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$265,658$143 / 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

249 FRANKLIN ST

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,864 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.
1,106 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$266K
$238K low$293K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,041 (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.$137,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
35
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

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

E
Calypso Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Nitschmann Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

249 Franklin 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 74% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Among the smallest lots in Lehigh County
  • Older than 81% 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.

This home
$182K$610K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$265,658
CheaperTypical $288,321Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,459 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size1,106 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 249 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,65835% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1436% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,864 ft²77% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,106 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191431% of homes19% of homes

About 249 Franklin St

How much is 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA is $265,658 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $238,241 to $293,075. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Feb 1, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA?

249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,864 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA built?

249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA?

249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Calypso Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is worth more than 35% of them ($265,658 against a typical $288,321), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($143 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,864 ft² against a typical 1,459 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,106 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 31% of them (1914 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 26% 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 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA was $4,041. The county assessed it at $137,400.

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