917 Main Street, Bethlehem City, PA, 18018

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917 Main Street, Bethlehem City, PA

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 885,000

Your Agent

Michele Roy

Branch Vice President

732-619-5008

Property Attributes

MLS#783211
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyNorthampton
CityBethlehem City
AreaBethlehem-North
NeighborhoodNot in Development
Zip18018
Style
Year Built1885
Taxes$ 7161
Price$ 885,000
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms1
Sqr Footage3426
Lot Size0.19 Acres

Data Source:

Greater Lehigh Valley MLS (GLVMLS)

Property 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.

Price History
9/8/2026	Listed $885,000

General Features

Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Ductless,Electric,Forced Air,Gas,Heat Pump,Zoned
Cooling	Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Ductless,Zoned
Utilities	Fiber Optic Available
Possession	Negotiable
Roof	Asphalt,Fiberglass,Slate
Appliances	Built-In Oven,Double Oven,Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
Zoning	04RT
Garage Spaces	3
Patio/Porch Features	Covered,Porch,Screened
Architectural Style	Victorian
Security Features	Closed Circuit Camera(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials	Brick
Year Built	1885
Electric	Circuit Breakers
View	City Lights
Stories Count	3
Property Subtype	Detached
Community Features	Sidewalks
County	Northampton
Property Type	Residential
Attached Garage	false
Subdivision Name	Not in Development
Garage Y/N	true
Other Structures	Apartment
Total Rooms	12
Full Baths	3
Status	Active
Directions	W. Broad St to north on Main St to property on left. Parking at garage in back/Orchard St.
ModificationTimestamp	2026-09-08T21:55:28.103-00:00
City	Bethlehem City
Senior Community Y/N	false
High School District	Bethlehem
MLS Area	Bethlehem-North
Lot Size Units	Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet	8280
Year Built Details	Unknown
Tax Annual Amount	7161.17
Property Condition	Unknown
Standard Status	Active
Occupancy Type	Owner
Middle/Junior School District	Bethlehem
Elementary School District	Bethlehem
Tax Assessed Value	76500
Ownership Type	Fee Simple
Property Sub Type Additional	Detached
PostalCity	Bethlehem City

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Attic,Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Entrance Foyer,Eat-in Kitchen,Home Office,Mud Room,Family Room Main Level,Second Kitchen,Storage,Traditional Floorplan,Utility Room
Basement	Exterior Entry,Partial
Flooring	Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl,Luxury VinylPlank
Water Heater	Gas
Fireplace Features	Gas Log,Living Room
Total Stories	3
Basement (Y/N)	true
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Window Features	Replacement Windows,Storm Window(s)
Fireplace Y/N	true
Above Grade Finished Area	3426
Half Baths	1
Laundry Features	Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Main Level,Lower Level,Stacked,Upper Level
Total Bedrooms	4
Room Type	Den,Office
LivingAreaSource	Assessor
Total Baths	4

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Fence,Porch
Fencing	Yard Fenced
Parking Features	Detached,Garage,Off Street,Parking Pad,Garage Door Opener
Lot Features	Flat
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	8280
Foundation Details	Stone
Lot Size Acres	0.19
Lot Size Source	Public Records