Allentown Real Estate & Homes for Sale in New Jersey
Allentown is a delightful borough located in Monmouth County, NJ. Home to 2,000 residents, this charming community is only an hour train ride away to Manhattan and less than an hour’s drive away to Philadelphia. Allentown is steeped in history, with many historical mansions and buildings dating as far back as the mid-1800s lining the neighborhoods. In addition to Allentown’s charm, residents enjoy the town’s many parks that are picture-perfect for picnics and kite flying. Real estate offerings in this lovely community include single-family homes, townhouses, historic homes, and some rural properties for custom building your home.
Many events are held throughout the year to the delight of residents. For residents who are looking to engage in some retail therapy, they may head over to the downtown district where there are a diverse array of unique boutiques and other retail shops with charming treasures. Allentown is also in close proximity to some of New Jersey’s best golf courses and the Horse Park of New Jersey is the premier equestrian park in the state. History buffs will also enjoy living in Allentown for its many historical attractions, which can mainly be seen along a walking tour on Main Street. With affordable real estate, access to excellent schools, yearly events and an overall welcoming ambiance, it’s no wonder why so many are proud to call the borough of Allentown home.
Real Estate Market Summary - Prices of Allentown Homes for Sale
Allentown is home to a unique array of real estate. Listing prices for single-family homes run from just under $230,000 for a charming 3 bedroom starter home to over $4 million for a lovely 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom home on a quiet cul-de-sac.
Allentown Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $336,671 compared to $337,386 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Allentown NJ. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Allentown to help you find the best home!