Amazing finds await you in this great new ranch home proudly offered for the first time . This home has it all! From a charming all season sunroom overlooking a spectacular inground pool sparkling island blue water, with its own cabana style rooms including a powder room , a shower, and a dressing room to change after your swim. Then you have a spacious living room with views of the valley that are beyond compare . Ceramic flooring with a tile backsplash and lots of cabinets truly compliment the kitchen and dining area, and help make cooking a breeze. Lets not forget the 4 spacious main floor bedrooms with oak hardwood flooring. The lower level is quite unique and really must be seen to be believed with its unique rock formation . There is a " Santa's Village" built around a large boulder. truly one of a kind! With a bar area for game night shenanigans, and a pellet stove for cold nights, you are all set, A half bath, a laundry room and a cedar closet complete the lower level. There is a two car detached garage and over an acre of land ! Make your showing appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$309Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Skiffington• RE/MAX Central - Allentown
Bought with Kathy Gregory• BetterHomes&GardensRE/Cassidon
Est. $2,113 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 740 Public Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GLVRMLS #779135
Sep 10, 2026
Sold
$415,000
$309/sq ft
Jul 30, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2026
Price Changed
$415,000
$309/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Listed
$429,900
$320/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PALH2015880
Sep 8, 2026
Sold
$415,000
$309/sq ft
Jul 30, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2026
Price Changed
$415,000
$309/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Listed
$429,900
$320/sq ft
Amazing finds await you in this great new ranch home proudly offered for the first time . This home has it all! From a charming all season sunroom overlooking a spectacular inground pool sparkling island blue water, with its own cabana style rooms including a powder room , a shower, and a dressing room to change after your swim. Then you have a spacious living room with views of the valley that are beyond compare . Ceramic flooring with a tile backsplash and lots of cabinets truly compliment the kitchen and dining area, and help make cooking a breeze. Lets not forget the 4 spacious main floor bedrooms with oak hardwood flooring. The lower level is quite unique and really must be seen to be believed with its unique rock formation . There is a " Santa's Village" built around a large boulder. truly one of a kind! With a bar area for game night shenanigans, and a pellet stove for cold nights, you are all set, A half bath, a laundry room and a cedar closet complete the lower level. There is a two car detached garage and over an acre of land ! Make your showing appointment today!
Public Records
Oct 11, 1985
Sold
$63,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,784 (+6.0%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2025
$7,341 (+4.7%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2024
$7,014 (+5.4%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2023
$6,654 (+2.6%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2022
$6,486 (+4.2%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2021
$6,226 (+4.0%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2020
$5,984 (+3.8%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2019
$5,766 (+1.8%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2018
$5,663 (+2.6%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2017
$5,518 (+3.6%)
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
2015
$5,327
$79,000 + $154,100
$233,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
225 ft.
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
641689451271 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R-4
Medium Density Residential District
To provide for a wide range of housing types at a medium density.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Room 1 Information
Half Bath
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 5.00 x 5.00
Length: 5.0
Width: 5.0
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 8.00 x 8.00
Length: 8.0
Width: 8.0
Room 3 Information
Family Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 45.00 x 25.00
Length: 45.0
Width: 25.0
Room 4 Information
Sunroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 36.00 x 13.00
Length: 36.0
Width: 13.0
Room 5 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 11.0
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 12.0
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 10.0
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Length: 11.0
Width: 11.0
Room 10 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 11.0
Room 11 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 10.0
Room 12 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 18.00 x 15.00
Length: 18.0
Width: 15.0
Equipment
Appliances: Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator
Water Heater: Oil
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Block, Concrete, Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 56,628
Lot Size Acres: 1.3
Zoning: R4
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,344
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $233,100
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,783.91
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 641689451271 1
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Salisbury Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Salisbury Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
Salisbury Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bethlehem, PA • 18015
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
34
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38
24
55
36
64
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78
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67
45
54
37
38
25
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
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Dec
Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bethlehem. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$393,000 – $476,000
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