42 Mertz Ln
Allentown, PA 18104
3 bd 2 ba 1,628 sqft Built 1895 Lot 5,537 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$140,000
Oct 31, 2005
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | Sold | $247,500 | Public Record |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $1,750 | LehighValley |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $1,795 | LehighValley |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Price changed | $249,900 | LehighValley |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $1,850 | LehighValley |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Price changed | $255,000 | MLS #700434 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Price changed | $259,900 | MLS #700434 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $1,895 | LehighValley |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Listed for rent | $1,950 | LehighValley |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Listed | $264,900 | MLS #700434 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Price changed | $264,900 | MLS #689916 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $1,950 | LehighValley |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Price changed | $265,000 | MLS #689916 |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Price changed for rent | $1,995 | LehighValley |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Price changed | $270,000 | MLS #689916 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Listed for rent | $2,100 | LehighValley |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Listed | $275,000 | MLS #689916 |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Listing removed | $1,350 | LehighValley |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Price changed for rent | $1,350 | LehighValley |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Listed for rent | $1,325 | LehighValley |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Listing removed | $1,350 | LehighValley |
| Oct 30, 2017 | Listed for rent | $1,350 | LehighValley |
| Feb 6, 2012 | Listing removed | $194,900 | BrightMLS |
| Dec 28, 2009 | Listing removed | $199,900 | LehighValley |
| Dec 15, 2009 | Listed | $199,900 | MLS #350303 |
| Dec 13, 2009 | Listed for rent | $1,250 | LehighValley |
| Jun 4, 2009 | Listing removed | $1,395 | LehighValley |
| May 11, 2009 | Listing removed | $1,195 | BrightMLS |
| Apr 26, 2009 | Price changed for rent | $1,195 | LehighValley |
| Apr 5, 2009 | Price changed for rent | $1,250 | LehighValley |
| Mar 25, 2009 | Listed for rent | $1,250 | BrightMLS |
| Mar 22, 2009 | Price changed for rent | $1,295 | LehighValley |
| Mar 21, 2009 | Listed for rent | $1,395 | LehighValley |
| Dec 2, 2008 | Listed for rent | $1,395 | LehighValley |
| Jul 21, 2008 | Listed | $194,900 | MLS #5390610 |
| Oct 31, 2005 | Sold | $140,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $3,256 |
| 2024 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $3,026 |
| 2023 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,962 |
| 2022 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,950 |
| 2021 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,951 |
| 2020 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,951 |
| 2019 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,895 |
| 2018 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,800 |
| 2017 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,703 |
| 2016 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,657 |
| 2015 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,600 |
| 2014 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,495 |
| 2013 | $108,100 | $20,700 | $128,800 | $2,433 |
| 2012 | $35,650 | $7,300 | $42,950 | $2,504 |
| 2011 | $35,650 | $7,300 | $42,950 | $2,441 |
| 2010 | $35,650 | $7,300 | $42,950 | $2,261 |
| 2009 | $35,650 | $7,300 | $42,950 | $2,261 |
| 2008 | $35,650 | $7,300 | $42,950 | $2,238 |
Property facts
Year built
1895
Property type
single_family
Stories
3
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,628 sqft
Lot size
5,537 sqft
ZIP code
18104
City
Allentown
Street
Mertz Ln
Coordinates
40.58406, -75.53399
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Frequently asked questions
When did 42 Mertz Ln last sell?
42 Mertz Ln most recently sold on Oct 31, 2005 for $140,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 42 Mertz Ln?
The most recent total assessment for 42 Mertz Ln (year 2026) is $128,800 with $3,256 in property tax.
How does 42 Mertz Ln's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.0% below the last sale price of $140,000.
When was 42 Mertz Ln built?
42 Mertz Ln was built in 1895.
How does 42 Mertz Ln compare to others on Mertz Ln?
We track 1 other property on Mertz Ln. Browse the list under "Other properties on Mertz Ln" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 42 Mertz Ln?
42 Mertz Ln is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,628 sqft, 5,537 sqft lot single_family.
Is 42 Mertz Ln a flip candidate?
No — 42 Mertz Ln does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 42 Mertz Ln a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 42 Mertz Ln is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+4.5%
Implied 1-yr
+17.9%
2026 Q3
$584.7K
2026 Q4
$605K
ZIP 18104 — Median Price History + Forecast
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