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Seller's Agent in 2025
Steven Fonseca
Peak Properties PA
(610) 936-9953
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
405 1st Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018
West Bethlehem Neighborhood
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,036
Sq Ft
3,049
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of December 2025Welcome to 405 1st Ave in the heart of Bethlehem! This beautifully updated half-twin sits just steps from Main Street, putting restaurants, shopping, festivals, and all the charm of Historic Bethlehem right at your fingertips. The home features a bright open layout with hardwood flooring, fresh paint throughout, and a modern kitchen complete with sleek cabinetry and quartz countertops. Upstairs offers comfortable bedrooms with great natural light and an updated bathroom with contemporary finishes. Enjoy a low-maintenance yard, a welcoming front porch, and off-street parking—rare for this sought-after area. Move-in ready with nothing to do but unpack. Perfect for those looking for a prime Bethlehem location within walking distance to everything!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Peak Properties PA License #RS373172 Listed on: 11/16/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,106
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 21.79 x 140
- Property is zoned Rt-Residential
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- 2,036 Sq Ft Home
- Aluminum Siding
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- Dishwasher
- Heating Available
- Basement
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 16, 2025
Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Fonseca Steven and D & A Investors Llc
Bought by
Myles Shamanika and Myles Rodney
Seller's Agent
Steven Fonseca
Peak Properties PA
Buyer's Agent
Steven Fonseca
Peak Properties PA
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
8.7%
Views
16
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-74.95%
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Outstanding Balance
$308,750
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$17,822
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Bokan Bryan P and Bokan Nicole M
Bought by
Fonseca
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2005
Sold by
Bokan Thomas J
Bought by
Bokan Karen E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 4, 2003
Sold by
Bokan Thomas J and Bokan Karen E
Bought by
Bokan Thomas J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 15, 1975
Bought by
Bokan Thomas J and Bokan Karen
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $325,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $180,000 | First United Land Transfer | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $308,750 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 12/05/25 | Sold | $325,000 | +8.7% | $160 / Sq Ft |
| 11/17/2025 11/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/16/2025 11/16/25 | For Sale | $299,000 | -- | $147 / 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 | $4,011 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2024 | $3,965 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2023 | $3,930 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2022 | $3,994 | $139,600 | $126,800 | $12,800 |
| 2021 | $3,976 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2020 | $3,849 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2019 | $3,877 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2018 | $3,801 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2017 | $3,632 | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2016 | -- | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2015 | -- | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $139,600 | $12,800 | $126,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Steven Fonseca
-
Brian Glick
B
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Brian Glick
Peak Properties PA
(916) 798-9833
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 768224
APN: 642747740074-1
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