The Bethlehem Star.... On one of Historic Bethlehem's most admired streets, just a half block up from Main Street, this 1835/45 historic, brick home was built prominently between a 1700's wheelwright shop and a general store. The property was home, for over 150 years, to both Moravian Church offices and Saucon Mutual Insurance. Over that time, property records were housed in a vault on the first floor of 74 W. Market. Saucon Mutual Insurance (est. 1832) provided insurance for the early Moravian community property owners. The two top floors served as a private residence, a unique enhancement for the time. For the last 25 years it has housed offices for a financial services company. Located in Bethlehem's Central Business District, in charming Historic Bethlehem, this property offers a great opportunity to invest in a highly visible and high volume location. Dual front entrances and an intriguing floor plan provide flexibility for your future design. Potential uses should be investigated with the City of Bethlehem. This historic building boasts 9'-10' ceilings and period appointments, a nod to a stunning legacy. From the top floors there are wonderful views of the Moravian Church Belfry and the Star of Bethlehem.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12' x 15'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13' x 16'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12' x 19'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 8' x 19'
- Bedroom 1 Level: Third
- Bedroom 2 Level: Third
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Bedroom 1 Description: Painted wood door with transom; wall-to-wall carpet; 2 windows with blinds; Daiwa mini split air conditioner
- Bedroom 2 Description: Wall-to-wall carpet; 2 windows with deep sills; Daiwa mini split air conditioner; wood built-in closet with storage above; closet with rod
- Bedroom 3 Description: Wall-to-wall carpet; drop ceiling; ceiling fan; window with deep sill and blinds
- Bedroom 4 Description: Wall-to-wall carpet, 10' high ceiling; 2 windows with deep sills and blinds; radiator; baseboard molding; wood bookcase
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 8
- Other Dimensions: 8' x 15'
- Other Level: Third
- Other Description: Pine plank floor; window with blinds; tall wood cabinets with slots and shelves; extra tall wood built-in with cabinets; mid height wood cabinets
- FullBath Dimensions: 6' x 9'
- FullBath Level: Second
- FullBath Description: Oak floor; ceiling light; crown molding; vanity lights; window with textured glass lower panel; beadboard wainscoting; wood vanity with cabinet, drawers, and corian top with seamless sink; cast iron radiator; bathtub/shower with ceramic tile surround
- HalfBath Dimensions: 3' x 9'
- HalfBath Level: First
- HalfBath Description: Oak floor; 2 lighted sconces; crown molding; window; pedestal sink; chair rail with beadboard wainscoting; built-in wood medicine cabinet
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 4' x 21'
- Family Room Dimensions: 13' x 24'
- Living Room Dimensions: 13' x 16'
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: Concrete
- Entry Foyer Description: Wall-to wall carpet
- Family Room Description: Wall-to-wall carpet over wood floor; drop ceiling with lighting; 2 windows with blinds; single wall with chair rail and beadboard wainscoting with crown molding rail; picture rail; closet with built-in wood shelves
- Living Room Description: Wall-to-wall carpet over wood floor; ceiling fan; lighted sconce; window with blinds; crown molding; picture rail; closet with built in wood shelves; Manufacturers National Association walk-in vault with ramp,double doors
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Attic
- EntranceFoyer
- EatInKitchen
- HomeOffice
- KitchenIsland
- Storage
- WalkInClosets
- Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood
Appliances
- GasWaterHeater
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, UpperLevel
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ductless
- Heating Features: Gas, Radiators
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Description: Wall-to-wall carpet; drop ceiling with ceiling fan; Daiwa mini-split air conditioner; 2 windows and deep sills; cast iron radiator; wood cabinets and peninsula with corian countertop, seamless sink, and soap dispenser; ceramic tile backsplash
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13' x 18'
- Kitchen Level: Second
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fence
- Patio
- Fencing: YardFenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Patio: Yes
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.04
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1742
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: OnStreet
School Information
- Elementary School District: Bethlehem
- High School District: Bethlehem
- Middle or Junior School District: Bethlehem
Homeowners Association
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 6032
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Northampton
- Directions: 1 block up from Main ST. across from Heckewelder Place
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Bethlehem-North
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Not in Development
- Ownership Type: FeeSimple
- Parcel Number: P6NE1D 14 V16 0204
- Postal City: Bethlehem City
- Subdivision: Not in Development
- Zoning: BC
- Property Subtype: Townhouse
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 3300
- Year Built: 1830
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3300
- Building Area Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Basement, Block
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Property Age: 195
- Roof: Rubber, Slate
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 3300
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Water Source: Public
