Date
Details
Price
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Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$885,000
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Property Description
Behind the handsome brick facade of the c.1885 Annie S. Kemerer House is 3,426 SF of charmingly chic living space, an extraordinarily deep yard, multiple porches and a detached three-car garage, all in an established in-town setting just blocks from Downtown Bethlehem. A familiar presence along Main Street, though not listed on the Historic Registry, the house retains the proportions and character of its late-19th century Victorian origins. Tall windows, high ceilings and generously scaled rooms unfold across three floors, offering tremendous flexibility for a buyer with imagination. The home is presently configured into multiple living areas, but its size and underlying residential character suggest exciting possibilities for creating a distinctive single residence. The first floor stretches deep into the property, opening to both a covered porch and a wonderful screened porch overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, large rooms and additional living spaces continue across the second and third floors, providing abundant room for bedrooms, offices, studios, guest accommodations or whatever arrangement suits the next owner. The deep parcel creates an unusually generous lawn and garden setting that feels remarkably removed from the city just beyond it. Mature plantings, established beds and pathways connect the house, porches and rear of the property, creating the feeling of a private urban garden. It is an unexpected amount of outdoor space for an in-town home. Completing the property is a detached 3-car garage with convenient rear access and 4-car driveway parking, along with approximately 1,150 square feet of basement space for mechanicals and storage. For the buyer drawn to older homes, this is an opportunity to work with something authentic rather than recreate it: substantial brick construction, wonderful scale, flexible rooms and a property that has evolved over a century and a half. Reimagine it as one expansive residence, explore a combination of private and supplemental living space, or simply appreciate the possibilities inherent in its current arrangement. This is a house with history, presence and, perhaps most importantly, room for another chapter.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 917 Main St
General
- Price: $885,000
- Taxes: $7,161 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PANH2010568
- Updated: 9/8/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 18
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Recessed Lighting, Studio, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
- Flooring: Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Exterior Cameras, Surveillance Sys
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gutter System, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Bethlehem City (12404)
- Municipality: BETHLEHEM CITY
- County: NORTHAMPTON
- Cross Streets: W. Ettwein St.
- Driving Directions: W. Broad St to north on Main St to property on left. Driveway parking at garage in back/Orchard St.
- Direction Faces: East
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: Bethlehem Area
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Multi Units, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Multi-tank, Natural Gas, S/W Changeover
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Poured Concrete, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone, Active Radon Mitigation, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Slate, Architectural Shingle, Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Wall
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Double Pane, Replacement, Storm, Vinyl Clad, Wood Frame
- Doors: Double Entry, Storm
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 4,576
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,426 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,426 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1885
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RT
- Lot Description: Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private, Not In Development
- Fencing (Description): Fully, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $258.32
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $4,832
- City/TownTax: $1,502
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $826
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $76,500
- Tax Amount: $7,161
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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Schools
Schools serving 917 Main St
School District:Bethlehem Area School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
William Penn El School, Bethlehem, PA 1002 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Northeast Middle School, Bethlehem, PA 1170 Fernwood Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Liberty High School 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 917 Main St
Tax History
Tax History for 917 Main St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$826
—
$76,500
—
2025
$826
-88%
$76,500
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2024
$6,762
—
$76,500
—
2023
$6,762
1%
$76,500
—
2022
$6,709
1%
$76,500
—
2021
$6,664
1%
$76,500
—
2020
$6,600
—
$76,500
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2019
$6,578
2%
$76,500
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2018
$6,418
1%
$76,500
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2017
$6,342
2%
$76,500
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2016
$6,232
2%
$76,500
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2015
$6,085
7%
$76,500
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2014
$5,711
—
$76,500
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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917 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 (MLS# PANH2010568) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 917 Main Street is currently listed for $885,000 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 917 Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bethlehem? You can browse all Bethlehem real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.