2617 5th St Bethlehem, PA 18020
Middletown Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,040
Sq Ft
0.4
Acres
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Deck
- Recreation Room
- City Lights View
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3-minute walk to Comer Park
About This Home
As of June 2013These opportunities don't come up to often! One of a kind builders home. This sprawling ranch offers everything you could ask for in a home. The beautiful eat in kitchen offers a center island along with built in wine rack/bar station. Living room with a cozy fireplace with wall to wall mantle. Huge Master suite with skylights and another bedroom sized sitting room and full bath. Owner added a great room off the dining room with vaulted ceiling and skylight. This room opens up to the 4 person jacuzzi and your own private oasis . Multiple patio areas and in ground pool with diving board. As if this wasn't enough for entertaining, there's also a finished basement that has it all. Full built in glass bar. All brick fireplace with lighting. Regulation size slate pool table that remains. Another Full bath. Laundry/Mud room. Bedroom/office. All that's needed to make it a full in-law suite is a kitchenette. A 2 car garage, additional garage, and 4 car parking make this the home for you!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,044
Year Built
- Built in 1963
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Corner Lot
- Property is zoned Mdr
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Construction Material
Interior Spaces
- 2,040 Sq Ft Home
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Family Room Downstairs
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- City Lights Views
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Cedar Closet
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on lower level
- Washer and Dryer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Fireplace in Basement
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Spa
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
- Gazebo
- Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Baseboard Heating
- 101 to 200 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number N7NE1 1 1 0205
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 13, 2013
Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Wood Gary and Wood Diane
Bought by
Fontana Frank
Seller's Agent
Mark Sames
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Dietrick
BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.6%
Total Days on Market
100
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Outstanding Balance
$154,499
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$318,931
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 6, 2007
Sold by
Brown Darreyl D
Bought by
Wood Gary A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $265,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $290,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $60,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Open | $212,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $140,521 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $230,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $199,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $195,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 05/29/25 | For Sale | $390,000 | +47.2% | $108 / Sq Ft |
| 06/28/2013 06/28/13 | Sold | $265,000 | -3.6% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2013 04/23/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/13/2013 01/13/13 | For Sale | $274,900 | -- | $135 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $848 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2024 | $6,024 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2023 | $6,044 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2022 | $5,990 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2021 | $5,943 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2020 | $5,950 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2019 | $5,928 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2018 | $5,765 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2017 | $5,726 | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $78,500 | $23,100 | $55,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sami Lerit
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sami Lerit
Keller Williams Allentown
(973) 524-1323
1 in this area
46 Total Sales
-
Carissa Escobar
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Carissa Escobar
Keller Williams Allentown
(610) 435-1800
-
Mark Sames
M
Seller's Agent in 2013
Mark Sames
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
(484) 764-1949
3 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Brooke Dietrick
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Brooke Dietrick
BHHS Fox & Roach
(610) 597-0626
1 in this area
69 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 443275
APN: N7NE1-1-1-0205
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