521 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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OFF MARKET

$306,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 6,400 sqft

521 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Est. Refi. Payment $2,113/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$307K
Since last month
Increased$8K (+2.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$56K (-15.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +174% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$307K
September 2026$305K
August 2026$299K
July 2026$309K
June 2026$296K
May 2026$304K
April 2026$314K
March 2026$329K
February 2026$314K
January 2026$335K
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
612 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$265,000
04/17/26
4
2
1,814
515 Thomas St, Bethlehem, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$620,000
08/26/26
5
2
1,310
705 E 6th St, Allentown, PA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$125,000
05/13/26
5
2
2,092
513 Selfridge St, Bethlehem, PA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$287,500
04/30/26
5
2
2,082
704 Hayes St, Bethlehem, PA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$255,000
09/23/26
4
2
2,464
412 Atlantic St, Bethlehem, PA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/04/26
3
1.5
1,337
707 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$192,000
07/17/26
3
1.5
1,550
737 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$130,000
04/27/26
3
0.5
2,445
514 Thomas St, Bethlehem, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$230,000
07/27/26
3
1
1,376
628 Hayes St, Bethlehem, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$224,900
06/29/26
3
1
1,275

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
519 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.00
$228,100
4
2
1,240
Off Market
523 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.00
$215,500
4
2
1,302
Off Market
517 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$208,600
4
2
1,240
Off Market
515 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$209,100
4
1
1,302
Off Market
513 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$248,900
3
2
1,583
Off Market
442 Pierce St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.01
$391,400
4
1
4,268
Off Market
434 Pierce St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$228,500
5
2
1,372
Off Market
434 Pierce St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$195,600
3
1
1,372
Off Market
511 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$274,500
3
2
1,583
Off Market
518 E Morton St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$235,100
3
2
1,302
Off Market
516 E Morton St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$193,700
3
1
976
Off Market
438 Pierce St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$176,200
4
1
809
Off Market
436 Pierce St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$249,400
5
2
1,452
Off Market
514 E Morton St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$259,100
4
2
1,749
Off Market
520 E Morton St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$290,200
4
-
1,336
Off Market
527 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$271,400
5
2
-
Off Market
509 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$222,500
3
1
1,329
Off Market
432 Pierce St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$253,000
5
2
1,494
Off Market
512 E Morton St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
$260,000
3
2
1,749
Off Market
512 E Morton St #2, Bethlehem, PA 18015
0.02
-
2
1
900
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
6,400 sqft
$48/sqft

About this House

Includes both 521 and 523 E 5th. Close proximity to Lehigh Campus. Two full kitchens, recently renovated. Suitable for 6-8 tenants. Very Spacious with tons of natural light and not one you will want to pass up! Pets Accepted with Additional Fee! Please call the attached number for more details.

Landlord pays $60 a month for Water, Sewer, Trash anything above $60 the tenants will be responsible for. Tenants pay all utilities. (Electric and Gas) Washer Dryer Hookup! Tenants are also responsible for snow removal and lawn care.
521 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 is a 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 6,400 sqft single-family home built in 1900. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2019 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 24, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $306,900, with a rent estimate of $3,325/month.

Home Details for 521 E 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1500 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 24, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Jul 6, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Mar 9, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$355,800
Aug 26, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$355,800
Price decreased by 1%
Jul 30, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$357,800

Market trends in Bethlehem

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$347K
$3.37KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$206
$0MoM
Available listings
228
28MoM

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What Locals Say about Bethlehem

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  • 79% say there are sidewalks
  • 78% say there's holiday spirit
  • 53% say neighbors are friendly
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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

  • 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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    "The friendly community but some need to pick up after their dogs. Maybe more dog parks. Bigger areas for them to run around "
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  • Steven Hunsberger
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    "Musikfest All kinds of summer festivals Blueberry fest Apple fest Strawberry fest Farmers Markets Downtown Bethlehem"
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  • Kelly.berk
    "Safe, quiet, family friendly, and close to everything. Best neighborhood to live in. I love my neighbors and my kids have lots of friends and a safe place to thrive and grow. Houses not on top of each other, nice parks and close to grocery store. "
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  • Adam Francia
    "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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  • Angela Dioscar Ortega
    "I love live in here because it’s safe and clean neighborhood. I have everything the I need near to me ."
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  • Anthony
    "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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  • Khorey Smith
    "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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  • Khorey Smith
    "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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  • Jdm0702
    "Very walkable neighborhoods and many parks to visit that are clean and well maintained. We love raising our family here. "
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  • Kelly Kern
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    "The south side is a mixed bag. Lots of things to do, however some of the people are a little shady and kids basically run amok with no supervision and have zero respect"
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    "they have a great neighborhood yard sale every summer, it is a fun trick or treat neighborhood, many of the homes go all-out!"
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    "Suburban environment travel with easy highway access to major metro areas including a developed local road system."
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  • Kmachain89
    "Good amount of kids in the neighborhood and there’s a nice walking trail right behind in the industrial park."
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  • Dianasalam14
    "I just got to Bethlehem, but from what I could see it seems a very organized, clean and safe neighborhood."
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  • Kelly S.
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  • Kylejimenez911
    "There are many families in our neighborhood with plenty of varying age groups (elementary, middle, high school) for the kids and for the most part very friendly neighbors. Not too loud and a very calm place to live and start a family."
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  • John R.
    "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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  • Steven H.
    "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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  • Stephanie R.
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Frequently asked questions about 521 E 5th St

  • What is 521 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 521 E 5th St in Bethlehem, PA is $306,900.
  • Is Bethlehem a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bethlehem is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bethlehem?
    The median sale price in Bethlehem is $347K. That is up $3.37K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Bethlehem?
    Residents describe Bethlehem, PA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Bethlehem, PA.
  • Does 521 E 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 521 E 5th St in Bethlehem, PA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 521 E 5th St?
    The lot at 521 E 5th St in Bethlehem, PA is about 0.03 acres (1,500 sq ft).

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