Michael Strickland
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
(610) 679-8842
40 Total Sales
1 in Bethlehem Township
$995,000 Price
Bethlehem Township
Neighborhood in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Northampton County 18020
Convenience meets family-fun in the quintessential, suburban community of Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania. Located less than 5 miles northeast from the city of Bethlehem, residents here enjoy the perks of easy grocery store runs, a day on the golf course at Green Pond Country Club or an outing at the Bethlehem Skateaway roller-skating rink. “The vibe is very community focused. It’s got a more single-family, residential feel than the city of Bethlehem,” says Rebecca L. Francis, an associate broker with BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors, who's a longtime area resident. “The homes are more spread out. You’re going to get a little more land.”
Those looking to move here will find a mix of single-family homes and townhouses built primarily built from the late 1980s to present day. Colonial Revivals are the predominant style and properties typically rest along sidewalk-lined streets with sizeable, manicured lots of a quarter-acre. Median home prices are in the mid-$400,000s. A three-bedroom townhouse could be found in the low-$400,000s or a four-bedroom, contemporary home with a two-car garage may cost $650,000. “Homes sell pretty quickly,” Francis says. “They are reasonably priced compared to the overall area. Our average days-on-market is 21 days.”
Public school students may attend Miller Heights Elementary, East Hills Middle and Freedom High. The schools earn Niche grades of B-plus, C-plus and B, respectively. Home of the Patriots, the high school offers a variety of sports programs including ice hockey, golf and rifle. Northampton Community College, which offers associate and undergraduate degrees through its partnership with East Stroudsburg University and Bloomsburg University, is also located in the area.
Bethlehem Township residents have access to plenty of nationally recognized chains such as Giant, Walmart, Home Depot and TJ Maxx at Bethlehem Square shopping center on Nazareth Pike. And there are some independent options to choose from as well. For dining out, Bruno Scipioni’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria has been a local favorite for New York-style pies for more than 25 years. With the ambience of an oversized fireplace and upscale dishes like filet mignon, Blue Grillhouse is the go-to spot for date night. Both eateries are located on Easton Avenue.
Outdoor fun awaits at Louise Moore County Park, on Country Club Drive, where locals can play a game of tennis or jog along the rubber trails made from recycled tires. Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, on Farmersville Road, offers a traditional playground, basketball and volleyball courts. Other popular pastimes include visiting Bethlehem Skateaway, on Easton Avenue, to dance on wheels like it’s 1970 or play a round of golf at the public Green Pond Country Club’s 18-hole course, on Farmersville Road.
And locals regularly make the drive to the Pocono Mountains and New York City for entertainment on a much larger scale. The hiking and ski resorts of the Poconos are about 50 miles north by way of Interstate 80, while New York City is an 80-mile drive east on Interstate 78. “It’s a great place for anyone who wants the convenience of being close to major highways,” Francis says. “You’d be surprised by all the people who travel or even commute for work to other cities.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Strickland
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Mike Dorney
Mike Dorney
Responds QuicklyWeichert Realtors
(484) 623-9933
114 Total Sales
1 in Bethlehem Township
$245,000 Price
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Laurie Vincent
Laurie Vincent
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
(610) 600-9028
34 Total Sales
1 in Bethlehem Township
$332,000 Price
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Randyl Walters
Randyl Walters
Keller Williams Northampton
(610) 580-2618
42 Total Sales
2 in Bethlehem Township
$199K - $740K Price Range
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Rebecca Miklas
Rebecca Miklas
Miklas Realty
(484) 246-8396
133 Total Sales
1 in Bethlehem Township
$363,000 Price
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Amber Noble
Amber Noble
Keller Williams - Main Street
(848) 279-8837
100 Total Sales
2 in Bethlehem Township
$240,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bethlehem Township Par
Comer Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
L.G. Stewart Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cosmos Fields
- Lake
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lou Cecala Field
- Baseball/Softball
Louise Moore County Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bethlehem Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bethlehem Township, Bethlehem sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bethlehem Township, Bethlehem over the last 12 months is $464,788, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$433,125
Median Single Family Price
$470,000
Median Townhouse Price
$300,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$296,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
124
Months of Supply
0.40
Median List Price
$429,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,525
Median Year Built
1989
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,325
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,878
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,348
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 262 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,622
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,174
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,890
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
53.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.8%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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