another full bath on the same level. The lower level offers a spacious family room with luxury vinyl plank flooring (2021), natural woodwork and a new wood stove (2023)—perfect for cozy gatherings. You’ll also find the fifth bedroom, large office, half bath/laundry combo, plus access to the oversized 24x24 two-car garage. Other highlights include a new heat pump (2021) and six ceiling fans (installed in 2021 & 2024). This home offers the perfect blend of indoor comfort and outdoor enjoyment in a prime location.
  1. Listed by Larry W. Ginsburg • BHHS Regency Real Estate
    P: (610)-393-0892 C: (610)-393-0892 Larry.Ginsburg@BHHSRegency.com

Property Details for 16 Balsam Street

Senior Community
No
Subdivision Name
Oakland Park
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2025 03:30 AM

Property Details for 16 Balsam Street

StatusActive
MLS #756831
Days on Market40
Taxes$5,198 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,171 SF
CountyLehigh County

Location

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Building Information for 16 Balsam Street

Stories2Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,171 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,000 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,567

Property Taxes

$433

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 16 Balsam Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42077
  • Cross Street: Schantz Rd.
  • Directions: From Rt 309 - Tilghman St. west - Turn left on Hausman Rd. - Right on Schantz Rd - Right on Balsam St - House on left.
  • Latitude: 40.5808
  • Longitude: -75.590937
  • MLS Area Major: Upper Macungie
  • Zoning: R2-Low Density Residentia
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 546681175627 001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,198
  • Tax Assessed Value: $240,200
School Information
  • Elementary School: Fogelsville
  • Elementary School District: Parkland
  • High School: Parkland
  • High School District: Parkland
  • Middle Or Junior School: Springhouse
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Parkland
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2456.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 2456.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.601
  • Lot Size Area: 26171.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 169.99 X 106.3 IRREG
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 26171.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1971
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: - Combo 1/2 bath & Laundry Rm
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 6.00
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: HalfBath
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: - Storage Room (Electric Hot Water Heater)
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: -Luxury vinyl floor
  • Room Dimensions: 22.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: -Luxury vinyl Floor
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: -Luxury vinyl floor, wood stove
  • Room Dimensions: 23.00 x 14.00
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Room Description: -Tile floor, tub/shower
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 8.00
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 11
  • Room Description: -Carpet, large walk-in closet, ceiling fan
  • Room Dimensions: 25.00 x 24.00
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 12
  • Room Description: -Cherry Cabinets, gas (propane) range
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 13
  • Room Description: -H/W floor, sliding door to deck
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 14
  • Room Description: -H/W floor, bow window, propane stove
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 16 Balsam Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2025

Price Change

GLVRMLS #756831

$489,900
May 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #756831

$500,000
Jul 16, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1466553833

$357,500
Jul 16, 2021

Closed

GLVRMLS #669144

$357,500
Jun 8, 2021

Pending

GLVRMLS #669144

May 31, 2021

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #669144

$369,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2025

Price Change

GLVRMLS #756831

$489,900
05/06/2025

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #756831

$500,000
07/16/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1466553833

$357,500
07/16/2021

Closed

GLVRMLS #669144

$357,500
06/08/2021

Pending

GLVRMLS #669144

05/31/2021

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #669144

$369,900

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Public Records for 16 Balsam Street

Taxable ValueLand$56,500Additions$183,700Total$240,200
Tax Record2025$5,198 ($433 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,170 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971ZoningR2CountyLEHIGHAPN546681175627-1

Schools near 16 Balsam Street

This home is within Parkland School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Fogelsville School
PublicK to 5

Springhouse Middle School
Public6 to 8

Parkland Senior High School
Public9 to 12

VETERANS MEMORIAL EL SCH
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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16 Balsam Street is a single family home for sale in Allentown, PA 18104. This property was listed for sale on May 6, 2025 by BHHS Regency Real Estate, it's currently listed at $489,900. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on July 16, 2021. This listing's school district is Parkland School District. Nearby schools include Fogelsville School, Springhouse Middle School and Parkland Senior High School. 16 Balsam Street is a 5-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,456 sqft single family home built in 1971.

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