Don't miss this rare opportunity to own three adjacent building lots in the highly desirable South Side of Bethlehem, just minutes from Lehigh University. Offering breathtaking panoramic views and exceptional development potential, this package presents endless possibilities for builders, investors, or those looking to create custom homes in a prime location. Conveniently located less than five minutes from I-78, these lots are zoned RM (Residential), with public water and sewer available in the street. All three parcels are being sold together as one package, providing a unique opportunity to maximize your vision. Buyers are encouraged to verify the permitting and development process with the City of Bethlehem. Whether you're planning a residential development, investment project, or dream build, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Listing Agent and Seller are relatives.
Vacant landProperty Type
10,800 sq ftLot Size
$11Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Afif Salloum• Realty One Group Supreme
Listed by Stephanie Salanik• Realty One Group Supreme
South Bethlehem, located between the Lehigh River and Fountain Hill, is a historic and arts-forward Bethlehem neighborhood with brick rowhomes and former industrial landmarks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along E 3rd Street near Polk Street, where galleries, coffee counters, small restaurants, and music-night marquees keep the sidewalks active. SteelStacks and the ArtsQuest Center set a cultural tempo inside the old Bethlehem Steel campus. The Banana Factory adds working studios and exhibitions in a converted industrial building. Side streets mix tight-grain blocks of porches and stoops with views toward the blast furnaces and the river. Pocket parks and the South Bethlehem Greenway stitch together walking and biking routes across the flats.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Sloped terrain
Approximately 100 feet of frontage
Has a view
Subdivided parcel
Home design
Zoned 04RM (residential/multi-family zoning)
Utilities
Electricity available
Above-ground and underground utilities present
Public water available (not currently connected, nearby)
Public sewer available (not currently connected, nearby)
HOA & community
Curbs in the community
Electricity and solar
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3 building Lots on the Southside of Bethlehem near Lehigh University's campus. Parcel ID's P7SW1D 3 35 0204, P7SW1D 3 34 0204, P7SW1D 3 32 0204 with public water, sewer, and gas available in the street. Confirm with the city on the permit process. All three lots are sold as a package. The featured sketch plan shows a lot-line adjustment for the twin. The owner is a PA licensee.
GLVRMLS #730685
May 28, 2024
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jan 23, 2008
Sold
$45,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$66 (+3.5%)
$700
2025
$63 (+2.0%)
$700
2024
$62 (+0.3%)
$700
2023
$62 (+0.8%)
$700
2022
$61 (+0.7%)
$700
2021
$61 (+1.0%)
$700
2020
$60 (+0.3%)
$700
2019
$60 (+2.5%)
$700
2018
$59
$700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Northampton County
APN
P7SW1D 3 35 0204
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RT
High Density Residential District
To provide for higher density residential neighborhoods with a mix of housing types
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
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
18% 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
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Sun exposure
86/ 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.
9.3 hrs
3.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for James St Lot
$105,105
$15K under list price of $120K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $115K to $300K.