Residential - Vacant LandResidential
259 BASCOM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$126 (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.$4,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,300
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Clearview Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
Nitschmann Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
Liberty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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
259 Bascom 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Lehigh County
How it measures up in Bethlehem 18018
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethlehem 18018.
Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 59% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Bethlehem 18018 | Lehigh County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.13 ac | 59% of homes | 33% of homes |
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- 309 Bascom St76 ft · 0.13 ac
- 251 Bascom St85 ft · 0.17 ac · Sold $105K · Apr 1995
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- 250 Central Park Ave$297K116 ft · 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,024 ft² · Sold $149K · May 2014
- 254 Central Park Ave$218K102 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 754 ft² · Sold $175K · Jun 2017
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