This charming Frank Chiles custom-built home is tucked behind a canopy of trees in North Bethlehem. A quaint front porch invites you for a lazy morning of coffee and a good book. The home - with hardwood flooring throughout - is the perfect balance of original character and convenient modern updates. The kitchen, with new white cabinets, was designed for entertaining - with the range at the helm of a big island with u-shaped seating, so family and guests can take part in meal and memory-making. Steps away, hinged patio doors can be left wide open for summer gatherings - leading to a huge Trex deck and fully fenced private yard with vegetable garden. The living room includes a wall of built-ins, and original Mercer Moravian tiles adorn the fireplace hearth with wood stove. Three beds and a full bath with preserved 1930's tile - complete the upstairs. The primary bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and 2 closets, and an adjoining dressing room with a 3rd closet, that could serve as a sitting room or office. Storage should not be an issue, with a walk-up attic and additional attic storage accessible through a door in the bathroom. The current owners have made comfortable use of the basement, by adding a music area and another TV/hangout space. The driveway includes an EV charging station, additional parking pad and basketball area. With close proximity to Downtown Bethlehem, restaurants, shopping and major routes - this gem should not be missed! CO will be cleared by Sellers!
Sold for $425,000
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$425,000
2253 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
3beds
1,644sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
10,193.04 Square Feet Lot
$485,100 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$2,478 Estimated rent
Home value
$485,100
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Walk-up atticBig islandHardwood flooring throughoutNew white cabinetsHuge trex deckFully fenced private yardU-shaped seating
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Listed by:
Cathy W. Taylor 610-216-5422,
RE/MAX Real Estate
Bought with:
Jill Koch, AB069529
BHHS - Choice Properties
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 733204
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Attic, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Storage, Traditional Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,644
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Porch, Shed
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,193 sqft
- Features: Flat, Not In Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: N6NE4 8 2 0204
- Zoning: RR-RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Bethlehem
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2024 | Sold | $425,000+6.3%$259/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #733204 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2024 | Pending sale | $400,000$243/sqft |
Source: GLVR #733204 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $400,000+77.8%$243/sqft |
Source: GLVR #733204 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2017 | Sold | $225,000-2.1%$137/sqft |
Source: GLVR #543191 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2017 | Price change | $229,900-8%$140/sqft |
Source: Plaza Realty #543191 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $250,000$152/sqft |
Source: Plaza Realty #543191 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,638 +2% | $73,400 |
| 2024 | $6,506 +0.3% | $73,400 |
| 2023 | $6,488 | $73,400 |
| 2022 | $6,488 +649.1% | $73,400 |
| 2021 | $866 | $73,400 |
| 2020 | $866 | $73,400 |
| 2018 | $866 | $73,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $73,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 18017
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Spring Garden Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Northeast Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Liberty High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spring Garden
- Middle: Northeast
- 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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- Pennsylvania
- Northampton County
- Bethlehem
- 18017
- 2253 Center St
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