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Townhomes Pennsylvania Lehigh County Allentown East Allentown
$2,300 Total Monthly Price

1217 N Nelson St

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Allentown, PA 18109

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,520 sq ft

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  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heating Available
1217 N Nelson St
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1217 N Nelson St
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MOVE-IN READY and full of natural light, this spacious three-story townhome sits in a quiet neighborhood close to everything you need. You ll love the open layout, large living room, and dining area with sliders leading to a big deck for relaxing or hosting friends. Upstairs offers three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. The fenced-in yard and 1-car garage add privacy and convenience. Great location near shopping, schools, and major highways. AVAILABLE NOW come see it today.

1217 N Nelson St is a townhome located in Lehigh County and the 18109 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Allentown City School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1991

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1.5 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Interior Spaces

1,520 Sq Ft Home 3-Story Property

Kitchen

Dishwasher

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup

Lot Details

1,716 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage Garage Door Opener

Schools

Allentown High School

Utilities

Heating Available

Community Details

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Garage - Attached
  • Garage Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Neighborhood

Allentown is the third largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and is situated along the Lehigh River about 50 miles from Philadelphia. East Allentown is nestled along a bend of the river and is home to two popular parks: Canal Park and Keck Park. Located just minutes from Downtown Allentown, residents have easy access to major attractions, including the PPL Center, an indoor arena hosting various sporting events, concerts, and more, just one mile away on Hamilton Street. Residents of East Allentown also live near the Allentown Art Museum, Fountain Park, and Lehigh Valley Mall in the city of Whitehall.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
McCann Bus & Tech, Allentown
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Moravian College
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Northampton CC, Fowler Center
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Lehigh University
Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
1217 N Nelson St is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from McCann Bus & Tech, Allentown. It is also near Moravian College and Northampton CC, Fowler Center.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Ritter El School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
463 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Sonia Sotomayor Dual Lang Imme
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
112 Students
Nearby
Harrison-Morton Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
704 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Louis E Dieruff High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,914 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
453 Students
Nearby
Our Lady Help Of Christians School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
73 Students
Nearby
Life Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
66 Students
Nearby
Children's Place
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

1217 N Nelson St is near Lehigh Valley International, located 4.3 miles or 9 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Link Belt
Drive: 48 min 30.8 mi
Colmar
Drive: 49 min 30.8 mi
Fortuna
Drive: 50 min 31.7 mi
Chalfont
Drive: 53 min 32.6 mi
New Britain
Drive: 57 min 35.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Lehigh Valley International
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Local Logic What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
78 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Active

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1217 N Nelson St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Airport Square Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Troxell Plaza Center
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Union Boulevard Shopping Plaza
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
1217 N Nelson St has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Da Vinci Science Center
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Lost River Caverns
Drive: 18 min 8.5 mi
Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
Drive: 19 min 10.2 mi
Flint Hill Farm Educational Center
Drive: 28 min 12.6 mi
1217 N Nelson St has 4 parks within 12.6 miles, including Da Vinci Science Center, Lost River Caverns, and Pool Wildlife Sanctuary.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Luke's Hospital - Sacred Heart Campus
Drive: 5 min 3.0 mi
St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
Surgical Specialty Center at Coordinated Health
Drive: 11 min 6.9 mi
1217 N Nelson St has 3 hospitals within 6.9 miles, the nearest is St. Luke's Hospital - Sacred Heart Campus which is 3.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Willow Grove Naval Air Station
Drive: 62 min 38.6 mi
Naval Air Development Center
Drive: 70 min 43.0 mi
Tobyhanna Army Depot
Drive: 74 min 53.6 mi
1217 N Nelson St has 3 military bases within 53.6 miles, the nearest is Willow Grove Naval Air Station which is 38.6 miles away and a 62 minute drive.

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