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$472,815$245 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $154,300 on Feb 1, 1996

5545 KAREN DR

BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,930 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$473K
$446K low$500K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$154,300 · Feb 1, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$784 (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.$72,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,200

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.Colonial
CountyNorthampton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Attached

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

E
Asa Packer Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Nitschmann Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 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

5545 Karen Dr 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 more than 72% of homes in Northampton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Northampton County
  • Newer than 87% 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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$186K$781K

This home is worth more than 69% 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$472,815
CheaperTypical $384,960Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,708 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 5545 Karen Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18017Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$472,81569% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24564% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,930 ft²61% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac43% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than199587% of homes78% of homes

About 5545 Karen Dr

How much is 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA is $472,815 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $446,029 to $499,601. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Feb 1, 1996 for $154,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA?

5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,930 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA built?

5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA?

5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Asa Packer Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Liberty High School (high), rated D; Nitschmann Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Bethlehem Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18017?

Among the 11,150 homes in Bethlehem 18017, it is worth more than 69% of them ($472,815 against a typical $384,960), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($245 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,930 ft² against a typical 1,708 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1995 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Northampton County, it is worth more than 72% 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 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5545 Karen Dr, Bethlehem, PA was $784. The county assessed it at $72,600.

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