253 E Ettwein St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
OFF MARKET

253 E Ettwein St
Bethlehem, PA 18018

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,050 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
1,050 sqft

Description

**ALL PET CONSIDERED -- ONLY FIRST MONTH AND SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED** Please submit your application through Zillow. This first floor renovated North Side gem is ready for its new tenants. Located in beautiful North Bethlehem this property offers easy access to main highways, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Inside you will find 2 bedrooms, a full bath, large living room, and an eat in kitchen. No need to fight for a parking spot as this property has a convenient driveway to the rear of the house. Laundry is provided in basement at no cost. Owner requires first months rent, security deposit, application, credit report, and background check. Landlord pays water & sewer, all other utilities are tenants responsibility. Property is vacant and ready to show. Reach out to apply before this property is gone!!

Utilities are tenants responsibility.
253 E Ettwein St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,050 sqft apartment. It last sold for $290,500 on Mar 15, 2024 (18,056% above the $1,600 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 6, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,649/month.

Home Details for 253 E Ettwein St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 253 E Ettwein St

DatePriceEventSource
09/06/2025$1,600ListingRemovedLong & Foster Broker Feed
09/04/2025$1,600Listed For RentLong & Foster Broker Feed
09/03/2025$1,600ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/22/2025$1,600Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/15/2024$290,500Sold
N/A
11/03/2004$122,448Sold
N/A

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$3,445
Assessment$76,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 253 E Ettwein St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
728 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA
0.19
Apartment
$652,000
04/17/26
2
1
900
1030 Center St, Bethlehem, PA
0.22
Apartment
$300,000
12/30/25
2
1
-
625 Center St, Bethlehem, PA
0.36
Apartment
$131,000
10/07/25
3
2
1,954
360 Conestoga St #14, Bethlehem, PA
0.87
Apartment
$330,000
08/20/25
2
2
1,345
613 Spring St, Bethlehem, PA
1.23
Apartment
$180,000
05/18/26
2
1
1,624
1216 Pembroke Rd, Bethlehem, PA
1.07
Apartment
$615,000
08/05/25
1
1
-
315 E Morton St, Bethlehem, PA
1.18
Apartment
$85,000
10/24/25
3
1
-
523 Cherokee St, Bethlehem, PA
1.52
Apartment
$445,000
12/26/25
6
3
2,648
1218 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA
1.25
Apartment
$1,116,500
09/16/25
14
8
2,776
2030 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA
2.82
Apartment
$306,050
11/07/25
3
2
1,662

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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

  • 54 % 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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