1870 Reading Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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SOLD
JUL 21, 2026

1870 Reading Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18015

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,092 sqft (on 0.87 acres)

$185,000

Last Sold: Jul 21, 2026
$169/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,232/mo*
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$185,000

Last Sold: Jul 21, 2026
$169/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,232/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 sqft
(on 0.87 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.87 acres
Living Area
1,092 sqft
Price/Sqft
$169/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

AGENTS SEE SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS! Saucon Valley ranch overlooks the Black River across Reading Drive. One-family-owner home from construction in 1954 to present. Cute home has larger sized rooms, modern eat-in kitchen, modern tile batch, LOTS of closet space, walk-up fully-floored storage attic. Up-to-date utilities and appliances (circuit breakers, oil-fired hot water heater, warm air heating system). The 26x30 780sf 1.5 story garage is a craftsman, mechanic, or tinkerer's delight. Single 7'H x 12'W overhead door accomodates larger vehicles. The attaching breezeway can be enclosed for additional all-weather use. 30' deep wooded portion at rear of lot
1870 Reading Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $185,000 on Jul 21, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $336,700, with a rent estimate of $1,893/month.

Home Details for 1870 Reading Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $169/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.87 acres

Price History for 1870 Reading Dr

DatePriceEventSource
07/21/2026$185,000Sold
N/A
02/02/2011$145,000Sold
N/A
11/13/2010$159,850Listed 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$4,112
Assessment$115,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1870 Reading Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1686 Pleasant View Rd, Bethlehem, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$405,000
11/25/25
3
1
2,224
1652 Pleasant View Rd, Bethlehem, PA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$365,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,733
1941 Leithsville Rd, Hellertown, PA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$407,000
01/16/26
3
2
1,688
3236 Apples Church Rd, Bethlehem, PA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$370,000
04/27/26
4
2
1,407
325 E Walnut St, Hellertown, PA
1.06
Single-Family Home
$328,000
06/18/26
2
1
1,186
1333 Spring Valley Rd, Bethlehem, PA
0.75
Single-Family Home
$341,000
02/12/26
3
2
1,932
2020 Leithsville Rd, Hellertown, PA
0.87
Single-Family Home
$379,900
01/30/26
2
1.5
1,280
2007 Springtown Hill Rd, Hellertown, PA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$540,000
09/19/25
4
2.5
2,136
118 Front St, Hellertown, PA
0.92
Single-Family Home
$215,000
02/09/26
3
1.5
1,039

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  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • 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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