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A suburban community that checks many boxes
When Northeast Bethlehem became part of the city over 100 years ago, it quickly became a neighborhood where workers from local industries, like Bethlehem Steel, the second-largest steel producer in the United States, could live. Today, the neighborhood attracts workers and commuters looking to get more home for their money. “The Lehigh Valley is a warehouse hub,” says Realtor Wade Ames. He and his wife Anna, the Ames Team, have nearly 30 years of combined experience with Weichert Realtors. “You can reach 30% of the U.S. population from Bethlehem. FedEx and Amazon both have hubs here. You can also commute to New Jersey, New York or Philadelphia. Highway 22 is minutes away. I-78 and Route 309 are nearby, too. It’s very convenient.” Given the need to house workers, families, professionals and retirees, Northeast Bethlehem offers a mix of homes and amenities that satisfy a variety of budgets and lifestyles. “The neighborhood has a more suburban feel,” says Anna Ames. “Cape Cods are perfect for homebuyers starting out or downsizing. Colonials have room for growing families. It has grocery stores, fast food and local eateries. You’re also close to downtown, playgrounds, hiking and fishing.” A lifelong Bethlehem resident, Anna has seen the northeast part of town grow. She says, “It’s a good sticking place; you’re close to everything, and homes there have a lot of charm.” Northeast Bethlehem also receives a crime score of 2 out of 10 from CAP Index. The national average is 4.
A local Walmart is a convenient resource for Northeast Bethlehem.
Northeast Bethlehem enjoys access to conveniently located national chains such as Home Depot.
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Suburban homes in high demand
With most homes built between 1940 and 1980, Northeast Bethlehem is a mecca of suburban styles and design. Vintage Cape Cods line the streets of this neighborhood and feature hardwood floors, sunrooms or side porches, fenced backyards and off-street parking. They can sell for between $230,000 and $400,000. Ranch-style homes are a favorite, too, and can range from $250,000 to $375,000. They often include carports or attached garages, finished basements with extra living space, and covered porches overlooking the backyard. Large four-bedroom colonial-style homes with built-in fireplaces and family rooms are priced from $350,000 to $475,000. High-end homes on a half-acre or more can list from $500,000 to $1 million. “It’s highly competitive in this part of Bethlehem,” Anna Ames says. “Homes don’t stay on the market for longer than two weeks. Renovated or updated homes often end up in a bidding war because demand to live here is so high.” Two- and three-bedroom townhouses are also available and sell for between $175,000 and $500,000.
Split-Level homes are found near Freedom High School in Northeast Bethlehem.
Trees are abundant in the residential areas of Northeast Bethlehem.
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Public schools and colleges in Bethlehem
Northeast Bethlehem schools belong to the Bethlehem Area School District, which receives a B from Niche. Young students can attend Spring Garden Elementary, a B-rated school that offers after-school programs like art, gardening, fitness and vocal music. Northwest Middle, a C-plus school, features a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and over 10 team sports, including girls volleyball, basketball and softball. At Liberty High, another B-rated school, students can choose from several career pathways, such as business/finance/law or health/social services, to help them decide what they’d like to do after high school. Should that future involve college, Moravian University is within 2 miles of the neighborhood, and Lehigh University is within 4 miles. Northampton Community College also has a campus on 3rd Street on the south side of town near Lehigh.
Spring Garden Elementary School receives an overall B+ grade from niche.com.
Freedom High School boasts a student to teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
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Public transportation available to Northeast Bethlehem
Most residential areas in Northeast Bethlehem have well-maintained sidewalks, and several streets in the neighborhood are unmarked bike paths, such as Linden Street and Johnston Drive. Highway 22, known locally as the Lehigh Valley Thruway, lies north of the neighborhood and connects drivers to Allentown and Easton, 10 miles east or west respectively. Despite that proximity, drive times can double during rush hour. Interstate 78 takes drivers into New York, an 80-mile trip. It also connects with Route 309, which goes into Philadelphia, 60 miles south. Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) buses stop along Center Street, East Boulevard and Easton Avenue, taking riders downtown or to Allentown or Easton. Commuters can also take Trans-Bridge Lines to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City, a two-hour ride. The Lehigh Valley International Airport is 5 miles from Northeast Bethlehem, offering nonstop flights to 12 U.S. destinations.
Parks, playgrounds and the Monocacy Recreation Complex
The neighborhood is dotted with small green spaces, such as Yellis Park, which features a playground, a walking path and an open field. L.G. Stewart Park to the east is named after a World War II vet and active community member. It offers similar features, plus a basketball court. Northdale Park to the south has several baseball fields, and nearby Sell Field offers even more ballfields and a community pool. The Monocacy Way Trail follows Monocacy Creek from West Union Boulevard near the downtown area to the recreation complex in Northeast Bethlehem. Monocacy and Illick’s Mill parks are part of the complex and feature an off-leash dog park, a place to fish and picnic, a granite dam and a suspension bridge. Next door, the Bethlehem Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship course that’s earned a four-star rating from Golf Digest. The Pennsylvania Playhouse on Illick’s Mill Road is a small community theater that produces classic musicals, cabarets, children’s theater and popular dramas. The Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink is across the street, and beside it is the Memorial Pool, where visitors can swim laps, enjoy the water slide or play in the kiddie pool.
The trails wind through Illick's Mill Nature Preserve are great for mountain biking.
Monocacy Park offers serene beauty.
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Local Bethlehem eateries and family-owned businesses
While Northeast Bethlehem is minutes away from the fine restaurants downtown, the neighborhood has several eateries that stand out, such as Anatolian Kitchen on Linden Street. This Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties including Turkish coffee, lamb shish kebab and baba ganouj. Azar Supermarket is just up the street and features exotic produce items and international groceries. To the west, Sholl Orchards on Center Street offers fresh, in-season produce and locally canned and jarred goods. Family-owned and -operated since 1948, Sholl Orchards is a fourth-generation farm market. Businesses, fast food chains and a Giant grocery store line Easton Avenue. There, Big Woody’s Sports Grill is a place to enjoy pizza, beer and the big game. To the north, Josh Early Candies on Linden Street is a Lehigh Valley institution. Since 1904, the candy maker has used the same batch recipes to produce its high-quality chocolates.
Azar Supermarket sells groceries and plants to Northeast Bethlehem locals.
Northeast Bethlehem locals love the authentic Turkish food at Anatolian Kitchen.
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Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem
A 10-day event in August that takes the city by storm is Musikfest, the largest free-admission festival in the country. Held at venues throughout Bethlehem, Musikfest attracts over a million people with big-name bands and local musicians. Later in the year, Bethlehem earns its nickname of "Christmas City USA" with the annual Christkindlmarkt. The festival celebrates the season with handmade artisan work, live Christmas music from area schools, ornaments and collectibles from Germany, a visit from old St. Nick, and holiday-themed food and drink. The holiday market begins in mid-November and ends just before Christmas at PNC Plaza at Steel Stacks.
Several highways run through Northeast Bethlehem, providing convenient access to downtown.
Bethlehem Square shopping center is where Northeast Bethlehem
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Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg
The closest medical center to Northeast Bethlehem is Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg on Schoenersville Road. U.S. News and World Report has recognized the hospital for its top-ranked orthopedic care and pulmonology and lung surgery services. It also received a high-performance rating for several other specialties and procedures including geriatrics, urology, heart attack, stroke, and colon cancer.
Bethlehem Catholic High School in Northeast Bethlehem provides a private Catholic education.
Gorgeous landscaping surround Craftsman Style homes in Northeast Bethlehem.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Northeast Bethlehem Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Bethlehem, Bethlehem sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Bethlehem, Bethlehem over the last 12 months is $377,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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