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3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,423 Sq. Ft.
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Located in a growing area within walking distance of Lehigh University, this well-maintained and updated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers flexibility for both homeowners and investors. The home features a newer roof, numerous updates, and a third floor that provides versatile additional living space for a future home office, study, recreation room, 4th bedroom or other needs. A convenient first-floor washer and dryer add to the functionality. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard with space to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're looking for a primary residence or an investment property, this home offers a flexible layout, desirable location, and plenty of potential! Ask how to receive lender credit towards closing costs or lowering your interest rate!

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General

Price: $279,900
Taxes: $2,744 (2026)
Status: Active
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PANH2010732
Updated: 9/26/2026
Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Other, Bonus Room, Full Bath
Interior Features: Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: Bethlehem City (12404)
Municipality: BETHLEHEM CITY
County: NORTHAMPTON
Subdivision: NONE
Driving Directions: via W 4th St/Fourth St, Head toward Sheets St, Turn right onto Broadway (Pass by Wendy's (on the right)), Turn right onto W 4th St/Fourth St, Turn right onto Fillmore St, Turn left onto E 5th St. Destination will be on the right.

School Information

School District: Bethlehem Area
Elementary School: Donegan
Middle School: Broughal
High School: Freedom

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Available
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,423
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,423 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,423 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,400
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Zoning: RM
Lot Description: Level, Not In Development
Fencing (Description): Wood

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $196.7
School Tax: $1,874
City/TownTax: $561
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $308
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $28,600
Tax Amount: $2,744
Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: P6SE2A

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Schools

Schools serving 617 E 5th St

School District:Bethlehem Area School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Donegan El School 1210 East 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015	PK-5	0.5 mi
Broughal Middle School 114 West Morton Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015	6-8	0.5 mi
Liberty High School 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018	9-12	1.4 mi

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Price & Sales History for 617 E 5th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/26/2026

Listed

$279,900

86.6%

MLS

8/21/2023

Sold

$150,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 617 E 5th St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2026

$309

—

$28,600

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2025

$309

-88%

$28,600

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2024

$2,528

—

$28,600

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2023

$2,528

1%

$28,600

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2022

$2,508

1%

$28,600

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2021

$2,491

1%

$28,600

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2020

$2,468

—

$28,600

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2019

$2,459

2%

$28,600

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2018

$2,400

1%

$28,600

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2017

$2,371

2%

$28,600

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2016

$2,330

2%

$28,600

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2015

$2,275

7%

$28,600

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2014

$2,135

—

$28,600

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617 E 5th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 (MLS# PANH2010732) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 617 E 5th Street is currently listed for $279,900 and was received on September 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 617 E 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Bethlehem? You can browse all Bethlehem real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

617 E 5th St Bethlehem, PA 18015