NOT LISTED FOR SALE

265 E Market St Bethlehem, PA 18018

Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $808,000 - $1,112,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,149 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2024

Last sale price $780,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,879/month

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.18 Acre Lot
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Elmwood Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

ATTENTION: 3-2-2024 OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED UNDER CONTRACT Don't miss this significant PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! Magnificent 1882 Circa Victorian home situated on a tree lined street in Historic Bethlehem. Beautifully landscaped fenced in back yard. Home has three levels of living. Welcoming front porch w/original double door entry (original tile vestibule) opening to foyer. Inviting living room has built-in cabinets & gas fpl. Elegant formal dining rm w/access to Butler pantry rm w/original cabinetry...great for entertaining! Kitchen displays an antique JL Mott stove, granite counters w/overhang for stools, cherry cabinets, Wolf stove, access to back yard & mud/laundry rm. Den/family rm has gas fpl & walk-in closet (could convert to a bedroom). A separate full bath and powder rm completes lst fl. Second fl has a beautiful 12'x6' sitting area--to the left is a full bath & 2 bedrooms-one w/ fireplace & access to a balcony overlooking the backyard and to the right is a full bath and 2 bedrooms. Third floor offers 2 more bedrooms, full bath and a large walk-in closet w/lots of built in shelves and drawers. Lots of storage w/little nooks & crannies throughout this home. Within walking distance to library, downtown Bethlehem, restaurants, museums and the many events the town has to offer throughout the year. Note: Seller has a clear certificate of occupancy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gay Krauss

Weichert Realtors Listed on: 10/01/2023

Weichert Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Seth Cornish

Plaza Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1882

Lot Details

  • 7,980 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 133
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned Rt-residential

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,149 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Liberty High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Historic Bethlehem Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number P6NE1C 23 2 0204

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,028

Year Built

Built in 1882

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Victorian
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 135700.00
  • Miscellaneous: Historic
  • Stories: 3.0
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1882
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Gas, Oven-SC, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island, Den/Office, Drapes, Foyer, Laundry First, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Floor: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Basement: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 151.49
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 5149
  • Square Footage: 5149
  • Total Room Count: 19

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior: Balcony, Covered Porch, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass, Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: On Street

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC, Mini Split
  • Heat Type: Gas, Mini Split, Radiator, Steam, Zoned Heat
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem
  • High School: Liberty

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.183
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 133
  • Lots: Corner, Flat, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 6001-10000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7980
  • Zoning Code: Rt-residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: P6NE1C 23 2 0204
  • County Taxes: 1465.56
  • Municipal Taxes: 2665.15
  • Total Taxes: 12028.45

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 7897.74

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bethlehem
  • HighSchool: Liberty

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2023
Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
265 E Market Street Llc
Bought by
Santanasto Michael A and Santanasto Amy B
Seller's Agent
Gay Krauss
Weichert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Seth Cornish
Plaza Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,000
-13.24%
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$893,770

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,770
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$246,488
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$647,282

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2017
Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Leonhardt Richard J and Leonhardt Mary O
Bought by
265 E Market Street Llc
Seller's Agent
Christopher Carr
HomeZu
Buyer's Agent
Dick Adams
Dick Adams REALTORS, Inc.
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$489,100
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%
Original Mortgage
$391,280
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2011
Sold by
Mautz James J and Mautz Randi L
Bought by
Leonhardt Richard J and Leonhardt Mary O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1998
Bought by
Mautz James J and Mautz Randi L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Santanasto Michael A $780,000 Santanasto Abstract
265 E Market Street Llc $489,100 None Available
Leonhardt Richard J $480,000 None Available
Mautz James J $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Santanasto Michael A $250,000
Previous Owner 265 E Market Street Llc $391,280
Previous Owner Leonhardt Richard J $273,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Sold $780,000 -4.9% $151 / Sq Ft
03/01/2024 03/01/24 Pending -- -- --
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Price Changed $819,900 -5.8% $159 / Sq Ft
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Price Changed $870,000 -3.2% $169 / Sq Ft
10/01/2023 10/01/23 For Sale $899,000 +83.8% $175 / Sq Ft
02/28/2017 02/28/17 Sold $489,100 0.0% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/06/2017 01/06/17 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2017 01/04/17 For Sale $489,000 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,466 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2024 $11,995 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2023 $11,995 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2022 $11,901 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2021 $11,821 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2020 $11,708 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2019 $11,669 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2018 $11,385 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2017 $11,250 $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2016 -- $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2015 -- $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
2014 -- $135,700 $32,900 $102,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gay Krauss

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Gay Krauss

    Weichert Realtors

    (610) 317-4133

    19 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Gay Krauss
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Seth Cornish

    Plaza Realty

    (610) 866-8442

    5 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Seth Cornish
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  • Christopher Carr

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Christopher Carr

    HomeZu

    (855) 885-4663

    6 in this area

    2,306 Total Sales

    Christopher Carr
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Dick Adams

    Dick Adams REALTORS, Inc.

    (610) 248-8513

    8 Total Sales

    Dick Adams
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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 725012

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: P6NE1C-23-2-0204

Pennsylvania Northampton County Bethlehem 18018 Downtown Bethlehem

265 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA

This home is located at 265 E Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 since 01 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $893,770, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 1882. 265 E Market St is a home located in Northampton County with nearby schools including Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Northeast Middle School, and Liberty High School.

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