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$226,169$201 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $71,500 on Oct 1, 1999

1496 E 5TH ST

BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,124 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$226K
$205K low$247K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$71,500 · Oct 1, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$442 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$40,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNorthampton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Freemansburg Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
East Hills Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Freedom High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Bethlehem Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18015These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,642
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,719 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,214
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

1496 E 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Northampton County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Northampton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Northampton County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Bethlehem 18015

What homes are worth in Bethlehem 18015

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$128K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Bethlehem 18015.

How it measures up in Bethlehem 18015

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethlehem 18015.

Estimated value$226,169
CheaperTypical $275,523Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,124 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,586 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 1496 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18015Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,16930% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20159% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,124 ft²15% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac46% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than198986% of homes72% of homes

About 1496 E 5th St

How much is 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA is $226,169 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $205,331 to $247,007. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Oct 1, 1999 for $71,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA?

1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,124 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA built?

1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA?

1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Freemansburg Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; East Hills Middle School (middle), rated D+; Freedom High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Bethlehem Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18015?

Among the 8,645 homes in Bethlehem 18015, it is worth more than 30% of them ($226,169 against a typical $275,523), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($201 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,124 ft² against a typical 1,586 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1989 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Northampton County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1496 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA was $442. The county assessed it at $40,900.

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