This amazing property has HISTORIC VALUE and GREAT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL for PERSONAL or COMMERCIAL USE. The building could be a ground floor OFFICE or STOREFRONT with WORK/LIVE-IN QUARTERS on the upper floors. Or, it can continue it's use as a PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. Located in the center of Bethlehem's HISTORIC DISTRICT and UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is just a half block up from Main Street. The property was home, for over 150 years, to both the Moravian Church offices and Saucon Mutual Insurance, with the top two floors serving as a private residence. For the last 25 years it has housed offices for a financial services company. With dual front entrances, 9-10' ceilings, period appointment and a premium location in BETHLEHEM'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, the building offers a great opportunity to invest in a highly visible and high volume location.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12' x 15'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13' x 16'
- Bedroom 1 Level: Third
- Bedroom 2 Level: Third
- 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
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Other Dimensions: 12' x 19'
- Other Level: Second
- Other Description: OFFICE/LIVING: AREA Wall-to-wall carpet; drop ceiling; ceiling fan; window with deep sill and blinds
- Other Dimensions: 13' x 24'
- Other Level: First
- Other Description: OFFICE/RETAIL: 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
- Other Dimensions: 13' x 16'
- Other Description: OFFICE/RETAIL: 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
- 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
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 4' x 21'
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Basement Description: Concrete
- Entry Foyer Description: Wall-to wall carpet
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 6' x 9'
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 3' x 9'
- Bathroom 1 Level: Second
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
- Bathroom 1 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
- Bathroom 2 Description: Oak floor; 2 lighted sconces; crown molding; window; pedestal sink; chair rail with beadboard wainscoting; built-in wood medicine cabinet
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
- Dining Room Description: Wall-to-wall carpet,10' high ceiling; 2 windows with deep sills and blinds; radiator; baseboard molding; wood bookcase
- Dining Room Dimensions: 8' x 19'
- Dining Room Level: Second
- 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: Historic Bethlehem
- Ownership Type: FeeSimple
- Parcel Number: P6NE1D 14 V16 0204
- Postal City: Bethlehem City
- Subdivision: Historic Bethlehem
- 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
