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Listing description

Behind the handsome brick facade of the c.1885 Annie S. Kemerer House is 3,426 SF of charmingly chic living space, an extraordinarily deep yard, multiple porches and a detached three-car garage, all in an established in-town setting just blocks from Downtown Bethlehem. A familiar presence along Main Street, though not listed on the Historic Registry, the house retains the proportions and character of its late-19th century Victorian origins. Tall windows, high ceilings and generously scaled rooms unfold across three floors, offering tremendous flexibility for a buyer with imagination. The home is presently configured into multiple living areas, but its size and underlying residential character suggest exciting possibilities for creating a distinctive single residence. The first floor stretches deep into the property, opening to both a covered porch and a wonderful screened porch overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, large rooms and additional living spaces continue across the second and third floors, providing abundant room for bedrooms, offices, studios, guest accommodations or whatever arrangement suits the next owner. The deep parcel creates an unusually generous lawn and garden setting that feels remarkably removed from the city just beyond it. Mature plantings, established beds and pathways connect the house, porches and rear of the property, creating the feeling of a private urban garden. It is an unexpected amount of outdoor space for an in-town home. Completing the property is a detached 3-car garage with convenient rear access and 4-car driveway parking, along with approximately 1,150 square feet of basement space for mechanicals and storage. For the buyer drawn to older homes, this is an opportunity to work with something authentic rather than recreate it: substantial brick construction, wonderful scale, flexible rooms and a property that has evolved over a century and a half. Reimagine it as one expansive residence, explore a combination of private and supplemental living space, or simply appreciate the possibilities inherent in its current arrangement. This is a house with history, presence and, perhaps most importantly, room for another chapter.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level2 full baths · 1 half bath
  2. Upper level4 bedrooms · 2 full baths
  3. Upper level 21 bedroom

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4 full · 1 half
Living area
3,426 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air, Zoned, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Multi Units, Zoned

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Victorian
Year built
1885

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft)
Garage
3 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$258
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PANH2010568
County
Lehigh County
School district
Bethlehem Area
Days on NookLocal
2 days

Interior features

Appliances
Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Flooring
Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Interior features
2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, and 7 more
Fireplace
2
Fireplace type
Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning
Basement
Full, Poured Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Basement, Main Floor, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, and 1 more
Levels
3
Accessibility
None
Security
Exterior Cameras, Surveillance Sys

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick
Roof
Slate, Architectural Shingle, Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Active Radon Mitigation, Brick/Mortar
Exterior features
Gutter System, Sidewalks
Patio & porch
Porch(es), Screened
Windows
Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Double Pane, Replacement, Storm, Vinyl Clad, and 1 more
Doors
Double Entry, Storm
Fencing
Fully, Wood
View
City, Garden/Lawn

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Multi-tank, Natural Gas, S/W Changeover
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Septic
Utilities
Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, and 1 more
Internet
Broadband, DSL

Parking

Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Parking features
Paved Driveway
Total spaces
7
Driveway spaces
4

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot features
Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private, and 1 more
Zoning
RT
Cross street
W. Ettwein St.

Included in the sale

Possession
Negotiable

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 8, 2026Listed for sale$885,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$839,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Northampton County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$885,000
County assessment implies
$475,155
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$5,659/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
132 E MARKET ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018November 2025$1,250,0004/33,793$1,396,568
29 E MARKET ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018September 2025$1,595,0004/33,140$2,044,998
435 N PINE TOP PL, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017January 2025$595,0005/33,270$610,628
1881 LEVERING PL, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017November 2025$425,0004/23,415$464,946
424 N NEW ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018July 2026$1,275,0006/55,428$894,597
2277 MAIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017June 2026$975,0004/33,894$815,231

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$7,161 / year

$597 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$7,161

School tax

BETHLEHEM AREA · 63.17 mills (2025-26)

$4,833

County tax

Northampton County · 10.80 mills (2026)

$826

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$1,502

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $76,500, well below the ~$142,485 its asking price implies at Northampton County's common level ratio (16.1%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $4,881/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($76,500, 1995 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Northampton County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$177,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$5,297/mo

Principal & interest
$4,442
Property taxes (current rates)
$597
Home insurance (est.)
$258

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Bethlehem Area

Academic index
45.4/100
Graduation rate
88.8%
PSSA ELA proficient
36.1%
PSSA Math proficient
30.2%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Lehigh County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Lehigh County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: September 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM EDT

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