$295,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
-- Bed
-- Bath
2,112 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 19, 2026

$140 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2026

626 E 5th Street, Bethlehem, PA – Well-maintained two-unit property on the South Side, just steps from Lehigh University. Offering 2 separate units, the property includes a studio-style 1 bed/1 bath Unit 1 and a 3 bed/2 bath Unit 2. Built circa 1920 on a ~4,000 sq ft lot, this is a strong opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking rental income in a prime location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edmund Cooley

Keller Williams Northampton License #RS375853 Listed on: 04/15/2026

Keller Williams Northampton

Last Buyer's Agent

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NON MBR Office

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,698

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • 2-Story Property
  • Heating Available

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Building Details

  • Electric Expense $4,259
  • Fuel Expense $2,328
  • Insurance Expense $1,683
  • Water Sewer Expense $1,312
  • Operating Expense $16,250
  • Gross Income $28,800
  • Net Operating Income $9,549

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,698

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Co List Office Mls Id: KWNC
  • Subdivision Name: Not in Development
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
  • HumanModifiedYN: Yes
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Apartment
  • CurrentPrice: 295000.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Property Condition: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Fee Information

  • Operating Expense: 16250.0
  • Annual Fuel Expense: 2328.0
  • Annual Water Sewer Expense: 1312.0

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bethlehem

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Rm-Residential

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Electric Expense: 4259.0
  • Insurance Expense: 1683.0
  • Property Net Operating Income: 9549.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3697.6

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2026
Closed on
May 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Edmund Cooley
Keller Williams Northampton
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.76%
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
-15.97%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Outstanding Balance
$279,990
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,425

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $295,000 Atlantic Abstract Llc
Deed $170,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $280,250 New Conventional
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/19/2026 05/19/26 Sold $295,000 +1.8% $140 / Sq Ft
04/21/2026 04/21/26 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2026 04/15/26 For Sale $289,900 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
01/01/2024 01/01/24 Rented $1,400 0.0% --
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Under Contract -- -- --
12/06/2023 12/06/23 For Rent $1,400 +7.7% --
11/04/2022 11/04/22 Rented $1,300 0.0% --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 For Rent $1,300 -- --
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 $427 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2025 $427 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2024 $3,491 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2023 $3,491 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2022 $3,464 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2021 $3,441 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2020 $3,408 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2019 $3,397 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2018 $3,314 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2017 $3,275 $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2016 -- $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2015 -- $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
2014 -- $39,500 $9,700 $29,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 775055

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: P6SE2A 23 10 0204

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