June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: compiled July 2026 from Redfin rolling data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow ZHVI as of 2026-06-30
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $309,332 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +3.11% |
| Median days on market | 8 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 171 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $366,727 (+3.68% YoY) |
Bethlehem PA Redfin median sale price: $309,332 (+3.11% YoY), 8 median days on market, 171 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Bethlehem PA Zillow ZHVI: $366,727. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
Data shown below uses the approved June 2026 market-data vintage.
Quick Answer: Bethlehem PA Housing Market 2026
The Redfin Data Center city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 shows a $309,332 median sale price (+3.11% YoY), 8 median days on market, and 171 homes sold. Zillow Research city ZHVI is $366,727 (+3.68% YoY) as of 2026-06-30. The 99.8% sale-to-list ratio shown below is older supplemental context, not a June refresh field. Cash offers remain property-specific.
Bethlehem PA Housing Market Report — 2026
Current market data for Bethlehem PA and Northampton County — median prices, days on market, neighborhood breakdown, and what the numbers mean for sellers.
Key Market Metrics — Bethlehem PA
| Avg home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $366,727 (+3.68% YoY) | Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30 |
| YoY change (Zillow) | +3.68% | Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30 |
| Median sale price (Redfin) | $309,332 | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| YoY change (Redfin) | +3.11% | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Alternate median (Rocket Homes) | $330,774 | March 2025 |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | Older supplemental Redfin context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Median days on market | 8 days | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Homes sold | 171 | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 99.8% | Older supplemental Redfin context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Redfin Compete Score | 90/100 — Very Competitive | Older supplemental Redfin context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Avg offers per listing | 5 offers | Older supplemental Redfin context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Hot homes sell in | ~6 days at ~4% above list | Older supplemental Redfin context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Transfer tax | 2.0% total (1% PA + 1% City) | City of Bethlehem Ordinance |
| Deed recording — first 4 pages | $75.25 | Northampton County Recorder |
| Owner-occupied rate | ~60.9% | Census data via BestNeighborhood.org |
| Renter-occupied rate | ~39.1% | Census data via BestNeighborhood.org |
Sources: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30 and Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30. Supplemental competition metrics below are older supplemental context; Rocket Homes, City of Bethlehem Ordinance Article 335, Northampton County Recorder of Deeds. Market data compiled July 2026 from the Redfin rolling period ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30.
Bethlehem Neighborhood Price Breakdown
Bethlehem's market is not uniform. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood, reflecting the city's distinct character from the pre-war South Side row homes to the Moravian historic district on the North Side.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Stock Type | Investor Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bethlehem (South Side) | ~$245,000 | Row homes & twins, 1890s–1930s | 🔴 Very High |
| Central Bethlehem | ~$300,000 | Victorian-era, brick row houses | 🟡 High |
| Northeast Bethlehem | ~$325,000 | Postwar ranch homes, 1950s–1980s | 🟡 Medium |
| Historic District / North Side | $380K–$450K+ | 18th–19th c. Moravian stone/brick | 🟢 Lower |
| Fountain Hill (adjacent borough) | ~$228,000 | Cape Cods, townhomes, twins | 🔴 High |
| West Side | $250K–$290,000 | Row homes, mid-century mix | 🟡 High |
| Bethlehem Township (adjacent) | $340K–$390,000 | Suburban single-family, 1970s–2000s | 🟢 Low |
Sources: Redfin neighborhood pages (South Bethlehem, Central Bethlehem, Northeast Bethlehem); Lehigh Valley Just Listed (Fountain Hill); BestNeighborhood.org. Data was reviewed as older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh.
What the Data Means for Bethlehem Sellers
The Redfin city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 reports 8 median days on market. A prior 90/100 Compete Score is retained only as older context and is not combined with the current rolling row. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 30.8% of Bethlehem's housing units are attached structures (row homes and twins), the majority built between 1890 and 1930 for Bethlehem Steel workers.
These homes — while often charming — frequently have deferred maintenance: original cast-iron plumbing, pre-1950 electrical, unreinforced masonry, and 100-year-old rooflines. A property in this condition typically requires $15,000-$40,000 in work before it competes for retail buyers. For owners who can't or don't want to front that cost, a direct sale is one option to compare with a listing plan.
The current 3.11% year-over-year Redfin change is also useful context: it reflects the Lehigh Valley's continued attraction to buyers from Philadelphia and the New York metro. That buyer pool wants turnkey, not project homes. Sellers with older properties or complicated situations are often better served by a direct cash sale than by competing for a narrower slice of the retail market.
Bethlehem PA Transfer Tax — The Full Breakdown
According to City of Bethlehem Ordinance Article 335, Bethlehem charges the standard Pennsylvania local transfer tax rate of 1%. Combined with the 1% Pennsylvania state realty transfer tax, the total is 2% of the sale price.
| Component | Rate | Who Pays | On $309,332 Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State RTT | 1.0% | Split 50/50 | $3,093 total |
| City of Bethlehem Local RTT | 1.0% | Split 50/50 | $3,093 total |
| TOTAL | 2.0% | Seller pays 1% | $6,187 total ($3,093 seller) |
When you sell to USA Home Buyers, we review seller-cost and closing-detail questions before you sign including transfer-tax allocation — final proceeds depend on the closing statement. Source: City of Bethlehem (bethlehem-pa.gov); PA Transfer Tax Deviation List confirmed Bethlehem is not a deviation municipality.
Northampton County Recording Fees
According to the Northampton County Recorder of Deeds (669 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042), the recording fee schedule for real estate transactions includes:
| Document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed (first 4 pages) | $75.25 |
| Mortgage (first 4 pages) | $75.25 |
| Satisfaction of Mortgage | $60.75 |
| Assignment/Release of Mortgage | $60.75 |
| Pages over 4 | $2.00 each |
| Parcel Certification Fee | $10.00 per parcel |
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June 2026 source-backed market snapshot.
Bethlehem PA market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $309,332
- Redfin YoY
- +3.11%
- Median days on market
- 8 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 171 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $366,727 (+3.68% YoY)
Bethlehem PA Redfin median sale price: $309,332 (+3.11% YoY), 8 median days on market, 171 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Bethlehem PA Zillow ZHVI: $366,727. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.