976 Merrivale Rd is a 2,250 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 01, 1995 for $174,320. Based on Redfin's Bethlehem data, we estimate the home's value is $509,656.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$509,656
$335K since sold in March 1995$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.7% lower than the average sale price ($578K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1-S
Single-Family Residential Suburban District
Residential districts are noted R1-S Single-Family Residential Suburban.; It is the intent of this chapter, among other things, to provide sufficient space and ensure light, air, and privacy for all dwelling units.; It is the intent of this chapter, among other things, to protect residential districts from hazards of fire, offensive noise, glare, and motor vehicle and other traffic.; It is the intent of this chapter, among other things, to make it possible to provide in residential areas those public and private educational, recreational, health, and similar facilities serving the needs of the Township residents in the most desirable manner.; It is the intent of this chapter, among other things, to promote the development of residential districts in accord with the Comprehensive Plan, and to promote stable residential development that protects the character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BIRCHWOOD ESTATES SEC 02
Living Sq. Ft: 2,250
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 806
Building Sq. Ft: 2,754
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 504
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,031
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 9
School Tax District: BETHLEHEM AREA
Acres: 0.2992
Depth Footage: 157
Front Footage: 83
Zoning Code: 14R1S
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: HANOVER TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,250
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Northampton County
APN: M6SW1 9 9 0214
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hanover Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Nitschmann Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
Liberty High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
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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
20% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$485,000 – $587,000
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