$389,098Average Value$208Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Commuter-friendly east of Bethlehem
Middletown is a neighborhood east of Allentown and Bethlehem, conveniently located just north of the Lehigh River. “It’s a great commuter location; it’s right off the interstate,” says John Keely, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Real Estate-West End who has been in real estate since 2000. “It’s a suburb of Allentown, and it’s where everyone seems to end up living.” The area is mainly residential but has a few locally owned restaurants as well as some chain businesses. Middletown receives a 2 crime score from the CAP Index, lower than the national average of 4.
Plotted streets filled with older homes
The area is mostly plotted out with parallel streets and homes built in the 50s, 60s and 70s. The roads follow the hills, and some streets will have sidewalks on them, typically around newer construction. Mature trees fill the older streets, sometimes acting as natural fences between neighbors. Newer construction areas may have a few mature trees, but the property is likely to have less trees and foliage for an open look on the property. Some homes may come with backyard fences and pools. “I would say it’s probably 50% multi-family buildings,” Keely says. Prices for townhomes range between $220,000 and $520,000. Bi-level, ranch, Colonial Revival and Cape Cod homes begin around $200,000 and can reach about $470,000. Traditional homes range from $450,000 to $620,000.
Middletown-Northampton County is a quiet, suburban neighborhood in Bethlehem PA.
The owners of this Middletown-Northampton County ranch home pay attention to curb appeal.
1/2
Local bagels and outdoor tacos
Along Easton Avenue, a GIANT for groceries shares parking space with Dave’s Home Furnishing. Vic’s Bagels, open until 2 p.m., sells breakfast sandwiches and egg platters in addition to bagels and homemade cream cheeses. Along Freemansburg Avenue, Geaker’s Tacos is an outdoor seating-only restaurant. Kingfish American Bistro & Wine Bar has weekly specials for seafood, including a “Create Your Own Seafood Combo.”
Vic's Bagels is a regular stop for many folks in Middletown-Northampton County.
Geaker's Tacos in Middletown-Northampton County is a popular stop for milkshakes.
1/2
Bethlehem movie nights in the summer
Throughout the summer in Bethlehem, Volleyball Nights at Fairview Park occur on Wednesdays, while the Music in the Parks concert series usually occurs on the weekends and features local artists. “You’re close to all local towns and municipalities,” Keely says. Bethlehem also has 2024 Movies in the Park, showing animated films, where the only thing to bring is a blanket or chair to enjoy the films.
Solid schooling in the Bethlehem area
The Bethlehem Area School District covers the neighborhood. Depending on where students live, they may begin at Governor Wolf Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Other elementary school options include Farmersville, with a B-minus, and Miller Heights, with an A-minus. East Mills Middle School and Freedom High receive a B from Niche. At Freedom High, students can take Advanced Placement courses.
Freedom High School boasts a student to teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
East Hills Middle School serves 972 students in grades six through eight.
1/2
Street hockey and butterfly garden
Behind the Bethlehem Area Public Library—Coolidge Branch, Comer Park has room for children to run through the grassy field or play on the playground. 14th Street Park, aptly named for its location, is a horizontal strip of park only about 90 feet wide with a tennis court, parking lot, street hockey rink and a multipurpose/half basketball court lined up in the space. With a walking trail surrounding it, Birchwood Park has a butterfly garden alongside more traditional park offerings like a playground and a half-basketball court.
Middletown-Northampton County parents can watch their kids play from the bench at Comer Park.
Street hockey is very popular among visitors to the 14th St Park.
1/2
Three buses throughout and two interstates nearby
The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority operates three buses through the area. Two of them begin in Bethlehem with one crossing the overall Allentown area; both towns are to the west of the neighborhood. “Middletown has a really great traffic flow,” Keely says. Route 22 and Route 33 are about 2 miles to the north and east, respectively.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
There are a lot of jobs around, but most pay you the minimume wage. Great jobs for teenagers.
4.0Niche User
4/18/2015Niche Review
There are a number of bars and thing to do at night. The resturants stay open pretty late and the bars away have something special going on.
4.0Niche User
2/9/2016Niche Review
The Lehigh Valley and Bethlehem in particular are very safe. No city or region is immune to crime, however the Bethlehem Police Department is a proactive, community oriented police department and crime is minimal.
Are you familiar with the Middletown neighborhood?
to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Middletown
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Middletown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Middletown, Freemansburg sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Middletown, Freemansburg over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Here's a fabulous opportunity to own this TRULY UNIQUE 2200+ sq foot home with enough room for the perfect extended living space! This expanded 4-5 bedroom, 2 full bath sprawling ranch with IN-GROUND pool in desirable Bethlehem Township is waiting for it's new owner. The original owner is sad to leave, but the opportunity is yours to seize with more competitive rates on the horizon! The original
Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch located in the desirable Miller Heights neighborhood. This home offers the perfect opportunity for a buyer to add their own cosmetic updates and truly make it their own. A thoughtfully added kitchen expansion during the current owner’s tenure provides extra space for everyday living and entertaining. The lower-level family room offers a
Located in Bethlehem Township, this four-bedroom, one-bath single-family home offers space, flexibility, and great potential. Set on a generous lot with two-car off-street parking, the property features a traditional layout highlighted by two bedrooms on the main level and two additional bedrooms upstairs, accommodating a variety of living arrangements. The enclosed three-season room off the back
Birchwood Commons is a newly constructed apartment complex built in 2016. All of our apartments are designed with comfort in mind, creating a peaceful atmosphere for all of our community members. We offer beautifully designed apartments, resourceful amenities and a charming, well- groomed courtyard for community members to enjoy. Birchwood is conveniently Located off Route 33 and Freemansburg
Located in Bethlehem Township, just minutes from Route 33, shopping, dining, and medical offices, this charming second-floor apartment offers comfortable and convenient living. The unit features an updated kitchen, a cozy living room, a dedicated dining area, a full bathroom, and one well-sized bedroom. Minimum 1 year lease. Water, sewer, heat, and trash removal are all included in the rent. No
Property Id: 972116This 1-bedroom 1-bathroom apartment has been beautifully remodeled and features newly installed flooring throughout and an updated kitchen with a beautiful quartz countertop. The apartment has a spacious layout and is located in a scenic area with tree-lined streets. Apartment comes with convenient in-unit laundry and storage area in the basement, along with a large
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
