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$259,299$176 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $167,500 on Oct 7, 2020

243 W FAIRVIEW ST

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,472 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.
4,008 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$259K
$242K low$276K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$167,500 · Oct 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$402 (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.$37,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,400

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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
William Penn Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Northeast Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

243 W Fairview 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.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Northampton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Northampton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Northampton County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Northampton 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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$185K$597K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$259,299
CheaperTypical $290,202Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,472 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size4,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 243 W Fairview St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,29930% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17629% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,472 ft²52% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,008 ft²49% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than190024% of homes21% of homes

About 243 W Fairview St

How much is 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA is $259,299 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $242,282 to $276,316. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Oct 7, 2020 for $167,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA?

243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,472 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA built?

243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA?

243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to William Penn Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Liberty High School (high), rated D; Northeast Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Bethlehem Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is worth more than 30% of them ($259,299 against a typical $290,202), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($176 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,472 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (4,008 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Northampton 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 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 243 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA was $402. The county assessed it at $37,200.

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