917 MAIN ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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917 MAIN ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018
917 MAIN ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018
917 MAIN ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018
917 MAIN ST, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Listed by Michael Strickland • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
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917 MAIN ST Bethlehem, PA 18018

5 Beds

5 Baths

3,426 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,426 sqft

Price per Sqft $258

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID PANH2010568

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,426

Year Built 1885

Annual Tax Amount $7,161

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 8,276 Sqft

Acres 0.19

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Behind the handsome brick façade 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.

Location

State PA

County Northampton

Area Bethlehem City (12404)

Zoning RT

Direction East

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch

Basement Full, Poured Concrete, Unfinished

Interior

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, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Recessed Lighting, Studio, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Hot Water Multi-tank, Natural Gas, S/W Changeover

Heating Forced Air, Zoned, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Multi Units, Zoned

Flooring Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning

Equipment 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

Furnishings No

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow,Double Hung,Double Pane,Replacement,Storm,Vinyl Clad,Wood Frame

Appliance 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

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Basement, Main Floor, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es), Screened

Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 7.0

Fence Fully, Wood

Utilities Available Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Water Access N

View City, Garden/Lawn

Roof Type Slate,Architectural Shingle,Shingle

Accessibility None

Porch Porch(es), Screened

Total Parking Spaces 7

Garage Y

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private, Not In Development

Story 3

Foundation Stone, Active Radon Mitigation, Brick/Mortar

Above Ground Finished SqFt 3426

Sewer Public Septic

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Beamed Ceilings,Dry Wall,Plaster Walls,Other

New Construction N

Schools

School District Bethlehem Area

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID N6SE4D-25-9-0204

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 3426

Security Features Exterior Cameras,Surveillance Sys

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)

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