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$425,425$183 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $380,000 on Sep 16, 2021

1896 RICHMOND AVE

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,329 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$425K
$399K low$452K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · Sep 16, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,873 (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.$199,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$199,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,700

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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Nitschmann Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Clearview Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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%

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How this home compares

1896 Richmond 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 more than 93% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Older than 83% of homes in Lehigh County

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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$184K$637K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$425,425
CheaperTypical $288,448Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,329 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,459 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 1896 Richmond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$425,42593% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18335% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,329 ft²92% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac93% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than191030% of homes17% of homes

About 1896 Richmond Ave

How much is 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA is $425,425 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $398,703 to $452,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Sep 16, 2021 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,329 square feet of living space.

When was 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA built?

1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Nitschmann Middle School (middle), rated C-; Clearview 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 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is worth more than 93% of them ($425,425 against a typical $288,448), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($183 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,329 ft² against a typical 1,459 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 30% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 69% 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 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1896 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA was $5,873. The county assessed it at $199,700.

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