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Last sold for $500,000 on Jul 27, 2020

1550 BLACK RIVER RD

BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,344 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.
113.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Jul 27, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$490,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$490,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$490,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$490,700

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.17 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.113.44
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(4)

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
Salisbury Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.0 mi
H
Salisbury High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Salisbury Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Salisbury Township 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1550 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.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Among the largest lots in Bethlehem 18015
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lehigh County

How it measures up in Bethlehem 18015

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

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,588 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size113.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 1550 Black River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18015Lehigh County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²34% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than113.44 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than191241% of homes18% of homes

About 1550 Black River Rd

When did 1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Jul 27, 2020 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 113.44-acre lot.

When was 1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA built?

1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA?

1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Salisbury Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Salisbury High School (high), rated B-; Salisbury Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Salisbury Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1550 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18015?

Among the 8,645 homes in Bethlehem 18015, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,588 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (113.44 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1912 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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