949 Wyandotte St · Bethlehem, PA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $511 – $949
Heat risk 4/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 100°F)
- 6 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 13 days/yr
Wind risk 4/10 · Minor
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 18.0%
Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 6 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +20.6/30.0
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- DSCR +6.5/10.0
- 1% rule +4.7/10.0
- Rent growth +4.3/5.0
- Livability +4.1/5.0
- Schools +3.5/10.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$195,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Detached homes at this price point in Bethlehem don’t come around often. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to put their own touch on a home while enjoying the close proximity to everything downtown has to offer. The main level offers a comfortable living area, a generous dining space, and a functional kitchen layout with brand new appliances. Upstairs includes three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with a finished third-floor bonus room that works perfectly as an office, flex space, or extra storage. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, complete with a second full bathroom—ideal for guests or extended living arrangements. Outdoor spaces include a welcoming front porch, a side patio for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious backyard that backs to a wooded setting for added privacy. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home offers strong potential, everyday convenience, and the added bonus of low property taxes. Property is sold "As-Is". Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!
Key facts
- Spacious backyard
- Finished lower level
- Side patio
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Property features AI
Exterior
- Parking: No on-street parking directly in front of the home; street parking available on side streets
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric with circuit breakers; Natural gas
- Home design: Detached structure
- Construction: Vinyl siding; Slab foundation; Asphalt/fiberglass roof; Built information from assessor
- Exterior features: Deck(s); Not in a development; Paved public road access
Interior
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms on the upper level (Master bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3)
- Flooring: Hardwood flooring; Laminated flooring
- Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
- Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Natural gas heating; Natural gas hot water
- Interior features: Fully finished walkout basement; Bonus room; Office; Mud room; Storage room; Utility room; Living room; Dining room; Family room
- Laundry & utility: Utility room
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $195k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $259 ($3k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $189k (3.3% below list).
- Recommended offer: $189k (3.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 7.9% vs local median 4.3% in Bethlehem — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 82/100 on livability (#138 in PA, #1,122 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: commute F.
- Bethlehem Area SD (urban): math 31% / reading 49% proficiency, ranked #342 of 539 in PA (top 64%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Zoned schools: Fountain Hill El Sch (math 12% / reading 37%, grade F, #1,180 of 1,518 statewide, top 80%, 513 students, 86% FRL); Broughal Ms (math 7% / reading 31%, grade F, #447 of 512 statewide, top 88%, 500 students, 88% FRL); Liberty Hs (math 36% / reading 10%, grade F, #382 of 437 statewide, top 87%, 2,640 students, 50% FRL) — zoned schools average 74% FRL vs 43% district-wide (32 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
- Zoned-school proficiency averages 22% at this address vs 40% district-wide (-18 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Bethlehem Area SD average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.2%/yr); 156 active listings in the ZIP; 25 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 567 units permitted in Northampton County in 2024 (151 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($61k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.2% rent growth), your $55k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
- 5 sale attempts since 12y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: moderate wildfire risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.97% ✗
- Cap rate
- 7.89%
- Cash-on-cash
- 5.70%
- DSCR
- 1.25
- GRM
- 8.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $283,212
- List price
- $195,000
- Delta
- -31.15%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 733 Finady Ave | 0.15mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 1,536 (+2%) | 11mo | $320,000 | $208 | 73 |
| 708 Wyandotte St | 0.23mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,517 (+1%) | 13mo | $275,000 | $181 | 72 |
| 3870 Route 378 | 0.34mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,632 (+9%) | 3mo | $230,000 | $141 | 62 |
| 827 S Lynn St | 0.56mi | 2/1.0 | 1,540 (+3%) | 10mo | $300,000 | $195 | 61 |
| 520 S Lynn St | 0.56mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,440 (-4%) | 6mo | $295,000 | $205 | 58 |
| 737 Finady Ave | 0.15mi | 3/2.5 (+1) | 1,340 (-11%) | 11mo | $330,000 | $246 | 56 |
| 1056 Graham St | 0.69mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 1,420 (-5%) | 0mo | $285,000 | $201 | 52 |
| 600 S Hoffert St | 0.39mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,328 (-11%) | 11mo | $275,000 | $207 | 49 |
| 2189 Kistler Ave | 0.66mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 1,624 (+8%) | 2mo | $387,500 | $239 | 47 |
| 1138 Moravia St | 0.43mi | 3/2.5 (+1) | 1,613 (+8%) | 12mo | $315,000 | $195 | 46 |
| 958 Jeter Ave | 0.59mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,626 (+8%) | 10mo | $255,958 | $157 | 45 |
| 1024 Delaware Ave Unit 1st Flr | 0.46mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,355 (-10%) | 16mo | $239,900 | $177 | 40 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 7.18% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -3.2%
- Equity multiple
- 0.87×
- Total profit
- $-6,874
- Equity at exit
- $29,075
- IRR
- 10.4%
- Equity multiple
- 1.95×
- Total profit
- $52,052
- Equity at exit
- $16,860
Cash invested: $54,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 62 Landlord-Friendly
- State Pennsylvania
- 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 18015
- Home prices YoY
- -30.7%
- Rents YoY
- 7.2%
- Active inventory
- 156
- Price-to-rent
- 8.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,885 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,023
- Tax from tax record
- −$126 /mo · $1,516/yr
- Insurance
- −$81
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$396
- Net cashflow
- $259
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $370 | -5% $314 | +0% $259 | +5% $204 | +10% $149 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $110 | -5% $185 | +0% $259 | +5% $334 | +10% $408 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $357 | -0.5pp $309 | base $259 | +0.5pp $209 | +1.0pp $157 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $48,750
- Closing costs
- $5,850
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 25 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 W 9th St Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1152 | $2,100 | $1.82 | 22d | 1 | 0.15mi |
| 14 Finady Ave Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1500 | $1,600 | $1.07 | 22d | 1 | 0.21mi |
| 541 Jischke St Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1090 | $1,800 | $1.65 | 24d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 521 Hess St Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1120 | $1,500 | $1.34 | 22d | 1 | 0.42mi |
| 708 Cherokee St Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1200 | $2,500 | $2.08 | 45d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 540 Seneca St Apt 2 Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 950 | $1,520 | $1.60 | 4d | 1 | 0.48mi |
| 517 Seneca St Unit 1 Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1500 | $2,200 | $1.47 | 45d | 1 | 0.54mi |
| 1217 Broadway Unit 2 Fountain Hill, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1340 | $1,550 | $1.16 | 24d | 1 | 0.57mi |
| 1129 Russell Ave Fountain Hill, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1376 | $1,900 | $1.38 | 45d | 1 | 0.67mi |
| 1129 Russell Ave Fountain Hill, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1376 | $1,750 | $1.27 | 24d | 1 | 0.67mi |
| 11 W 2nd St Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1620 | $2,550 | $1.57 | 24d | 4 | 0.88mi |
| 311 E 3rd St Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1189 | $2,330 | $1.96 | 4d | 3 | 0.93mi |
| 565 W Lehigh St Bethlehem, PA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 875 | $1,950 | $2.23 | 45d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 824 E 8th St Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.5 | 952 | $1,400 | $1.47 | 45d | 1 | 1.06mi |
| 740 Laufer St Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 910 | $1,650 | $1.81 | 15d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 610 E 3rd St Bethlehem, PA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 974 | $3,008 | $3.09 | 4d | 8 | 1.09mi |
| 320 2nd Ave Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1024 | $1,950 | $1.90 | 4d | 1 | 1.14mi |
| 938 E 4th St #401 Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 928 | $2,150 | $2.32 | 45d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 938 E 4th St Unit 201 Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 982 | $2,350 | $2.39 | 45d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 315 State St Unit 2 Bethlehem, PA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 900 | $1,200 | $1.33 | 4d | 1 | 1.33mi |
| 30 E Market St Apt 1 Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,950 | $1.62 | 45d | 1 | 1.35mi |
| 239 E Church St Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1724 | $2,950 | $1.71 | 24d | 1 | 1.38mi |
| 517 Schaffer St Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,900 | $1.58 | 4d | 1 | 1.39mi |
| 1113 E 4th St Unit 1 Bethlehem, PA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,350 | $1.35 | 24d | 1 | 1.39mi |
| 417 Linden St Bethlehem, PA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1699 | $2,450 | $1.44 | 4d | 1 | 1.43mi |
Listing history 16 events
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2026-05-07status Pending 1282-char remark
Show marketing remark (1162 chars)
Detached homes at this price point in Bethlehem don’t come around often. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to put their own touch on a home while enjoying the close proximity to everything downtown has to offer. The main level offers a comfortable living area, a generous dining space, and a functional kitchen layout with brand new appliances. Upstairs includes three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with a finished third-floor bonus room that works perfectly as an office, flex space, or extra storage. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, complete with a second full bathroom—ideal for guests or extended living arrangements. Outdoor spaces include a welcoming front porch, a side patio for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious backyard that backs to a wooded setting for added privacy. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home offers strong potential, everyday convenience, and the added bonus of low property taxes. Property is sold "As-Is". Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!
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2026-05-07status Pending 1263-char remark
Show marketing remark (1162 chars)
Detached homes at this price point in Bethlehem don’t come around often. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to put their own touch on a home while enjoying the close proximity to everything downtown has to offer. The main level offers a comfortable living area, a generous dining space, and a functional kitchen layout with brand new appliances. Upstairs includes three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with a finished third-floor bonus room that works perfectly as an office, flex space, or extra storage. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, complete with a second full bathroom—ideal for guests or extended living arrangements. Outdoor spaces include a welcoming front porch, a side patio for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious backyard that backs to a wooded setting for added privacy. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home offers strong potential, everyday convenience, and the added bonus of low property taxes. Property is sold "As-Is". Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!
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2026-05-07status Pending
Show marketing remark (1162 chars)
Detached homes at this price point in Bethlehem don’t come around often. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to put their own touch on a home while enjoying the close proximity to everything downtown has to offer. The main level offers a comfortable living area, a generous dining space, and a functional kitchen layout with brand new appliances. Upstairs includes three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with a finished third-floor bonus room that works perfectly as an office, flex space, or extra storage. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, complete with a second full bathroom—ideal for guests or extended living arrangements. Outdoor spaces include a welcoming front porch, a side patio for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious backyard that backs to a wooded setting for added privacy. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home offers strong potential, everyday convenience, and the added bonus of low property taxes. Property is sold "As-Is". Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!
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2026-05-02$195,000 Active 1263-char remark
Show marketing remark (1263 chars)
Detached homes at this price point in Bethlehem don't come around often. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to put their own touch on a home while enjoying the close proximity to everything downtown has to offer. The main level offers a comfortable living area, a generous dining space, and a functional kitchen layout with brand new appliances. Upstairs includes three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with a finished third-floor bonus room that works perfectly as an office, flex space, or extra storage. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, complete with a second full bathroom--ideal for guests or extended living arrangements. Outdoor spaces include a welcoming front porch, a side patio for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious backyard that backs to a wooded setting for added privacy. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home offers strong potential, everyday convenience, and the added bonus of low property taxes. Property is sold ''As-Is''. List of township-required CO repairs will be available shortly. Buyer is responsible for any township-required repairs. Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!
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2026-05-01$195,000 Active
Show marketing remark (1162 chars)
Detached homes at this price point in Bethlehem don’t come around often. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to put their own touch on a home while enjoying the close proximity to everything downtown has to offer. The main level offers a comfortable living area, a generous dining space, and a functional kitchen layout with brand new appliances. Upstairs includes three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with a finished third-floor bonus room that works perfectly as an office, flex space, or extra storage. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, complete with a second full bathroom—ideal for guests or extended living arrangements. Outdoor spaces include a welcoming front porch, a side patio for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious backyard that backs to a wooded setting for added privacy. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home offers strong potential, everyday convenience, and the added bonus of low property taxes. Property is sold "As-Is". Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!
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2026-05-01$195,000 Active 1282-char remark
Show marketing remark (1162 chars)
Detached homes at this price point in Bethlehem don’t come around often. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to put their own touch on a home while enjoying the close proximity to everything downtown has to offer. The main level offers a comfortable living area, a generous dining space, and a functional kitchen layout with brand new appliances. Upstairs includes three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath, along with a finished third-floor bonus room that works perfectly as an office, flex space, or extra storage. The finished lower level adds even more versatility, complete with a second full bathroom—ideal for guests or extended living arrangements. Outdoor spaces include a welcoming front porch, a side patio for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious backyard that backs to a wooded setting for added privacy. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this home offers strong potential, everyday convenience, and the added bonus of low property taxes. Property is sold "As-Is". Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!
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2025-08-19soldstatus $153,700
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2024-11-13historical
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2024-11-07$175,000 Active
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2015-01-16soldstatus $13,500 Sold
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2014-12-12status Pending
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2014-12-05price $14,000
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2014-12-02price $18,000
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2014-09-26$24,500 Active
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1997-12-02soldstatus $15,000
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1997-12-01soldstatus $15,000
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $1,516 · $126/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,299 · $192/mo
- Expected delta
- +$782/yr (+$65/mo · 51.6%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 5/10 Major
- Heat 4/10 Moderate 6 d/yr ≥100°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 4/10 Moderate 18% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $22,623
- − Mortgage interest
- −$10,923
- − Property taxes
- −$1,516
- − Insurance
- −$975
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,810
- − Management
- −$1,810
- − Depreciation
- −$5,673
- Taxable loss
- −$84
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$20
- After-tax cash flow
- $3,130/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Bethlehem Area SD
- NCES district ID
- 4203570
- Math proficiency
- 31% ▼ -2.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 49% ▼ -6.00%
- Median HH income
- $55,124
- Composite
- 34.92/100
- National rank
- #5068
- State rank
- #342 of 539 in PA
Livability — Bethlehem
- Score
- 82/100
- State rank
- #138
- US rank
- #1122
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Bethlehem, PA
- County
- Northampton County · 236,814 people
- City population
- 129,661
- Metro
- Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
- Population (ZIP)
- 34,852
- Household income
- $60,800
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1525.0
Population outlook (Northampton County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 312,227 people
- By 2030
- 314,769 · +0.8%
- By 2040
- 316,914 · +1.5%
- By 2050
- 318,037 · +1.9%
- By 2075
- 334,003 · +7.0%
- By 2100
- 344,696 · +10.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 53% Hispanic / Latino 29% Two or more races 14% Black 10% Asian 5%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 19% Dominican 3%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 4% Danish 1% Iranian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 12% · Canada, China, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 73% English-only · Spanish 21% Chinese 2% Other Indo-European 2%
Political lean MEDSL · Northampton
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 48.6% · R 50.4%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -14.1pp toward R · 2008: 12.3pp · 2024: -1.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+1.8 2020: D+0.7 2016: R+3.8 2012: D+4.6 2008: D+12.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -122.95%
- Current HPI
- 277.4721
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 7.18%
- Metro
- Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 1.68%
- F500 in state
- 34
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | $309B |
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| Insurance | 2 | $27B |
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| Telecommunications / Media | 1 | $124B |
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| Industrial Distribution | 1 | $22B |
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| Financial Services | 1 | $20B |
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| Chemicals / Materials | 1 | $18B |
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Price history
+1233.3% since first listed19 events — show timeline
- 2026-06-05 Sold (MLS) $200,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2026-06-05 Sold (MLS) $200,000 PMAR
- 2026-06-05 Sold (MLS) $200,000 GLVRMLS
- 2026-05-07 Pending — BRIGHT MLS
- 2026-05-07 Pending — PMAR
- 2026-05-07 Pending — GLVRMLS
- 2026-05-02 Listed $195,000 PMAR
- 2026-05-01 Listed $195,000 GLVRMLS
- 2026-05-01 Listed $195,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2025-08-19 Sold (Public Records) $153,700 Public Records
- 2024-11-13 Listing Removed — GLVRMLS
- 2024-11-07 Listed $175,000 GLVRMLS
- 2015-01-16 Sold (MLS) $13,500 GLVRMLS
- 2014-12-12 Pending — GLVRMLS
- 2014-12-05 Price Changed $14,000 GLVRMLS
- 2014-12-02 Price Changed $18,000 GLVRMLS
- 2014-09-26 Listed $24,500 GLVRMLS
- 1997-12-02 Sold (Public Records) $15,000 Public Records
- 1997-12-01 Sold (Public Records) $15,000 Public Records
Property tax history
-4.8%/yrLatest (2026): $1,516 · +3.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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