Welcome to 1849 Richmond Ave., a charming and character-filled home in the picturesque, tree-lined neighborhood of West Bethlehem. This inviting four-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence offers the intelligent buyer a perfect blend of original warmth and the opportunity to add modern comforts.
As you enter, you'll be greeted by a spacious foyer with large rooms on both sides. Now through the original oak door with beveled glass is the expansive living room features natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings.
The first floor includes a formal dining room, a butler's pantry, a half bath, and an eat-in kitchen. Just outside the kitchen, a lovely sitting porch with new Trex railings overlooks the patio and yard, ideal for outdoor gatherings. At the end of the property, a two-story garage provides ample storage space.
Inside, the lower level houses the laundry area, workshop space, utilities, 200-amp electrical service, and a new oil burner and hot water heater. Upstairs, you'll find four comfortable bedrooms, each with a closet, and a full bath in the center hall. The front bedroom windows offer a view of the rubber roof on the first-floor enclosed porch.
Sold for $305,000
$305,000
1849 Richmond Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
4beds
2,121sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
6,577 Square Feet Lot
$400,600 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$2,516 Estimated rent
Home value
$400,600
$373,000 - $433,000
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Listed by:
Gail Hoover 610-217-8136,
RE/MAX Central - Center Valley
Bought with:
Debra A. Gault, RS314648
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 738415
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Office
Heating
- Oil, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Storage
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,121 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,121
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 6,577 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 146.71
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 641778891032001
- Zoning: Rg
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass,Rubber
Condition
- Unknown
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Bethlehem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $193,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,486
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/12/2024 | Sold | $305,000$144/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #738415 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Pending sale | $305,000$144/sqft |
Source: GLVR #738415 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $305,000$144/sqft |
Source: GLVR #738415 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,682 +3.6% | $193,200 |
| 2024 | $5,487 +0.9% | $193,200 |
| 2023 | $5,439 | $193,200 |
| 2022 | $5,439 -1.2% | $193,200 |
| 2021 | $5,502 +3.3% | $193,200 |
| 2020 | $5,327 +10024.5% | $193,200 |
| 2019 | $53 | $193,200 |
| 2018 | $53 | $193,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $193,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $193,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $193,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $193,200 +219.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $60,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 18018
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Clearview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Nitschmann Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Liberty High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Clearview
- Middle: Nitschmann
- High: Liberty
- District: Bethlehem
Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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