720 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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720 Shields St
Bethlehem, PA 18015

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,456 sqft

$264,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,678/mo*
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$264,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,678/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,456 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Welcome to this brick twin home for sale in South Bethlehem with beautiful mountain views. Perfect opportunity for first-time homebuyers or investors. The front porch invites you into a spacious living room and dining room with new floors. The kitchen offers new cabinets, countertops, and sink. The laundry room is conveniently located on the first floor with a half bathroom and a mud room. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with beautiful hardwood floors, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. On the third floor, there are two finished and heated additional rooms, perfect for an office or playroom. This home provides a fully fenced-in private backyard. Forced air gas heat and central air. Some new windows. Walk-out-basement to the street, perfect for storage and many other possibilities. The property is conveniently located near hospitals, Routes 22, 378 & 78, universities, schools, Wind Creek Casino & Resort, Outlets, restaurants & much more. The sellers will provide a clear Certificate of Occupancy before settlement.
720 Shields St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,456 sqft townhouse built in 1926. It last sold for $235,000 on Jun 18, 2024 (2% above the $229,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $264,300, with a rent estimate of $2,015/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 720 Shields St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Other,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1456 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, RefrigeratorLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,ElectricDryer Hookup,Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Replacement Windows, ScreensFlooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Plank
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassPatio / Porch: Covered, PorchFencing: Yard FencedExterior: Fence, Porch
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: No Garage,On Street
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1456 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 16

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Parcel Number: P6SE2D 24 6 0204

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $229,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 18 2024Possession Timing: Immediately

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bethlehem CityCommunity: Not in Development
School Information
Elementary School: Donegan ElementaryElementary School District: BethlehemJr High / Middle School: BroughalJr High / Middle School District: BethlehemHigh School: FreedomHigh School District: Bethlehem

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lehigh Valley MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2787.84 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 733079Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1456Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-42095-N-P6SE2D 24 6 0204-R-N
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Ana "Claudia Lastres, (610) 216-5163
Keller Williams Northampton
Bought with: Scarlet Castillo, (347) 475-8690, IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Source: GLVR, MLS#733079

Price History for 720 Shields St

DatePriceEventSource
06/18/2024$235,000Sold
GLVR #733079
04/12/2024$229,900PendingGLVR #733079
03/27/2024$229,900Listed For SaleGLVR #733079
06/06/2023$117,500Sold
N/A
11/23/2021$99,900ListingRemovedBright MLS #PANH2000408
11/02/2021$99,900PriceChange
GLVR #672742
08/15/2021$119,900Listed For SaleGLVR #672742

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$2,505
Assessment$55,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,314
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910
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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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