A spectacular opportunity to own a lovely, well-kept Split-Level home in a highly sought after North Bethlehem neighborhood!! With seemingly boundless amounts of space; this large home sits atop nearly a half acre lot and nearly 2,300 sqft of finished living space!! Economical gas heat & central air, huge 2 car detached garage, and a very large private backyard with an oversized patio are just some of the perks of this home. The first floor featuring a stone woodburning fireplace is bright and open and opens up to a great Sunroom in the rear! The spacious kitchen features granite counters, backsplash, and tile floors. The bright family room in the lower level is a large open ideal space for entertaining or a "man-cave. " With local housing inventory severely depleted, paired with very low interest rates; this home wont last very long! Drop what you're doing and come take a look!
Located on the North side of Bethlehem on Macada Road is a wonderful Split level that has been lovingly cared for, updated and is now ready for its new owners. The open floor plan flows from room to room and is the ideal backdrop for entertaining or daily living. The Formal Living Room features hardwood floors and a beautiful Stone Fireplace and joins the Dining Room with a subtle half wall. The spacious Kitchen has been updated with new granite work surfaces, a tile backsplash and tile floor. Moving down a level, the Family room is perfect for more casual living and is soaked with light from the front wall of windows. Upstairs, the 3 large Bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, and 2 Bathrooms round out the living space. Finally, when activities move to the outdoors, the back yard features an oversized concrete patio, an adjacent 3 season room, huge detached garage and has a lovely private setting surrounded by the tree line.
BRIGHT MLS #1003557982
Dec 30, 2013
Sold
$245,000
$107/sq ft
Nov 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2013
Listed
$239,900
$105/sq ft
+9
GLVRMLS #261039
Mar 29, 2007
Sold
$286,000
$125/sq ft
Nov 30, 2006
Listed
$319,900
$140/sq ft
GLVRMLS #258987
Nov 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 31, 2006
Listed
*
GLVRMLS #258764
Oct 29, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2006
Listed
*
GLVRMLS #75377
Jan 1, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2000
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,180 (+3.5%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2025
$6,936 (+2.0%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2024
$6,799 (+0.3%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2023
$6,780 (+0.8%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2022
$6,727 (+0.7%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2021
$6,681 (+1.0%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2020
$6,618 (+0.3%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2019
$6,595 (+2.5%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2018
$6,435 (+1.2%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2017
$6,358 (+4.2%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2015
$6,100
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
Tax history for 285 E Macada Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,180 (+3.5%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2025
$6,936 (+2.0%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2024
$6,799 (+0.3%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2023
$6,780 (+0.8%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2022
$6,727 (+0.7%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2021
$6,681 (+1.0%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2020
$6,618 (+0.3%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2019
$6,595 (+2.5%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2018
$6,435 (+1.2%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2017
$6,358 (+4.2%)
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
2015
$6,100
$40,100 + $36,600
$76,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,246
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Northampton County
APN
M6SE4 7 6 0204
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
To provide for low density neighborhoods that are primarily comprised of single family detached dwellings.
Other Features: Cedar Closet(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room Lower Level, Home Office, Mud Room, Family Room Main Level, Utility Room
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 3
Stories (Total): 3
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 18,720
Lot Size Acres: 0.43
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Flat, Not In Subdivision
Zoning: Rr-Residential
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,292
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $76,700
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,595.43
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,246
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Northampton County
APN: M6SE4 7 6 0204
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Spring Garden Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
East Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Freedom High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bethlehem, PA • 18017
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$469,000 – $567,000
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