1838 3rd St
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Middletown- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,248 sqft
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,248 sqft
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$357KSince last month
Increased$7K (+2.1%)Since last year
Increased$29K (+8.9%)Since last sale
Increased$44K (+14.1%)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 +135% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $354K |
| July 2026 | $346K |
| June 2026 | $344K |
| May 2026 | $340K |
| April 2026 | $338K |
| March 2026 | $334K |
| February 2026 | $332K |
| January 2026 | $329K |
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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 |
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0.16 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 11/12/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,680 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $297,000 | 12/18/25 | 3 | 1 | 864 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 07/10/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,529 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $355,000 | 07/02/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,050 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $216,000 | 09/12/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,280 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $375,000 | 01/12/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,614 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $350,000 | 07/17/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,510 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.11 | $292,900 | 1 | 2 | 1,353 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $269,900 | 3 | 1 | 1,238 | For Sale | |
0.11 | $449,400 | 4 | 3 | 1,745 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $435,800 | 3 | 2 | 1,904 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $297,000 | 3 | 1 | 864 | Recently Sold | |
0.12 | $375,000 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,688 | Recently Sold | |
0.13 | $293,500 | 2 | 1 | 1,100 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $355,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,050 | Recently Sold | |
0.12 | $267,600 | 2 | 1 | 828 | Off Market | |
0.13 | $302,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,466 | Off Market | |
0.15 | $195,000 | 2 | 1 | 816 | Recently Sold |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Living Area
1,248 sqft
Price/Sqft
$286
Parking
Garage
About this House
Cozy brick 1.5 story cape style home offers traditional layout including living room, eat-in kitchen w/appliances, 2 bedrooms, and full bath on the 1st floor. There are 2 additional bedrooms w/closets on the 2nd level. Nice enclosed porch adjacent to the kitchen provides egress to the patio and large driveway parking area. In addition to large back yard, new owner will appreciate 1-car detached garage and storage shed. Full basement w/poured concrete foundation is home to laundry area as well as gas heating/hot water systems. Additional plus features include central a/c and vinyl style windows.
1838 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18020 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home in Middletown, built in 1941. It last sold for $310,000 on Nov 21, 2024 (2% below the $314,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2023 with an asking price of $1,975 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 10, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $356,700, with a rent estimate of $2,438/month.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Scott Witman, (610) 685-4726
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Bought with: NON MEMBER, (844) 552-7444, Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PANH2006284

Home Details for 1838 3rd St
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Interior Details Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Basement |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1248 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Laminate, Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: NoneFloors: Laminate, Carpet |
View Has a ViewView: Street |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Other,Driveway,Detached |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: Boro/TownshipRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1248 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1941 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cape Cod |
Building Construction Materials: Brick, BlockNot a New Construction |
Property Information Condition: Very GoodNot Included in Sale: Tenant Personal PropertyIncluded in Sale: Kitchen Range, Refrigerator, Clothes Washer And Dryer Belonging To Seller Are Included W / SaleParcel Number: N7NE438120205 |
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Price List Price: $314,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Nov 22 2024Possession Timing: 61-90 Days CD |
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MLS Status: CLOSED |
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Direction & Address City: BETHLEHEMCommunity: None Available |
School Information Elementary School District: Bethlehem AreaJr High / Middle School District: Bethlehem AreaHigh School: FreedomHigh School District: Bethlehem Area |
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Building Area Building Area: 1248 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 8250 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: PANH2006284Municipality: BETHLEHEM TWPAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1248 |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Nov 21, 2024 Source: Bright MLS #PANH2006284 | Sold | $310,000 |
Oct 14, 2024 Source: Bright MLS #PANH2006284 | Pending | $314,900 |
Oct 2, 2024 Source: Bright MLS #PANH2006284 | PriceChange | $314,900 Price decreased by 3% |
Sep 18, 2024 Source: Bright MLS #PANH2006284 | Listed For Sale | $325,000 |
Sep 5, 2024 Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty #PANH2006284 | ListingRemoved | $325,000 |
Aug 23, 2024 Source: Bright MLS #PANH2006284 | Listed For Sale | $325,000 |
Oct 10, 2023 Source: GLVR #725171 | ListingRemoved | |
Oct 4, 2023 Source: GLVR #725171 | Listed For Rent | $1,975 |
Oct 2, 2007 Source: N/A | Sold | $225,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $3,453 | $87,600 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Bethlehem
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$343K
$2.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.3%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$206
$6MoM
Available listings
256
12MoM
Around this home
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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Frequently asked questions about 1838 3rd St
- What is 1838 3rd St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 1838 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA is $356,700.
- What is the price history for 1838 3rd St?1838 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA last sold for $310,000 in November 2024.
- 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 $343K. That is up $2.67K from the prior month.
- Does 1838 3rd St have air conditioning?Yes, 1838 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA has air conditioning.
- Does 1838 3rd St have laundry facilities?Yes, 1838 3rd St in Bethlehem, PA has in-unit laundry.

