
Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania
3161 E Church St, Whitehall Township, PA 18052
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire and develop 51 acres along the scenic Lehigh River in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. The parcel offers limitless potential for visionary residential, mixed-use, recreational, hospitality, or specialty development opportunities like data centers.This remarkable unimproved and unapproved parcel is adjacent to the recently recognized National Register of Historic Places site within Whitehall Township's historic Thomas Iron Company district and borders the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, creating a unique blend of history, nature, and future growth potential. The property also enjoys direct proximity to the popular Ironton Rail Trail, adding tremendous lifestyle and recreational appeal.With public water, sewer, and gas available nearby, the site is well-positioned for creative planning and long-term investment. Currently zoned OS-1, the parcel is contiguous to higher-density 5RA zoning, offering additional possibilities for developers and investors exploring a range of concepts, including age-restricted communities, residential development, destination projects, or other innovative uses.Rare riverfront development opportunities of this scale are increasingly difficult to find. Call for complete details and development information.
Location
- Street address
- 3161 E Church St
- County
- Lehigh County
- Zip code
- 18052
- School district
- Whitehall-Coplay
- Elevation
- 285 feet
Directions
From North on MacArthur Road, Left onto Lehigh Street, Left on Water Street to lot.
Property details
- Acreage
- 51.9 acres
- Zoning
- os-1
- MLS #
- LVAR 726327
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $3,583
Parcels
- 549963670701-001
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Howard Hanna
Lot
- View
- Hills
- Features
- Level
Structure
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | New listing | $2,990,000 | — | LVAR |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Listing removed | $2,990,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Sept 15, 2025 | Price drop | $2,990,000 | $910,000 -23.3% | LVAR |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Price increase | $3,900,000 | $500,000 14.7% | LVAR |
| Nov 7, 2023 | New listing | $3,400,000 | — | LVAR |
















