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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $136,850 on Jun 13, 2007

656 SHIELDS ST

BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,969 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.
0.19 ac
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.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$136,850 · Jun 13, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$538 (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.$49,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
CountyNORTHAMPTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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(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
Donegan Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Broughal Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Bethlehem Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18015These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.37,642
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,719 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,214
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

656 Shields 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Northampton County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Northampton County

How it measures up in Bethlehem 18015

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bethlehem 18015.

Living area3,969 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 656 Shields St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18015Northampton County
Living areabigger than3,969 ft²94% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac61% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than190036% of homes22% of homes

About 656 Shields St

When did 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Jun 13, 2007 for $136,850, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA?

656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,969 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA built?

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

What schools serve 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA?

656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Donegan Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Broughal Middle School (middle), rated D-; 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 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18015?

Among the 8,645 homes in Bethlehem 18015, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,969 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 656 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA was $538. The county assessed it at $49,800.

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