488 Birkel Avenue, Bethlehem City, PA 18015 - Photo 1

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$325,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,776 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AND YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT. Welcome to 488 Birkel Ave in South Bethlehem, a total turn-key investment with a 9% cap rate, just steps away from the Lehigh University campus. This large brick and stone townhouse has many recent updates. All flooring was updated to maintenance-free vinyl plank flooring, bathrooms were updated, and the kitchen was updated, including tile backsplash. The entire house was freshly painted from top to bottom. Egress windows were added to the third floor. Appliances included are a refrigerator, a washer, a dryer, a microwave, and an electric range. Economical gas-fired forced air heat and gas water heater. Off-street parking in the back with access from Boyer Street. This property will be conveyed with a clear Resale Inspection Certificate from the City of Bethlehem. See it now

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Full Property Details for 488 Birkel Ave

General

Sold For: $325,000
Taxes: $3,038
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: Lehigh_Valley
MLS ID: 761744
Added to Site: 176 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Laundry: Common Area

Additional Information

Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Parking

Total Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, On Street

Location

Area: Bethlehem-South
County: Northampton
Subdivision: Not in Development
Cross Streets: W Packer Ave
Driving Directions: W 4th St to South on Brodhead Ave to Right on W Packer Ave to Right on Berkel Ave to house on left

School Information

Elem School District: Bethlehem
Midd School District: Bethlehem
High School District: Bethlehem

Community

Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS

Heating & Cooling

Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Cable Available: Yes
Utility Description: Cable Available

Structural Information

Construction: Brick, Stone
Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 1,776
Living Area: 1,776 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.037
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,600
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Dimensions: 15 x 97
Zoning: 04RM

Financial Considerations

Operating Expenses: $4,038
Tax Amount: $3,038.44

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: P6SE1D 1 1C 0204

Listed by Realty One Group Supreme
Sold by Christian Saunders Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 488 Birkel Ave

School District:Bethlehem Area School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Fountain Hill El School 1330 Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18015	PK-5	1 mi
Broughal Middle School 114 West Morton Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015	6-8	0.1 mi
Liberty High School 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018	9-12	1.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 488 Birkel Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/05/2025

Sold

$325,000

8.33%

MLS

7/26/2025

Listed

$300,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

488 Birkel Avenue, Bethlehem City, PA 18015 (MLS# 761744) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $325,000 on September 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 488 Birkel Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Bethlehem City? You can browse all Bethlehem City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

488 Birkel Ave Bethlehem City, PA 18015