265 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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265 E Market St
Bethlehem, PA 18018

  • 6 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 5,149 sqft

$975,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,042/mo*
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$975,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,042/mo*
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6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,149 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
1882
Living Area
5,149 sqft
Price/Sqft
$189
Parking
Open Parking

Description

ATTENTION: 3-2-2024 OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED UNDER CONTRACT Don't miss this significant PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! Magnificent 1882 Circa Victorian home situated on a tree lined street in Historic Bethlehem. Beautifully landscaped fenced in back yard. Home has three levels of living. Welcoming front porch w/original double door entry (original tile vestibule) opening to foyer. Inviting living room has built-in cabinets & gas fpl. Elegant formal dining rm w/access to Butler pantry rm w/original cabinetry...great for entertaining! Kitchen displays an antique JL Mott stove, granite counters w/overhang for stools, cherry cabinets, Wolf stove, access to back yard & mud/laundry rm. Den/family rm has gas fpl & walk-in closet (could convert to a bedroom). A separate full bath and powder rm completes lst fl. Second fl has a beautiful 12'x6' sitting area--to the left is a full bath & 2 bedrooms-one w/ fireplace & access to a balcony overlooking the backyard and to the right is a full bath and 2 bedrooms. Third floor offers 2 more bedrooms, full bath and a large walk-in closet w/lots of built in shelves and drawers. Lots of storage w/little nooks & crannies throughout this home. Within walking distance to library, downtown Bethlehem, restaurants, museums and the many events the town has to offer throughout the year. Note: Seller has a clear certificate of occupancy.
265 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,149 sqft single-family home built in 1882. It last sold for $780,000 on Apr 30, 2024 (5% below the $819,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2017 with an asking price of $4,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 30, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $975,200, with a rent estimate of $2,570/month.

Home Details for 265 E Market St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5149 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Ductless,Gas,Radiator(s),Steam,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Ductless
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Bedroom, Family Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: DrapesFlooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass Other SlatePatio / Porch: Balcony, Covered, Patio, PorchFencing: Yard FencedExterior: Balcony, Fence, Porch, Patio
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: Public RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 5149 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 313

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1882
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian,Historic/Antique
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Other, Wood SidingNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: P6NE1C 23 2 0204

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $819,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Apr 30 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bethlehem CityCommunity: Historic Bethlehem
School Information
Elementary School District: BethlehemJr High / Middle School District: BethlehemHigh School: LibertyHigh School District: Bethlehem

Community

Community Features: Curbs, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lehigh Valley MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7971.48 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 725012Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 5149Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-42095-N-P6NE1C 23 2 0204-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Gay L. Krauss, (610) 217-8008
Weichert Realtors
Bought with: Seth A Cornish, (610) 866-8442, Plaza Realty
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Source: GLVR, MLS#725012

Price History for 265 E Market St

DatePriceEventSource
04/30/2024$780,000Sold
GLVR #725012
03/02/2024$819,900PendingGLVR #725012
02/29/2024$819,900PriceChange
GLVR #725012
10/26/2023$870,000PriceChange
GLVR #725012
10/02/2023$899,000Listed For SaleGLVR #725012
09/30/2023ListingRemovedGLVR #715142
04/26/2023$925,000Listed For SaleGLVR #715142
02/26/2023ListingRemovedWeichert Pro
11/02/2022$925,000PriceChange
GLVR #690709
04/09/2022$949,900Listed For SaleGLVR #690709
04/01/2022ListingRemovedWeichert Pro
10/01/2021$999,900PriceChange
GLVR #679816
09/27/2021$1,300,000PriceChange
Weichert Pro #662635
03/26/2021$1,100,000Listed For SaleWeichert Pro #662635
06/30/2017$4,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/28/2017$4,000Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/25/2017$3,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/02/2017$3,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/28/2017$489,100Sold
GLVR #536538
01/04/2017$489,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/29/2011$480,000Sold
N/A
06/18/2011$499,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/22/2010$525,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/05/2010$550,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/25/2010$589,900Listed 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$12,271
Assessment$271,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 265 E Market St

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
132 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA
0.18
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$1,250,000
11/03/25
4
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0.39
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$1,275,000
07/16/26
5
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5,425
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0.30
Single-Family Home
$926,000
09/12/25
4
2.5
3,383
54 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA
0.34
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$1,550,000
09/25/25
8
4.5
5,933
640 High St, Bethlehem, PA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$462,000
06/26/26
4
2.5
2,546
515 Maple St, Bethlehem, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$439,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,995
253 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$760,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,905
740 Maple St, Bethlehem, PA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$360,000
08/22/25
5
1.5
2,267

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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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