Date
Details
Price
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Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$885,000
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MLS
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Property Description
An uncommon opportunity in the heart of Bethlehem, 917 Main Street offers the scale, character and flexibility rarely found in a residential investment property this close to the city's historic core. Dating to approximately 1885 and familiar to many who know this stretch of Main Street, the substantial brick residence encompasses approximately 3,499 square feet above grade and is currently arranged as four separate living units. The existing configuration provides a variety of layouts across three levels, including multiple kitchens and baths, generously proportioned rooms and individual living spaces that retain the character of the original home. High ceilings, tall windows, substantial room sizes and period architectural details speak to the building's late-19th-century origins, while its long history of adaptation illustrates just how versatile the property can be. What truly distinguishes 917 Main Street is what lies beyond the building itself. The unusually deep lot opens to a surprisingly expansive and private rear lawn - an unexpected oasis in this in-town setting. A covered porch and large screened porch extend the living space outdoors, while mature plantings and established landscaping create an appealing garden environment for residents. At the far end of the property, a detached three-car garage with rear access adds an especially valuable amenity. Additional basement space provides approximately 582 square feet for storage and mechanicals, with painted masonry walls, distinctive arched openings and direct utility value. For the investor, the property presents an intriguing combination: substantial square footage, multiple existing living areas, outdoor space, garage parking and a highly convenient Bethlehem location. Its configuration also offers an opportunity for a future owner to evaluate improvements, repositioning or alternative use according to their investment objectives. A property with this much space - inside and out - is difficult to replicate in an established city neighborhood. 917 Main Street is not simply a multi-unit building; it is a distinctive piece of Bethlehem's residential fabric with remarkable potential for its next 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: PANH2010570
- Updated: 9/8/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Info: None
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 18
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Efficiency, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Studio, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Gas/Propane, Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring: Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: 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 Parking
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- 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. Parking in driveway in back along Orchard St.
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: Bethlehem Area
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Zoned, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Water Heater: S/W Changeover, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- 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, Space For Rooms, Unfinished, Poured Concrete
- Foundation: Stone, Slab
- Roof: Slate, Architectural Shingle, Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Replacement, Storm, Transom, Vinyl Clad, Wood Frame
- Doors: Double Entry, Storm
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Main
- 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
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1
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
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
- Inclusions: All appliances, 5 ring cameras, rugs in attic
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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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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
—
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
—
2019
$6,578
2%
$76,500
—
2018
$6,418
1%
$76,500
—
2017
$6,342
2%
$76,500
—
2016
$6,232
2%
$76,500
—
2015
$6,085
7%
$76,500
—
2014
$5,711
—
$76,500
—
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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