29 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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OFF MARKET

29 E Market St
Bethlehem, PA 18018

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,140 sqft

$1,676,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,362/mo*
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$1,676,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,362/mo*
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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,140 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This fully renovated historic home is a quick stroll away from Main Street, Bethlehem, recently named the “Best Main Street in the Country” for 2025 and designated a Unesco World Heritage Site. The vibrant neighborhood offers culture, history, and diverse dining surrounding this charming turn of the century gem of a home. Befitting the location, the property has been renovated and enhanced with timeless and luxurious appointments. The elegant living/dining room is grandly proportioned yet intimate, with a marble fireplace, built-in cabinetry and detailed moldings. The heart of the home is a breathtaking newly renovated kitchen with Carrera Gold Marble counters, La Cornue French range, vaulted ceiling, heated floors, and French doors to the expansive rear yard. A convenient first floor primary suite is a welcome surprise, boasting a soaring tray ceiling, dual bathrooms with heated floors, walk-in closets, and access to a private covered outdoor living room with Mercer fireplace and sunken spa. A cozy den with a wall of built-ins opens to a covered porch beside an enchanting flower garden complete with picket fence. The second floor houses 3 bedrooms and a modern bath. One of only a handful of homes in the historic district, this property offers an extravagant yard with an inground pool, patios, and professionally designed manicured gardens. A meandering path through the expansive back lawn leads to garaging for 3 vehicles including a fully renovated, heated 2-car garage.
29 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,140 sqft single-family home built in 1850. It last sold for $1,595,000 on Sep 2, 2025 (7% above the $1,495,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,676,900, with a rent estimate of $4,222/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 29 E Market St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Den, Foyer, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3140 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, RefrigeratorLaundry: Main Level,StackedMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Radiant,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: OutsideHas a FireplaceHas a SpaJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: Yard FencedOther Structures: WorkshopExterior: Breezeway, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Pool, PatioFoundation: BasementHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Detached,Garage
Pool
Pool: In GroundPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3140 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1850
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Historic/Antique
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: UnknownParcel Number: P6NE1D 16 5 0204

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,495,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 02 2025Possession 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 District: Bethlehem

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lehigh Valley MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1393.92 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 760714Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 3140Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-42095-N-P6NE1D 16 5 0204-R-N
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Michelle G. Olson, (610) 346-8811
Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
Bought with: Rebecca L. Francis, (484) 280-6212, BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley
Co-Buyer's Agent: Elizabeth S. Bowers, (610) 533-8108, BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Source: GLVR, MLS#760714

Price History for 29 E Market St

DatePriceEventSource
09/02/2025$1,595,000Sold
GLVR #760714
07/15/2025$1,495,000PendingGLVR #760714
07/11/2025$1,495,000Listed For SaleGLVR #760714
10/23/2020$1,072,000Sold
GLVR #652193
10/16/2015$925,000Sold
GLVR #494990
07/07/2015$999,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/09/2015$1,085,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Bethlehem

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$330K
$3.73KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.8%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$1MoM
Available listings
221
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,645
Assessment$191,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 29 E Market St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
57 E Wall St, Bethlehem, PA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$926,000
09/12/25
4
2.5
3,383
132 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
11/03/25
4
3.5
3,793
55 E North St, Bethlehem, PA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$370,000
10/14/25
4
2.5
1,669
736 High St, Bethlehem, PA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$332,000
02/02/26
4
2
2,552
38 W North St, Bethlehem, PA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$310,000
04/02/26
4
1.5
1,743
640 High St, Bethlehem, PA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$462,000
06/26/26
4
2.5
2,546
212 E North St, Bethlehem, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$284,000
03/27/26
4
2
1,557
54 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
09/25/25
8
4.5
5,933

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What Locals Say about Bethlehem

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  • 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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