917 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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917 Main St,Bethlehem, PA 18018
$885,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,426 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: michael j strickland
Office: kurfiss sotheby's international realty
MLS#:PANH2010568
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$885,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$258.32
About this home
Behind the handsome brick facade of the c.1885 Annie S. Kemerer House is 3,426 SF of charmingly chic living space, an extraordinarily deep yard, multiple porches and a detached three-car garage, all in an established in-town setting just blocks from Downtown Bethlehem. A familiar presence along Main Street, though not listed on the Historic Registry, the house retains the proportions and character of its late-19th century Victorian origins. Tall windows, high ceilings and generously scaled rooms unfold across three floors, offering tremendous flexibility for a buyer with imagination. The home is presently configured into multiple living areas, but its size and underlying residential character suggest exciting possibilities for creating a distinctive single residence. The first floor stretches deep into the property, opening to both a covered porch and a wonderful screened porch overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, large rooms and additional living spaces continue across the second and third floors, providing abundant room for bedrooms, offices, studios, guest accommodations or whatever arrangement suits the next owner. The deep parcel creates an unusually generous lawn and garden setting that feels remarkably removed from the city just beyond it. Mature plantings, established beds and pathways connect the house, porches and rear of the property, creating the feeling of a private urban garden. It is an unexpected amount of outdoor space for an in-town home. Completing the property is a detached 3-car garage with convenient rear access and 4-car driveway parking, along with approximately 1,150 square feet of basement space for mechanicals and storage. For the buyer drawn to older homes, this is an opportunity to work with something authentic rather than recreate it: substantial brick construction, wonderful scale, flexible rooms and a property that has evolved over a century and a half. Reimagine it as one expansive residence, explore a combination of private and supplemental living space, or simply appreciate the possibilities inherent in its current arrangement. This is a house with history, presence and, perhaps most importantly, room for another chapter....
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Home facts
- Year built:1885
- Subdivision & Development:NONE AVAILABLE
- Listing ID #:PANH2010568
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 10, 2026 at 01:54 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:18
- Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Solid Hardwood
- Dining Description:Dining Area, Dining Room, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Full Bath, Half Bath
- Kitchen Description:2nd Kitchen, Built-In Range, Built-Ins, Carpet, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Bedroom Description:Carpet
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full, Poured Concrete, Unfinished
- Living area:3,426 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Multi Units, Zoned
- Heating:Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Natural Gas, Zoned
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Shingle, Shingle, Slate
- Year built:1885
- Building area:3,426 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.19 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaping, Level, Not In Development, Open, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Urban
- Architectural Style:Victorian
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Exterior Features:Gutter System, Porch(es), Screened, Sidewalks
- Foundation Description:Active Radon Mitigation, Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Levels:3 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Septic
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$885,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$258.32
- Tax amount:$7,161 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer In Unit, Laundry, Washer, Washer In Unit, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Amenities:200+ Amp Service, Above Ground Utilities, Bay/Bow Windows, Built-Ins, Cable TV Available, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Hung Windows, Double Pane Windows, Electric Available, Exposed Beams, Exterior Cameras, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Recessed Lighting, Replacement Windows, Storm Windows, Surveillance Sys, Window Treatments
Parking
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Paved Driveway
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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