Lehigh County property record for 217 E Howe St, Allentown, PA 18109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,815 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $181,085 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,795 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640763607956-1 |
| Primary APN | 640763607956-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,815 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90.2 ft deep x 42.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 E HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALLENTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18109-2467 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-MH |
| Legal Description | DIST:02 CITY/MUNI/TWP:ALLENTOWN SUBD:ALLENTOWN HART REDEV |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLENTOWN HART REDEV |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLENTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 9602 |
The current owner of 217 E Howe St bought it in March 2012.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 E HOWE ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18109-2467 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20129698 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 E Howe St was $4,795.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Allentown City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Allentown City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,795.00 | $146,500 Land $12,400 Building $134,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,759.00 | $146,500 Land $12,400 Building $134,100 | |
| 2013 | $146,500 Land $12,400 Building $134,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 E Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 3, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 217 E Howe St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LCA ALLENTOWN DIVISION serves 118,000 people · EPA ID PA3390024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lehigh WiFi.
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