1256 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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OFF MARKET

1256 E 3rd St
Bethlehem, PA 18015

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,188 sqft

$189,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,254/mo*
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$189,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,254/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,188 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1912
Living Area
1,188 sqft
Price/Sqft
$159
Parking
Garage

About this House

This charming semi-detached brick home with a sought-after 2-car garage, sits in a friendly and relaxed section of town. An inviting private side walkway lined with flower beds in season, leads to the back, where you will find a covered side porch, a spacious patio, and extra large garden area. This home offers living area on 2 floors, heated by gas, and cooled with ceiling fans in each room. In addition, there is a 3rd floor loft with 3 windows, and a full unfinished basement. The main floor offers a family room, dining room and a kitchen. The 2nd floor has 2BR's and 1 BATH. The large loft can be used for storage, fitness, or hobby room. This is an estate. The lower than market price gives room to upgrade floors, bath cabinet, and kitchen. Make it your own! Walk or bike to all that South Bethlehem offers- shopping, dining, entertainment, the Sands, Starbucks, and more!
1256 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,188 sqft single-family home built in 1912. It last sold for $70,000 on Jan 18, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $189,000, with a rent estimate of $1,788/month.

Home Details for 1256 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
RefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: BrickPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1916 sqft

Price History for 1256 E 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
01/18/2019$70,000Sold
GLVR #597355
12/19/2018$67,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Bethlehem

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.2%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$200
$9MoM
Available listings
244
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,261
Assessment$50,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1256 E 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1233 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$177,000
05/04/26
2
2
1,240
1252 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/25/26
3
1
1,280
1252 1/2 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,280
1211 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$239,800
07/24/26
3
1
1,377
1137 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$169,000
10/10/25
3
1
1,236
1137 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$169,000
10/23/25
3
1
1,236
1245 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$190,000
06/30/26
3
3
1,430
321 State St, Bethlehem, PA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$150,000
11/12/25
3
1
1,200
1118 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$200,000
05/06/26
3
1
1,292
1543 E 8th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$201,000
09/26/25
3
1
1,504

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What Locals Say about Bethlehem

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  • 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 friendly community but some need to pick up after their dogs. Maybe more dog parks. Bigger areas for them to run around "
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    "Safe, quiet, family friendly, and close to everything. Best neighborhood to live in. I love my neighbors and my kids have lots of friends and a safe place to thrive and grow. Houses not on top of each other, nice parks and close to grocery store. "
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    "The drive to Allentown is easy. I take back roads that barely get congested. My wife’s commute to macungie is easy as well. "
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    "I love live in here because it’s safe and clean neighborhood. I have everything the I need near to me ."
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    "I don’t have dogs but from family and friends I hear that there are no parks or areas to walk or let dogs play but sidewalks and streets are safe to walk them around. "
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    "Most of the residents have dogs and they keep up behind their pets. It is a lovely neighborhood and everyone is welcome."
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    "Quiet neighborhood with good school district. Good place to raise your kids. Good restaurants and lively attractions on Main Street throughout the year."
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    "Very walkable neighborhoods and many parks to visit that are clean and well maintained. We love raising our family here. "
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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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    "Walking sports friendly space good neighborhood no problems nice and quiet school district parks adventure "
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    "Suburban environment travel with easy highway access to major metro areas including a developed local road system."
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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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    "I just got to Bethlehem, but from what I could see it seems a very organized, clean and safe neighborhood."
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    "There are many families in our neighborhood with plenty of varying age groups (elementary, middle, high school) for the kids and for the most part very friendly neighbors. Not too loud and a very calm place to live and start a family."
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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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  • Steven H.
    "There is no local dog park in the area. Our park system needs to install some place for K-9 to be permitted to walk and play with other dogs in a controlled environment. "
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    "Great family neighborhood, with great neighbors. Houses well maintained. There are a lot of things to do. "
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    "Dogs have not been an issue. They’re all leashed when walking or fenced in their yards. There isn’t much backyard space in this area so it’s tough to find a house with a fenced in yard"
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    "Halloween trick or treat five away at the church. Is awesome they sell hot dog and more. Games and puzzles for the kids."
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    "Lived here for 3 years. Reputation of the south side is not too good but it’s really not bad. I’ve never had any issues with my neighbors nor anybody from from neighborhood. It’s what you make of it"
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Frequently asked questions about 1256 E 3rd St

  • What is 1256 E 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1256 E 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA is $189,000.
  • What is the price history for 1256 E 3rd St?
    1256 E 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA last sold for $70,000 in January 2019.
  • 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 $340K. That is up $10.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 1256 E 3rd St?
    The lot at 1256 E 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA is about 0.04 acres (1,917 sq ft).
  • Does 1256 E 3rd St have a garage?
    Yes, 1256 E 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA has a garage.