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$277,788$413 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $240,000 on May 2, 2023

517 FORREST AVE

BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
2
Beds
1
Baths
672 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$278K
$261K low$295K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · May 2, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$430 (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.$39,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,600

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.Bungalow
CountyNorthampton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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
Spring Garden Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Northeast Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

517 Forrest 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 less than 87% of homes in Bethlehem 18017
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Bethlehem 18017
  • Among the smallest homes in Bethlehem 18017
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Bethlehem 18017
  • Older than 79% 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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$178K$773K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$277,788
CheaperTypical $384,251Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$413
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 517 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18017Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,78813% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$413almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac23% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195021% of homes37% of homes

About 517 Forrest Ave

How much is 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA is $277,788 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $260,892 to $294,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sold on May 2, 2023 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 672 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA built?

517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Spring Garden Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Northeast Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18017?

Among the 11,150 homes in Bethlehem 18017, it is worth more than 13% of them ($277,788 against a typical $384,251), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($413 against a typical $229), it is bigger than almost none of them (672 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1950 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Northampton 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 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA was $430. The county assessed it at $39,800.

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