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221 Franklin Street

Alburtis Borough, PA 18011

4 beds
3 baths
3,800 sqft
11,657 sqft lot
$111 per sqft
1879 build

Ask how to receive a $3,000 lender credit! Charming circa 1879 Victorian Farmhouse, ideally located in the heart of Alburtis with an IN-LAW suite, and detached Barn/Garage! Steeped in character and filled with warmth, this home showcases 9 ft ceilings on the main level and original pine floors throughout (hidden by some carpet!). The spacious, eat-in kitchen features quality cabinetry, a center island, and recessed lighting—perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The formal dining room is a true standout with hand-painted murals by Ernst Hartenfeld dating back to the 1930s—a unique and rare touch of history. A welcoming covered side porch leads into an oversized mudroom and main floor laundry, offering convenience and extra storage. First Floor Bedroom and half bath for guests. Upstairs, you'll find 2-3 bedrooms, a full bath, and access to a walk-up unfinished attic. Walk-out lower level offers incredible versatility with an in-law suite, two finished rooms, a mini kitchenette, a full bath, and an additional storage space—perfect for guests, entertaining, or a home office setup. Efficient mini split heat/AC within the newer addition to the house built in 1998. Picturesque backyard leads to a detached 2-car garage with loft storage and an off-street parking pad, making this property as functional as it is beautiful. Walking distance to parks, school, community center, Downtown & restaurants. And Zoned Commercial for potential business opportunities - Check w/ the Borough.

Listing courtesy of GLVR / Keller Williams Northampton

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 15, 2025 •

MLS# 755350 —

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The Building

Construction Materials:

Brick, VinylSiding
Architectural Style:

Farmhouse,Victorian
Year Built:

1879
Roof:

Asphalt,Fiberglass
Levels:

TwoAndOneHalf
Basement:

ExteriorEntry,Full,Finished,WalkOutAccess
Basement:

true
Building Area:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area:

2900.0
Below Grade Finished Area:

900.0
Window Features:

Drapes
Exterior Features:

Patio
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered,Patio

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic, DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen, FamilyRoomLowerLevel, InLawFloorplan, KitchenIsland, MudRoom, FamilyRoomMainLevel, Storage, UtilityRoom, WalkInClosets, WindowTreatments
Stories Total:

2
Flooring:

Hardwood, Laminate, Resilient, Tile
Living Area:

3800.0
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Rooms Total:

10
Laundry Features:

MainLevel

Financial & Terms

Listing Terms:

Cash,Conventional,FHA,VaLoan
Ownership Type:

FeeSimple
Possession:

Immediately,Negotiable

Location

Longitude:

-75.602425
Latitude:

40.510569

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Detached
Zoning:

C-1
Parcel Number:

546356518123001
Lot Features:

Flat
Lot Size Acres:

0.268
Lot Size Area:

11657.0
Lot Size Dimensions:

67.5 X 228.75 IRREG
Lot Size Square Feet:

11,657 Sqft
Lot Size Units:

SquareFeet
Lot Size Source:

PublicRecords
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

PublicRoad

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

$6,526.72

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Bathrooms Half:

1
Bathrooms Full:

2
Bathrooms Total:

3

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

CeilingFans,Ductless,WallWindowUnits
Cooling:

true
Heating:

Ductless,Electric,HotWater,Oil
Heating:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Electric:

Amps200OrMore,CircuitBreakers
Water Heater:

Tankless
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, ElectricRange, Microwave, OilWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer

Schools

Elementary School:

Alburtis Elementary School
Middle School:

Lower Macungie Middle School
Middle School District:

East Penn
High School:

Emmaus High School
High School District:

East Penn

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Not In Development
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Detached, Garage, OffStreet, OnStreet
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$425,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,275
Taxes	$543
Insurance	$116
Utilities	$564 See report
Total	$3,498/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/14/25 May 14, 2025	Listed / Active	GLVR	$425,000	21.4% (7.8% / YR)
8/15/22 Aug 15, 2022		GLVR	$350,000

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This house located in Alburtis, PA 18011 is currently for sale for $425,000. 221 Franklin Street is a 3,800 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths. This house is in the attendance area of Emmaus High School, Alburtis Elementary School, and Lower Macungie Middle School.

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