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$250,653$261 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $78,000 on May 13, 2015

1509 VALLEY RD

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
2,564 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$251K
$233K low$268K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,000 · May 13, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,935 (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.$99,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

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
James Buchanan Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Nitschmann Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Bethlehem Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18018These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,847
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,411 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,513
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,632
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

1509 Valley Rd 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 78% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Bethlehem 18018

What homes are worth in Bethlehem 18018

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

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$179K$615K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Bethlehem 18018.

How it measures up in Bethlehem 18018

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethlehem 18018.

Estimated value$250,653
CheaperTypical $288,729Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,460 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size2,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 1509 Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,65325% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26185% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²7% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,564 ft²26% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than195273% of homes36% of homes

About 1509 Valley Rd

How much is 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA is $250,653 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $233,394 to $267,912. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA last sold on May 13, 2015 for $78,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA built?

1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to James Buchanan Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Nitschmann Middle School (middle), rated C-; Liberty 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 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is worth more than 25% of them ($250,653 against a typical $288,729), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($261 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 7% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,460 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (2,564 ft² against a typical 4,225 ft²) and it is newer than 73% of them (1952 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 22% 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 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1509 Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA was $2,935. The county assessed it at $99,800.

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