#759217, Listing office: Real of Pennsylvania
650 Highland Ave Bethlehem City, PA 18018
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About 650 Highland Ave
Welcome to this charming and character-rich Craftsman-style Cape Cod located in West Bethlehem’s sought-after Rosemont neighborhood. This lovingly maintained 2-story home offers timeless appeal with modern updates throughout. Step into the spacious 24' x 9' enclosed front porch, perfect for relaxing, which opens through French doors into a generous living room featuring built-in bookcases, wood fireplace and 8'5" ceilings that enhance the sense of space and light. The formal dining room leads to a beautiful kitchen with brand-new stainless steel appliances and new flooring (2024), plus access to a cozy 17' x 7' rear enclosed porch. The first floor also includes a convenient primary bedroom with a private half bath ensuite. Upstairs, you’ll find three additional nice sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. Outside, enjoy the fenced yard, paver patio, and a detached 2-car garage. A unique opportunity to own a home full of warmth, character, and functionality in one of Bethlehem’s most desirable neighborhoods! Interesting Fact: 650 Highland Avenue was once home to Henry Sylvester Jacoby, a leading civil engineer of the early 20th century. A professor and author of foundational bridge design still studied today, Jacoby chose this home for his retirement. His legacy in engineering and education adds historic depth to this character-filled property, a rare chance to own a piece of Bethlehem’s and America’s intellectual heritage.
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank, Vinyl
- Interior: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- Exterior: Fence, Patio
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Craftsman
- Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $400,000
- Price/SqFt: $209
- Lot: Level
- Directions: From Union Blvd. Turn onto Highland Ave. House on left.
- Year Built: 1910
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,911 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
- MLS Number: 759981
- MLS Name: HIGH
- Office Name: BHHS Regency Real Estate
- Office Phone: (610) 432-5252
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Nearby schools
4
Calypso Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•1021 Calypso Ave
5
James Buchanan Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•1621 Catasauqua Rd
4
Clearview Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2121 Abington Rd
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 $76,838. The majority of Bethlehem City, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 650 Highland Ave
The listing price of 650 Highland Ave property is $400,000.
The property 650 Highland Ave is a house located in Bethlehem City, Pennsylvania, 18018.
Active Listing: 650 Highland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 650 Highland Ave are: Calypso Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), James Buchanan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Clearview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Nitschmann Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Broughal Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Northeast Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Louis E. Dieruff High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Liberty High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 650 Highland Ave has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 650 Highland Ave is 1,911 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 650 Highland Ave is 1910.
This home is located at 650 Highland Ave in Bethlehem City, PA and zip code 18018. This 1,911 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $400,000.
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. In June 2025 in Bethlehem City, PA there were 6.7% more homes for sale than in May. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $330,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 15 days.