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$244,703$225 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $193,000 on Jul 25, 2022

1553 RICHARD AVE

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,088 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.
3,184 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.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$245K
$235K low$255K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$193,000 · Jul 25, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$57,163
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$45,730
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.75%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$187,540
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC · recorded May 20, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,382 (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.$115,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLehigh
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(7)

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 SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Nitschmann Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

1553 Richard Ave 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 80% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% 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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$177K$616K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$244,703
CheaperTypical $287,312Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size3,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 1553 Richard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,70324% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22568% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,088 ft²15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,184 ft²39% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than195273% of homes36% of homes

About 1553 Richard Ave

How much is 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA is $244,703 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $234,901 to $254,505. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Jul 25, 2022 for $193,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,088 square feet of living space.

When was 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA built?

1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to James Buchanan Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Nitschmann Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is worth more than 24% of them ($244,703 against a typical $287,312), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($225 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,088 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (3,184 ft² against a typical 4,182 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 20% 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 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1553 Richard Ave, Bethlehem, PA was $3,382. The county assessed it at $115,000.

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