6996 Beth Bath Pike · Bethlehem, PA 18014

$449,900

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,616 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 5 Days on market

Built 1963 0.45 ac lot $278/sqft · at area comps Est $568k · 21% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the F 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).

• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• Cash flow +5.2/30.0
• Schools +4.4/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +0.2/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to your new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT with just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in the Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - you'll be just MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

Key facts

• Quartz countertops
• Flexible layout
• Open-concept living

Tags

• REMODELED HOME
• FLEXIBLE LAYOUT
• OPEN-CONCEPT LIVING
• FULLY REMODELED KITCHEN
• CENTER ISLAND WITH SEATING
• QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage (1 car)
• Utilities: Well water; Septic tank
• Home design: Single-family property
• Construction: Brick and vinyl siding exterior; Asphalt/fiberglass roof; Below-grade finished area (basement) of 448; Above-grade finished area of 1,616; Built on foundation (details not specified)
• Exterior features: Lot zoned for single-family residential

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric oven; Electric range; Microwave; Refrigerator
• Flooring: Carpet; Luxury vinyl; Luxury vinyl plank; Tile
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Ductless heating; Ductless cooling
• Interior features: Dining area; Kitchen island; Finished basement
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Dryer hookup; Electric water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $450k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-12k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $269k (40.2% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $234k (48.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $234k (48.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

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.
• Northampton Area SD (suburban): math 47% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #153 of 539 in PA (top 28%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Zoned schools: George Wolf El Sch (math 37% / reading 52%, grade F, #815 of 1,518 statewide, top 56%, 447 students, 50% FRL); Northampton Area Ms (math 24% / reading 46%, grade F, #322 of 512 statewide, top 64%, 1,256 students, 42% FRL); Northampton Area Hs (math 60% / reading 24%, grade F, #230 of 437 statewide, top 53%, 1,862 students, 31% FRL) — zoned schools average 41% FRL vs 22% district-wide (19 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: 62 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 567 units permitted in Northampton County in 2024 (151 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $13k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

• Only 5 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 9 sale attempts since 19y 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

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 23% chance of damaging wind over 30y — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $233,698 (48.1% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. Built in 1963 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 0.52% ✗
• Cap rate: 3.56%
• Cash-on-cash: -9.76%
• DSCR: 0.57
• GRM: 16.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $568,133
• List price: $449,900
• Delta: -20.81%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
5370 Hanoverville Rd	0.56mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,606 (-1%)	6mo	$324,900	$202	59
6960 Constitution Dr	0.46mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,741 (+8%)	1mo	$390,000	$224	56
7018 Oak Ln	0.47mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,783 (+10%)	2mo	$588,888	$330	50
4040 Maria Ln	0.74mi	3/2.0	1,653 (+2%)	14mo	$490,400	$297	46
5536 Republic Way	0.55mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,848 (+14%)	23mo	$430,000	$233	22

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -33.8%
• Equity multiple: -0.10×
• Total profit: $-138,238
• Equity at exit: $67,082

10-year hold

• IRR: -42.5%
• Equity multiple: -0.63×
• Total profit: $-204,814
• Equity at exit: $38,899

Cash invested: $125,972 (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

10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 18014

• Active inventory: 62
• Price-to-rent: 16.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,337 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,359
• Tax from tax record: −$323 /mo · $3,882/yr
• Insurance: −$187
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$491
• Net cashflow: $-1,024

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,633

Max offer price $268,994

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-769	-5% $-897	+0% $-1,024	+5% $-1,151	+10% $-1,279
Rent	-10% $-1,209	-5% $-1,116	+0% $-1,024	+5% $-932	+10% $-839
Rate	-1.0pp $-797	-0.5pp $-910	base $-1,024	+0.5pp $-1,141	+1.0pp $-1,259

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: $112,475
• Closing costs: $13,497
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
5143 Cheryl Dr Unit 5143 Bethlehem, PA	2.0	2.0	1100	$1,950	$1.77	4d	1	0.65mi
4747 Cheryl Dr Bethlehem, PA	2.0	2.0	1134	$2,200	$1.94	23d	1	0.76mi
4613 Cheryl Dr Bethlehem, PA	2.0	2.0	1134	$2,200	$1.94	15d	1	0.84mi
1160 Brentwood Ave Bethlehem, PA	4.0	2.5	1712	$3,200	$1.87	4d	1	1.27mi

Listing history 30 events

1. 2026-05-18
   status Pending 1698-char remark
2. 2026-05-13
   listed $449,900 Active 1698-char remark
3. 2016-04-20
   soldstatus $235,000
4. 2016-03-31
   status Under Contract 1028-char remark

   Show marketing remark (999 chars)

   NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

5. 2016-03-31
   soldstatus $235,000 Sold 1028-char remark

   Show marketing remark (999 chars)

   NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

6. 2016-03-31
   soldstatus $235,000

   Show marketing remark (999 chars)

   NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

7. 2016-03-31
   soldstatus $235,000 Sold

   Show marketing remark (999 chars)

   NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

8. 2016-03-30
   soldstatus $235,000 Sold 1028-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1028 chars)

   NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to your new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT with just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in the Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - you'll be just MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

9. 2016-03-29
   status Under Contract 1028-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1028 chars)

   NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to your new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT with just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in the Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - you'll be just MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

10. 2016-03-28
    soldstatus $235,000 Sold 1028-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1028 chars)

    NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to your new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT with just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in the Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - you'll be just MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

11. 2016-02-12
    status Under Contract 1028-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1028 chars)

    NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to your new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT with just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in the Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - you'll be just MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

12. 2016-01-17
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

13. 2016-01-14
    historical
14. 2015-11-23
    listed $239,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

15. 2015-11-22
    listed $239,000 Active 1028-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1028 chars)

    NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to your new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT with just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in the Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - you'll be just MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

16. 2015-11-22
    listed $239,000

    Show marketing remark (1028 chars)

    NEWLY REMODELED Multi-Level Home with 4 BEDROOMS and Open Floor Plan! The perfect MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME: 3 BR (Master BR and 2 BR) and Full Bath on Upper Level and 1 Master BR and Full Bath on Lower Level. Extra ENTRANCE for lower level area. The CUSTOM SPACIOUS KITCHEN with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Tiled Backsplash overlooks the Open Backyard. Covered patio with backyard views. New Hot Water Heater. New Energy Efficient Double Pane Windows, New Exterior Doors, New Interior Paint and Exterior Paint. New Floors Throughout. SPACIOUS Living Room on Main Level and FamilyRoom on Lower Level. Premium Paver Walkway leads to your new front door. Attached 1 car GARAGE. Beautiful OPEN LOT with just under half-an-acre! Lots of Parking in the Driveway for visitors and car enthusiasts. GREAT LOCATION - you'll be just MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE in the Lehigh Valley! Conveniently located to RT 22, 33, 78 and Lehigh Valley International Airport. Schedule your appointment today and make this 4 BEDROOM HOME yours!

17. 2015-03-27
    soldstatus $85,000 Sold
18. 2015-03-08
    status Pending
19. 2015-02-11
    price $90,000
20. 2015-02-09
    status Active
21. 2014-12-19
    status Pending
22. 2014-11-24
    price $94,500
23. 2014-07-03
    listed $99,500 Active
24. 2012-08-30
    historical
25. 2012-03-31
    listed $174,000
26. 2008-03-03
    soldstatus $185,567
27. 2008-02-27
    soldstatus $185,567
28. 2008-01-22
    listed $185,000
29. 2008-01-19
    historical
30. 2007-07-19
    listed $195,000

ⓘ 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: $3,882 · $323/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $5,495 · $458/mo
• Expected delta: +$1,613/yr (+$134/mo · 41.6%)

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 23% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $28,044
• − Mortgage interest: −$25,201
• − Property taxes: −$3,882
• − Insurance: −$2,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,244
• − Management: −$2,244
• − Depreciation: −$13,088
• Taxable loss: −$20,864
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$5,007
• After-tax cash flow: $-7,281/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: Northampton Area SD
• NCES district ID: 4217370
• Math proficiency: 47% ▼ -1.00%
• Reading proficiency: 54% ▼ -13.00%
• Median HH income: $62,326
• Composite: 44.35/100
• National rank: #2822
• State rank: #153 of 539 in PA

Livability — Bethlehem

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #138
• US rank: #1122

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime B+ Employment C Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings C+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• City population: 129,661
• Population (ZIP): 12,474

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: Predominantly White (88%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 88% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 4% Black 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Polish 3% Danish 3%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Indo-European 1%

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: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -145.54%
• Current HPI: 212.4688
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.68%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	2	$309B
▸Insurance	2	$27B
▸Telecommunications / Media	1	$124B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$22B
▸Financial Services	1	$20B
▸Chemicals / Materials	1	$18B

Price history

+138.5% since first listed

31 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-05 Sold (MLS) $465,000 GLVRMLS
• 2026-05-18 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2026-05-13 Listed $449,900 GLVRMLS
• 2016-04-20 Sold (Public Records) $235,000 Public Records
• 2016-03-31 Pending — TREND
• 2016-03-31 Sold (MLS) $235,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2016-03-31 Sold (MLS) $235,000 GLVRMLS
• 2016-03-31 Sold (MLS) $235,000 TREND
• 2016-03-30 Sold (MLS) $235,000 TREND
• 2016-03-29 Pending — TREND
• 2016-03-28 Sold (MLS) $235,000 TREND
• 2016-02-12 Pending — TREND
• 2016-01-17 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2016-01-14 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
• 2015-11-23 Listed $239,000 GLVRMLS
• 2015-11-22 Listed $239,000 TREND
• 2015-11-22 Listed $239,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2015-03-27 Sold (MLS) $85,000 GLVRMLS
• 2015-03-08 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2015-02-11 Price Changed $90,000 GLVRMLS
• 2015-02-09 Relisted — GLVRMLS
• 2014-12-19 Pending — GLVRMLS
• 2014-11-24 Price Changed $94,500 GLVRMLS
• 2014-07-03 Listed $99,500 GLVRMLS
• 2012-08-30 Listing Removed — GLVRMLS
• 2012-03-31 Listed $174,000 GLVRMLS
• 2008-03-03 Sold (Public Records) $185,567 Public Records
• 2008-02-27 Sold (MLS) $185,567 GLVRMLS
• 2008-01-22 Listed $185,000 GLVRMLS
• 2008-01-19 Listing Removed — GLVRMLS
• 2007-07-19 Listed $195,000 GLVRMLS

Property tax history

+1.1%/yr

Latest (2026): $3,882 · +3.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.