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$1,159,922$260 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1520 BLACK RIVER RD

BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
4
Beds
4
Baths
4,468 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.
17.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,577 (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.$498,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$189,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$498,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$498,700

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.17.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

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

E
Hopewell Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.5 mi
M
Southern Lehigh Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Southern Lehigh High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Southern Lehigh 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

1520 Black River 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Lehigh County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Among the largest homes in Lehigh County
  • Among the largest lots in Bethlehem 18015
  • Older than 71% of homes in Lehigh County

What homes are worth in Bethlehem 18015

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

This home
$124K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 97% 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$1,159,922
CheaperTypical $271,514Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$260
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area4,468 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,594 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size17.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 1520 Black River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18015Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,159,92297% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26084% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than4,468 ft²95% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than17.27 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than193558% of homes29% of homes

About 1520 Black River Rd

How much is 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA is $1,159,922 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,086,448 to $1,233,396. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA last sold on May 11, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,468 square feet of living space and a 17.27-acre lot.

When was 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA built?

1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Hopewell Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Southern Lehigh Middle School (middle), rated A; Southern Lehigh High School (high), rated A. All sit in Southern Lehigh School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18015?

Among the 8,645 homes in Bethlehem 18015, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,159,922 against a typical $271,514), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($260 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 95% of them (4,468 ft² against a typical 1,594 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (17.27 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1935 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than almost all 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 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1520 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA was $8,577. The county assessed it at $498,700.

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