405 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
SOLD
DEC 5, 2025

405 1st Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018

  • 5 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,036 sqft

$325,000

Last Sold: Dec 5, 2025
9% over list $299K
$160/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,064/mo*
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$325,000

Last Sold: Dec 5, 2025
9% over list $299K
$160/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,064/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,036 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1895
Living Area
2,036 sqft
Price/Sqft
$160/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to 405 1st Ave in the heart of Bethlehem! This beautifully updated half-twin sits just steps from Main Street, putting restaurants, shopping, festivals, and all the charm of Historic Bethlehem right at your fingertips. The home features a bright open layout with hardwood flooring, fresh paint throughout, and a modern kitchen complete with sleek cabinetry and quartz countertops. Upstairs offers comfortable bedrooms with great natural light and an updated bathroom with contemporary finishes. Enjoy a low-maintenance yard, a welcoming front porch, and off-street parking—rare for this sought-after area. Move-in ready with nothing to do but unpack. Perfect for those looking for a prime Bethlehem location within walking distance to everything!
405 1st Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,036 sqft single-family home built in 1895. It last sold for $325,000 on Dec 5, 2025 (9% above the $299,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $330,600, with a rent estimate of $2,390/month.

Home Details for 405 1st Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2036 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Water HeaterDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassFoundation: Basement
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street,On Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2036 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1895
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: A-Frame
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: UnknownParcel Number: 642747740074 001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,000Price Per Sqft: $160/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 05 2025Possession Timing: Immediately

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bethlehem CityCommunity: Not in Development
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: 3049.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 768224Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2036Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-42077-N-642747740074 001-R-N
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Steven Fonseca, (484) 860-9544
Peak Properties PA
Brian S. Glick, (916) 798-9833
Peak Properties PA
Bought with: Steven Fonseca, (484) 860-9544, Peak Properties PA
Co-Buyer's Agent: Brian S. Glick, (916) 798-9833, Peak Properties PA
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Source: GLVR, MLS#768224

Price History for 405 1st Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/05/2025$325,000Sold
GLVR #768224
11/18/2025$299,000PendingGLVR #768224
11/16/2025$299,000Listed For SaleGLVR #768224
11/16/2025$299,000ListingRemovedGLVR #768188
11/15/2025$299,000Listed For SaleGLVR #768188
08/29/2025$180,000Sold
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$4,106
Assessment$139,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 405 1st Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
514 2nd Ave, Bethlehem, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$299,900
09/26/25
4
1
1,935
525 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$291,000
07/08/26
4
1
1,661
709 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$325,000
04/10/26
5
2
2,003
437 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$375,000
07/17/26
3
1.5
1,792
717 5th Ave, Bethlehem, PA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$325,000
09/12/25
4
1.5
1,952
345 Franklin St, Bethlehem, PA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$380,000
01/21/26
4
1.5
1,704

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What Locals Say about Bethlehem

At least 1506 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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    "The drive to Allentown is easy. I take back roads that barely get congested. My wife’s commute to macungie is easy as well. "
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    "I don’t have dogs but from family and friends I hear that there are no parks or areas to walk or let dogs play but sidewalks and streets are safe to walk them around. "
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    "Most of the residents have dogs and they keep up behind their pets. It is a lovely neighborhood and everyone is welcome."
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    "Quiet neighborhood with good school district. Good place to raise your kids. Good restaurants and lively attractions on Main Street throughout the year."
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    "Very quiet, very nice neighbors, safe and peaceful. There’s a park, a pool, basketball courts, tennis courts in the neighborhood. Close to stores, restaurants, schools."
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    "There is no local dog park in the area. Our park system needs to install some place for K-9 to be permitted to walk and play with other dogs in a controlled environment. "
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    "Dogs have not been an issue. They’re all leashed when walking or fenced in their yards. There isn’t much backyard space in this area so it’s tough to find a house with a fenced in yard"
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