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$231,058$227 / 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 93How 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 $177,500 on Dec 9, 2021

617 SCHOOL ST

BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,020 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.
1,002 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$231K
$214K low$248K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$177,500 · Dec 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$318 (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.$29,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNORTHAMPTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Northeast Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

617 School 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Northampton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Bethlehem 18018
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Northampton County
  • Among the smallest lots in Bethlehem 18018
  • Older than 78% of homes in Northampton County

What homes are worth in Bethlehem 18018

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$178K$560K

This home is worth more than 15% 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.

Estimated value$231,058
CheaperTypical $287,666Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$227
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1,002 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 617 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18018Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,05815% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22770% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²11% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,002 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190024% of homes22% of homes

About 617 School St

How much is 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA is $231,058 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $213,773 to $248,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

617 School St, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Dec 9, 2021 for $177,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA?

617 School St, Bethlehem, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA built?

617 School St, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA?

617 School St, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Liberty High School (high), rated D+; Northeast 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 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18018?

Among the 9,659 homes in Bethlehem 18018, it is worth more than 15% of them ($231,058 against a typical $287,666), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($227 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,002 ft² against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Northampton County, it is worth more than 13% 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 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 617 School St, Bethlehem, PA was $318. The county assessed it at $29,400.

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