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Last sold for $275,000 on Aug 30, 2021

526 6TH AVE

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,057 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.
0.13 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Aug 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,873 (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.$165,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,700

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.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
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.Apartments (Generic)
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Nitschmann Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
James Buchanan Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 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

526 6th 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Older than 83% 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.

Living area2,057 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,459 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 526 6th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Lehigh County
Living areabigger than2,057 ft²86% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac58% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than191030% of homes17% of homes

About 526 6th Ave

When did 526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Aug 30, 2021 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,057 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA built?

526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Nitschmann Middle School (middle), rated C-; Liberty High School (high), rated D; James Buchanan Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Bethlehem Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,057 ft² against a typical 1,459 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 30% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 526 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA was $4,873. The county assessed it at $165,700.

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