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539 1ST AVE

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,958 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.
1,782 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,800 (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.$129,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.7 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
James Buchanan Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 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

539 1st 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 82% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Older than 95% 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.

Living area1,958 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,459 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size1,782 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 539 1st Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Lehigh County
Living areabigger than1,958 ft²82% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,782 ft²9% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18905% of homes9% of homes

About 539 1st Ave

When did 539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Oct 6, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,958 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA built?

539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

539 1st 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 539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is bigger than 82% of them (1,958 ft² against a typical 1,459 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (1,782 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 5% of them (1890 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 539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 539 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA was $3,800. The county assessed it at $129,200.

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