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#761599, Listing office: RE/MAX Real Estate
$300,000 List price
488 Birkel Ave Bethlehem City, PA 18015
4 beds
2 full
1,776 sqft
0.04 acres
$169 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 488 Birkel Ave
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AND YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT. Welcome to 488 Birkel Ave in South Bethlehem, a total turn-key investment with a 9% cap rate, just steps away from the Lehigh University campus. This large brick and stone townhouse has many recent updates. All flooring was updated to maintenance-free vinyl plank flooring, bathrooms were updated, and the kitchen was updated, including tile backsplash. The entire house was freshly painted from top to bottom. Egress windows were added to the third floor. Appliances included are a refrigerator, a washer, a dryer, a microwave, and an electric range. Economical gas-fired forced air heat and gas water heater. Off-street parking in the back with access from Boyer Street. This property will be conveyed with a clear Resale Inspection Certificate from the City of Bethlehem. See it now
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,776 sqft
Lot size0.037 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, On Street
MLS #761744
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $300,000
- Price/SqFt: $168
- Directions: W 4th St to South on Brodhead Ave to Right on W Packer Ave to Right on Berkel Ave to house on left
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,776 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.037 Acres
- MLS Number: 761744
- MLS Name: HIGH
- Office Name: Realty One Group Supreme
- Office Phone: (610) 321-3730
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Nearby schools
2
Fountain Hill Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1330 Church St
4
Calypso Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1021 Calypso Ave
2
Donegan Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•1210 E 4th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,415. Typical income of Bethlehem City, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
25%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
63%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
54%
18-34 yrs old
21%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Pro Boxing- UFC
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Burlington
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Popeyes
Burger King
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Dodge
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary- Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 488 Birkel Ave
The listing price of 488 Birkel Ave property is $300,000.
The property 488 Birkel Ave is a townhouse located in Bethlehem City, Pennsylvania, 18015.
Active Listing: 488 Birkel Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 488 Birkel Ave are: Fountain Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Calypso Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Donegan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Broughal Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Nitschmann Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lehigh Valley Charter High School for Th (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Liberty High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 488 Birkel Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 488 Birkel Ave is 1,776 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 488 Birkel Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 488 Birkel Ave in Bethlehem City, PA and zip code 18015. This 1,776 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $300,000.
While more than 52 listings in Bethlehem City, PA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 17 listings sold at asking price, and more than 20 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Bethlehem City, PA increased by 6.7% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 15 days, the median list price was $330,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.