539 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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OFF MARKET

$330,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,022 sqft

539 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Est. Refi. Payment $2,282/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 15, 2019 for $203,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$331K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+3.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$128K (+63%)
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 +691% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$331K
September 2026$332K
August 2026$328K
July 2026$335K
June 2026$338K
May 2026$338K
April 2026$334K
March 2026$330K
February 2026$319K
January 2026$314K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
236 E Ettwein St, Bethlehem, PA
0.37
Townhouse
$195,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,648
822 Elm St, Bethlehem, PA
0.25
Townhouse
$250,000
03/16/26
3
1.5
1,406
911 High St, Bethlehem, PA
0.46
Townhouse
$215,000
06/10/26
5
2
1,672
233 E Goepp St, Bethlehem, PA
0.39
Townhouse
$160,000
05/19/26
5
2
1,766
227 E Garrison St, Bethlehem, PA
0.48
Townhouse
$258,000
09/29/26
4
1.5
1,564
1216 Maple St, Bethlehem, PA
0.18
Townhouse
$230,000
06/01/26
3
1
1,411
770 E Washington Ave, Bethlehem, PA
0.29
Townhouse
$239,000
06/12/26
3
1.5
1,100
754 E Washington Ave, Bethlehem, PA
0.29
Townhouse
$250,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,200
715 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA
0.38
Townhouse
$250,000
08/20/26
3
1.5
1,144
419 E Frankford St, Bethlehem, PA
0.15
Townhouse
$195,000
10/10/25
2
1.5
1,338

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
537 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.00
-
3
2
2,022
Off Market
535 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.01
$289,100
3
2
1,312
Off Market
533 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.01
$293,500
4
1
1,628
Off Market
531 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.01
$271,200
3
1.5
1,266
Off Market
1103 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.02
$334,700
4
1.5
1,800
Off Market
1109 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.02
$323,100
3
1.5
1,276
Off Market
1101 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.02
$245,200
3
1
1,344
Off Market
529 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.02
$275,000
3
1.5
1,440
Recently Sold
1115 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.02
$296,600
3
2
1,200
Off Market
527 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.02
$281,000
3
1
1,506
Off Market
525 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.02
$279,100
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market
1119 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$310,500
3
2
1,200
Off Market
538 E Locust St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$322,500
3
2.5
1,738
Off Market
536 E Locust St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$304,900
3
2
1,472
Off Market
534 E Locust St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$302,600
3
2
1,590
Off Market
523 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$257,800
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market
532 E Locust St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$271,600
3
1
1,590
Off Market
1039 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$296,900
4
1
1,536
Off Market
1123 Wood St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$274,300
4
2
1,160
Off Market
521 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
0.03
$276,300
3
1.5
1,261
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1928
2,022 sqft
$164/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming brick end-unit twin in the heart of Bethlehem on a quiet street. Pride of ownership evident from porch entrance (redone in 2021) & throughout the flowing, open-concept home with refinished oak hardwood floors. Large windows allow sunlight to fill the rooms. This home has a beautiful, cherry eat-in kitchen featuring a Sub-Zero fridge, Asko dishwasher, and granite countertops with large center island doubling as an eat-in bar. Glass range hood, under-cabinet lighting, and recessed lights throughout.

Many updates made throughout home such as rubber roofing on both floors in 2020 & 2021, new windows throughout in 2016 & 2022, new gas furnace in 2022 with new steel chimney liner for ventilation, new hot water heater in 2021. Large laundry room/mudroom leading to full bath with walk-in tile shower. 2nd floor includes full tile bath and 3 large bedrooms. 3rd floor has a large bedroom connected to another bedroom that could also be an owner suite/closet or a workout/playroom/office area. 3rd floor includes ample storage in two different enclosed eaves. The basement features an antique workbench, plenty of storage, and a walk out Bilco door that was fixed and leveled with new concrete sealing in 2023. 1 car brick detached garage. Front porch and new Timbertech back porch that leads to a yard with beautiful raised garden beds and vinyl fencing for privacy.
539 E Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,022 sqft townhouse built in 1928. It last sold for $203,000 on Jul 15, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $330,700, with a rent estimate of $2,532/month.

Home Details for 539 E Laurel St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Laundry Room, Mud RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Other, Shake ShingleExterior: BrickGardenLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2019
Source: GLVR #612072
Sold
$203,000
May 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$209,900
May 25, 2018
Source: GLVR #576428
Sold
$190,000
Apr 11, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$199,000
Dec 8, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$41,000

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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  • 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

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Frequently asked questions about 539 E Laurel St

  • What is 539 E Laurel St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 539 E Laurel St in Bethlehem, PA is $330,700.
  • What is the price history for 539 E Laurel St?
    539 E Laurel St in Bethlehem, PA last sold for $203,000 in July 2019.
  • 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.
  • Does 539 E Laurel St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 539 E Laurel St in Bethlehem, PA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 539 E Laurel St have a garage?
    Yes, 539 E Laurel St in Bethlehem, PA has a garage.

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