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$194,321$237 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $67,500 on Dec 2, 2015

705 WISTAR ST

BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
2
Beds
1
Baths
819 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$194K
$185K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$67,500 · Dec 2, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,815 (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.$84,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,300

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.Split Level
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(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
Salisbury Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.2 mi
H
Salisbury High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Salisbury Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Salisbury Township 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

705 Wistar 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 93% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Bethlehem 18015
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Lehigh County

What homes are worth in Bethlehem 18015

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

This home
$120K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Bethlehem 18015.

How it measures up in Bethlehem 18015

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

Estimated value$194,321
CheaperTypical $273,250Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area819 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,588 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 705 Wistar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBethlehem 18015Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,32120% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23776% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than819 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac57% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than194059% of homes29% of homes

About 705 Wistar St

How much is 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA is $194,321 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $185,393 to $203,249. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA last sell?

705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA last sold on Dec 2, 2015 for $67,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA?

705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 819 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA built?

705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA?

705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA is assigned to Salisbury Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Salisbury High School (high), rated B-; Salisbury Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Salisbury Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA compare to other homes in Bethlehem 18015?

Among the 8,645 homes in Bethlehem 18015, it is worth more than 20% of them ($194,321 against a typical $273,250), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($237 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 3% of them (819 ft² against a typical 1,588 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1940 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 7% 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 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Wistar St, Bethlehem, PA was $2,815. The county assessed it at $84,300.

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