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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,716 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 hour ago
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Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom twin in Fountain Hill, conveniently located just minutes from Bethlehem, major hospitals, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Step inside from the covered front porch to a bright, comfortable main level featuring a front sitting room, living room, and spacious eat-in kitchen. All previously carpeted areas have been replaced with attractive vinyl plank flooring, giving the home a fresh, clean, and low-maintenance feel. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light throughout the first floor. Off the kitchen is a covered rear patio overlooking the large backyard-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or enjoying the outdoors. The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. The third floor features a large fourth bedroom plus additional unfinished storage space, providing plenty of flexibility. The home also includes a full unfinished basement, offering excellent additional space for storage, a workshop/workroom, hobby area, and more. Enjoy the comfort and efficiency of gas radiator heating, along with a newer roof and hot water heater, replacement windows, updated front and rear doors, and a replaced electrical panel. The location is another major highlight-close to Bethlehem and major area hospitals, with public transportation nearby and a neighborhood park just half a block away. With four bedrooms, generous living space, a full basement, backyard, and convenient location, this property offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant looking for a spacious home or an investor looking to add a strong rental property to their portfolio. Spacious, updated, conveniently located, and ready for its next owner-schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details for 1225 Russell

General

  • Price: $269,000
  • Taxes: $4,143 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PALH2016664
  • Updated: 8/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Dryer, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 4

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: Fountain Hill Boro (12308)
  • Municipality: FOUNTAIN HILL BORO
  • County: LEHIGH
  • Driving Directions: From the Allentown area, it’s roughly 5–6 miles / about 10–15 minutes, depending on where you’re starting and traffic. A straightforward route is generally Lehigh St → Susquehanna St → Broadway into Fountain Hill → N Bergen St → Russell Ave. The house will be on the right.
  • Direction Faces: South

School Information

  • School District: Bethlehem Area

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Poured Concrete, Space For Rooms, Unfinished, Workshop
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: High
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,716
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,716 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,716 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

  • Property View: City, Panoramic, Scenic Vista
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,004
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
  • Zoning: MHDR

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $156.76
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $2,358
  • City/TownTax: $1,346
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $438
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $116,000
  • Tax Amount: $4,143
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Clothes Dryer Gas, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Oven Gas, Refrigerator Washer and Dryer Included
  • Lot Number: 11

Listed by Steel City Realty, james J Reardon

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    Steel City Realty

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Schools serving 1225 Russell

School District:Bethlehem Area School District
NameGradesDistance
Fountain Hill El School
1330 Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
PK-50.3 mi
Broughal Middle School
114 West Morton Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
6-81.1 mi
Liberty High School
1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
9-122.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1225 Russell Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
8/26/2026
Listed
$269,000
52.15%
MLS
3/20/2024
Sold
$176,800
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Tax History for 1225 Russell

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$4,038
5%
$116,000
—
2025
$3,843
4%
$116,000
—
2024
$3,689
—
$116,000
—
2023
$3,678
-1%
$116,000
—
2022
$3,732
10%
$116,000
—
2019
$3,406
-7%
$116,000
—
2020
$3,645
1%
$116,000
—
2019
$3,610
4%
$116,000
—
2018
$3,456
8%
$116,000
—
2017
$3,214
3%
$116,000
—
2016
$3,134
8%
$116,000
—
2015
$2,915
3%
$116,000
—
2014
$2,820
—
$116,000
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1225 Russell, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 (MLS# PALH2016664) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1225 Russell is currently listed for $269,000 and was received on August 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 1225 Russell? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fountain Hill? You can browse all Fountain Hill real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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