1812 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18020
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OFF MARKET

1812 5th St
Bethlehem, PA 18020

Middletown
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 828 sqft

$265,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,743/mo*

$265,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,743/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
828 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
828 sqft
Price/Sqft
$321
Parking
Garage

About this House

Adorable Bethlehem Township bungalow awaiting its new owner! Perfect for a 1st time home buyer, a new family or the professional just tired of renting. Must see modern eat-in kitchen. They've married the best of both worlds; classic country barnwood beams with contemporary choices in flooring, lighting, cabinetry & colors. Enjoy a glass of wine or share a meal at the built-in granite countertop bar with unique wine glass rack storage above. So many creative design features throughout. As you enter the home there is a cozy space for a small office or study before entering the main living room. The seller has made many renovations for the new owner; new flooring, fresh paint inside & out, new doors, remodeled bathroom & more. There is a private main bedroom with a smaller potential 2nd bedroom or nursery off this main room. The remodeled bathroom has new flooring, new vanity and a large tiled walk-in shower. The backyard has an English Garden feel that is both private & picturesque with a newly sealed concrete patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. You'll find plenty of storage in the detached garage & convenient additional off street parking out back. All of this located just minutes from the Historic downtowns of both Bethlehem & Easton. The property is being sold "as is".
1812 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18020 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 828 sqft single-family home in Middletown, built in 1930. It last sold for $228,000 on Oct 31, 2024 (2% below the $232,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2018 with an asking price of $175 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 21, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $265,600, with a rent estimate of $1,722/month.

Home Details for 1812 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Breakfast Room Nook, Den, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 828 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, RefrigeratorMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardNo CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Resilient
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Laminate, Resilient
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassPatio / Porch: PatioExterior: Patio
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Off Street,On Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 828 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Stone VeneerNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: N7NE4 40 11 0205

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $232,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Oct 31 2024Possession Timing: Immediately, Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bethlehem TwpCommunity: Not in Development
School Information
Elementary School District: BethlehemJr High / Middle School District: BethlehemHigh School District: Bethlehem

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lehigh Valley MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4051.08 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Estate

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 745454Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 828Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-42095-N-N7NE4 40 11 0205-R-N
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Guy Thompson, (610) 216-2304
BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley
Bought with: Jolene Zito, (610) 390-9447, Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Source: GLVR, MLS#745454

Price History for 1812 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2024$228,000Sold
GLVR #745454
10/02/2024$232,900PendingGLVR #745454
09/19/2024$232,900Listed For SaleGLVR #745454
03/21/2020$115,000Sold
GLVR #631095
01/27/2020$124,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/20/2020$129,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/14/2020$134,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/13/2020$139,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/08/2020$145,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/21/2018$175ListingRemovedN/A
11/25/2018$175Listed For RentN/A
09/16/2018$925ListingRemovedN/A
08/23/2018$925Listed For RentN/A
09/15/2017$900ListingRemovedN/A
09/11/2017$900Listed For RentN/A

Market trends in Bethlehem

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

Year2025
Tax$3,216
Assessment$81,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1812 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.24
Single-Family Home
$275,000
08/05/25
2
1
1,100
0.26
Single-Family Home
$195,000
06/15/26
2
1
816
0.30
Single-Family Home
$280,000
02/19/26
2
1
858
0.13
Single-Family Home
$310,000
10/08/25
3
1
1,841
0.23
Single-Family Home
$297,000
12/18/25
3
1
864
0.24
Single-Family Home
$216,000
09/12/25
2
1.5
1,280
0.44
Single-Family Home
$290,000
01/21/26
2
1
1,404
0.35
Single-Family Home
$311,000
12/29/25
3
1
1,425
0.12
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/12/25
4
1
1,680

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Middletown

At least 56 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 38 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Steven Hunsberger
    "Well maintained community center with indoor and outdoor pool. Excellent youth sports program organizations. Good schools, low taxes. "
  • Trulia User
    "Suburban environment travel with easy highway access to major metro areas including a developed local road system."
  • 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. "
  • Jason H.
    "Good area. Quiet. No issues. Good location. Close to shoprite, hospital, and restaurants. Decent highway access also. "
  • Dab1
    "Yes, golf course parks, community center with indoor and outdoor pools. A very diverse neighborhood with many things to do. Skate hockey, tennis, tomorrow far emery’s market. Etc."
  • Shunsy21
    "Nice safe suburban community with good sports programs. A wonderful community center and fantastic park. "
  • Steve H
    "Great suburban community, with plenty of amenities, dining, night life, music festival. The mountains are less than an hour away, the beach within 2 hours. NYC only an hour away, Philadelphia about the same. "
  • Claudiadifrancesca
    "Easy to walk to places and there is a trail down the street to walk your dog one. Pretty quiet neighborhood as well "
  • Crownthebutterfly88
    "I’ve been in this neighborhood for 6 years. It’s quiet and peaceful. All the neighbors know each other and get along. We have block wide barbecues and there’s very little traffic. "

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