917 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
- $885,000
- 3,426
- SqFt
- List Price
- $885,000
- MLS#
- PANH2010570
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Type
- Multifamily
- City
- Bethlehem
- Area
- Bethlehem City (12404)
- County
- Northampton
- Living Area
- 3,426
- Lot Size
- 8,276
- Year Built
- 1885
Property Description
An uncommon opportunity in the heart of Bethlehem, 917 Main Street offers the scale, character and flexibility rarely found in a residential investment property this close to the city’s historic core. Dating to approximately 1885 and familiar to many who know this stretch of Main Street, the substantial brick residence encompasses approximately 3,499 square feet above grade and is currently arranged as four separate living units. The existing configuration provides a variety of layouts across three levels, including multiple kitchens and baths, generously proportioned rooms and individual living spaces that retain the character of the original home. High ceilings, tall windows, substantial room sizes and period architectural details speak to the building’s late-19th-century origins, while its long history of adaptation illustrates just how versatile the property can be. What truly distinguishes 917 Main Street is what lies beyond the building itself. The unusually deep lot opens to a surprisingly expansive and private rear lawn — an unexpected oasis in this in-town setting. A covered porch and large screened porch extend the living space outdoors, while mature plantings and established landscaping create an appealing garden environment for residents. At the far end of the property, a detached three-car garage with rear access adds an especially valuable amenity. Additional basement space provides approximately 582 square feet for storage and mechanicals, with painted masonry walls, distinctive arched openings and direct utility value. For the investor, the property presents an intriguing combination: substantial square footage, multiple existing living areas, outdoor space, garage parking and a highly convenient Bethlehem location. Its configuration also offers an opportunity for a future owner to evaluate improvements, repositioning or alternative use according to their investment objectives. A property with this much space — inside and out — is difficult to replicate in an established city neighborhood. 917 Main Street is not simply a multi-unit building; it is a distinctive piece of Bethlehem’s residential fabric with remarkable potential for its next chapter.
Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.19
- Appliances
- Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Double Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Basement
- Full, Space For Rooms, Unfinished, Poured
- Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split, Heat Pump, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Interior Features
- Second Kitchen, Multiple Staircases, Attic, Shower Stall, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fans, Dining Combo, Dining Combo, Separate Dining Room, Entry Level Bedroom, Energy Efficient, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Traditional Floorplan, Formal Dining, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchenette, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Studio, Wood Floors
- Living Area
- 3,426
- Lot Size
- 8,276
- Region
- Bethlehem City (12404)
- School District
- Bethlehem Area
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Victorian
- Utilities
- Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- View
- City, Garden
- Zoning
- RT
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