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$390,030$211 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $133,000 on Jan 15, 2002

1608 BEST PL

BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,848 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$390K
$370K low$411K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$133,000 · Jan 15, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$672 (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.$62,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNorthampton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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
Governor Wolf Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
East Hills Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Freedom High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

1608 Best Pl 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 less per square foot than 70% of homes in Bethlehem 18017
  • Newer than 80% 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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$182K$795K

This home is worth more than 52% 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$390,030
CheaperTypical $384,382Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$211
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,708 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 1608 Best Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18017Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$390,03052% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21130% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²58% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac38% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than198880% of homes71% of homes

About 1608 Best Pl

How much is 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA is $390,030 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $369,544 to $410,516. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Jan 15, 2002 for $133,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA?

1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA built?

1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA?

1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Governor Wolf Elementary School (elementary), rated C; East Hills Middle School (middle), rated C; Freedom High School (high), rated C. All sit in Bethlehem Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18017?

Among the 11,150 homes in Bethlehem 18017, it is worth more than 52% of them ($390,030 against a typical $384,382), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($211 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,708 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1988 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Northampton County, it is worth more than 57% 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 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1608 Best Pl, Bethlehem, PA was $672. The county assessed it at $62,200.

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