1226 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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OFF MARKET

$238,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,188 sqft

1226 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Est. Refi. Payment $1,652/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 20, 2016 for $119,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$239K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+4.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$119K (+99.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +100% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$238K
September 2026$239K
August 2026$234K
July 2026$238K
June 2026$244K
May 2026$240K
April 2026$237K
March 2026$234K
February 2026$228K
January 2026$224K
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2022
2021
2020
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2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1252 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/25/26
3
1
1,280
1252 1/2 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,280
1118 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$200,000
05/06/26
3
1
1,292
1303 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$200,500
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,533
1211 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$239,800
07/24/26
3
1
1,377
626 William St, Bethlehem, PA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$285,000
08/19/26
3
2
1,280
1233 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$177,000
05/04/26
2
2
1,240
1343 E 7th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$299,000
08/07/26
3
1.5
1,648
1137 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$169,000
10/10/25
3
1
1,236
1137 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$169,000
10/23/25
3
1
1,236

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1224 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$215,800
3
1.5
1,188
Off Market
1224 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$237,200
2
1
912
Off Market
1230 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$262,200
4
2
1,479
Off Market
1222 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$228,000
3
1.5
1,188
Off Market
1220 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$279,700
3
1.5
1,782
Off Market
1236 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$277,600
3
2
1,408
Off Market
1227 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1214 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1231 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1231 E 6th St #CL-05, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1235 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.03
$358,600
3
3
1,446
Off Market
1244 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.03
$280,300
5
2
2,021
Off Market
1233 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.03
$222,100
3
1
1,664
Off Market
1239 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.04
$361,600
3
3
1,496
Off Market
1243 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.04
$338,000
3
3
1,510
Off Market
5 Crest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1247 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.05
$363,200
3
3
1,496
Off Market
5th st, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.05
$374,100
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1218 E 6th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1252 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.05
$191,800
3
1.5
1,962
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1989
1,188 sqft
$201/sqft

About this House

Mint move-in condition twin with new paint, carpeting, deck and ready for new owners! Finished basement and lower level large laundry room. Private back yard. 3 nice size bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Everything in this home is extremely well maintained. Only 2 blocks to Sands Casino for Sands employees or 1 hour to NY city for NY/NJ commuters. Perfect for elementary school kids as the school is right at the end of the cul-de-sac! Hurry to see, you will not be disappointed!
1226 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,188 sqft single-family home built in 1989. It last sold for $119,000 on Oct 20, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2015 with an asking price of $1,115 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 12, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $238,500, with a rent estimate of $2,124/month.

Home Details for 1226 E 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3599 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 20, 2016
Source: GLVR #517945
Sold
$119,000
Jul 29, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$113,708
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 4, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$117,611
Jun 1, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$117,611
Apr 19, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$117,611

Market trends in Bethlehem

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$347K
$3.37KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$206
$0MoM
Available listings
228
28MoM

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What Locals Say about Bethlehem

At least 1506 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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    "The south side is a mixed bag. Lots of things to do, however some of the people are a little shady and kids basically run amok with no supervision and have zero respect"
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    "they have a great neighborhood yard sale every summer, it is a fun trick or treat neighborhood, many of the homes go all-out!"
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    "Good amount of kids in the neighborhood and there’s a nice walking trail right behind in the industrial park."
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    "Very quiet, very nice neighbors, safe and peaceful. There’s a park, a pool, basketball courts, tennis courts in the neighborhood. Close to stores, restaurants, schools."
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Frequently asked questions about 1226 E 5th St

  • What is 1226 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1226 E 5th St in Bethlehem, PA is $238,500.
  • What is the price history for 1226 E 5th St?
    1226 E 5th St in Bethlehem, PA last sold for $119,000 in October 2016.
  • Is Bethlehem a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bethlehem is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bethlehem?
    The median sale price in Bethlehem is $347K. That is up $3.37K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 1226 E 5th St?
    The lot at 1226 E 5th St in Bethlehem, PA is about 0.08 acres (3,615 sq ft).
  • Does 1226 E 5th St have parking?
    Yes, 1226 E 5th St in Bethlehem, PA has on-site parking.

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