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$348,028$240 / 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 90How 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 $48,000 on Aug 1, 1981

1606 WATKINS ST

BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,448 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$348K
$314K low$382K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,000 · Aug 1, 1981

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$600 (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.$55,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$111,200

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.Ranch
CountyNorthampton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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, Detached

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

M
Northeast Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Bethlehem Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18017These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
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.38,762
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,374 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,908
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,808
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

1606 Watkins 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Northampton County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Northampton County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Bethlehem 18017

What homes are worth in Bethlehem 18017

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

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$186K$775K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Bethlehem 18017.

How it measures up in Bethlehem 18017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethlehem 18017.

Estimated value$348,028
CheaperTypical $384,225Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,706 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 1606 Watkins St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18017Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$348,02836% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24059% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,448 ft²35% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac46% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than195532% of homes41% of homes

About 1606 Watkins St

How much is 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA is $348,028 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $313,919 to $382,137. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Aug 1, 1981 for $48,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA?

1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,448 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA built?

1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA?

1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Northeast Middle School (middle), rated D-; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated D; 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 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18017?

Among the 11,150 homes in Bethlehem 18017, it is worth more than 36% of them ($348,028 against a typical $384,225), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($240 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,448 ft² against a typical 1,706 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1955 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Northampton County, it is worth more than 46% 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 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1606 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA was $600. The county assessed it at $55,600.

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