Howard Schaeffer
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
(484) 742-3993
268 Total Sales
3 in South Bethlehem
$113K - $307K Price Range
1543 E 8th St Bethlehem, PA 18015
South Bethlehem NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $203,382
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,504
Sq Ft
$135/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Balcony
- Brick or Stone Mason
- Heating Available
About This Home
As of September 2025In the heart of Bethlehem, this charming 1,504 sq. ft. brick home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Freshly painted throughout, it’s filled with natural light and features a spacious kitchen ideal for enjoying your morning coffee. The first-floor laundry adds convenience, while the formal dining area flows seamlessly into the living room—perfect for entertaining. Additional highlights include economical gas heat and low taxes. Ideally located near SteelStacks and Historic Downtown Bethlehem, you will be just steps from restaurants, cafés, shops, parks, festivals, and cultural attractions, with easy highway access to New York City and Philadelphia. Don’t miss your chance to make this home your own—schedule your showing today!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,911
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 2,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned Rm-Residential
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Brick or Stone Mason
Interior Spaces
- 1,504 Sq Ft Home
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Heating Available
Community Details
- Bethlehem Estates Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 21, 2025
Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dionelcy Bloom
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Raymond Cuello
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$201,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.55%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,382
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Original Mortgage
$176,500
Outstanding Balance
$175,055
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$28,327
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 1, 1988
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in South Bethlehem, PA
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Howard Schaeffer
-
Michael Dorney
Michael Dorney
Weichert Realtors
(484) 623-9933
107 Total Sales
1 in South Bethlehem
$261,000 Price
-
Rob McCann
Rob McCann
Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty, LLC
(484) 666-0294
342 Total Sales
4 in South Bethlehem
$175K - $300K Price Range
-
Heather Schierloh
Heather Schierloh
Real of Pennsylvania
(272) 213-3099
244 Total Sales
1 in South Bethlehem
$130,000 Price
-
Eric Smedley
Eric Smedley
Responds QuicklyWeichert Realtors
(484) 591-4078
15 Total Sales
2 in South Bethlehem
$122K - $185K Price Range
-
James (Jim) Galligan
James (Jim) Galligan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg 803 Main
(570) 410-9956
645 Total Sales
1 in South Bethlehem
$285,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $201,000 | First United Land Transfer | ||
| $16,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $176,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $15,900 | ||
| Closed | $16,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,542 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 09/26/25 | Sold | $201,000 | +0.6% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2025 08/28/25 | Off Market | $199,900 | -- | -- |
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/21/2025 08/21/25 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $133 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2025 | $252 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2024 | $2,059 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2023 | $2,059 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2022 | $2,043 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2021 | $2,030 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2020 | $2,010 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2019 | $2,004 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2018 | $1,955 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2017 | $1,932 | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $23,300 | $5,600 | $17,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dionelcy Bloom
Seller's Agent in 2025
Dionelcy Bloom
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
(484) 547-5919
1 in this area
38 Total Sales
-
Raymond Cuello
R
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Raymond Cuello
EXP Realty LLC
(888) 397-7352
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 763347
APN: P7SW1B-7-18-0204
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