Last Sold Price
3 beds2,268 sqft$295/sqft
490 Bierys Bridge Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Description

This is an exceptional home, precisely designed for entertaining AND everyday enjoyment, at every turn, inside and out! A sophisticated, sunken great room welcomes you from the start with floor to ceiling windows, gorgeous hardwood floors, and elegant beams. The great room flows seamlessly to the phenomenal outdoor living area, with a spacious patio spanning the home, offering every feature you could hope for including an impressive stone fireplace, bar area with built-in grill, and a large dining...This is an exceptional home, precisely designed for entertaining AND everyday enjoyment, at every turn, inside and out! A sophisticated, sunken great room welcomes you from the start with floor to ceiling windows, gorgeous hardwood floors, and elegant beams. The great room flows seamlessly to the phenomenal outdoor living area, with a spacious patio spanning the home, offering every feature you could hope for including an impressive stone fireplace, bar area with built-in grill, and a large dining area, all surrounded by nature. Thoughtfully designed kitchen has quartz counters, SS appliances, island with seating, counter seating, and a prep sink. The kitchen is open to the full dining room and a sitting room, complete with a stunning fireplace - this is a lovely space that is laid out just perfectly! Garage is heated and has an epoxy floor, an exercise room, and sauna. The 3 bedrooms are well-appointed. The primary includes an incredibly luxurious en suite bathroom with steam shower. Many stylish and practical updates and upgrades during the seller's ownership including the roof, AC, driveway, many windows, doors, bathrooms, kitchen, closet systems, generator, overhead lighting, modern fixtures, and an attractive storage shed. This home is so impeccably well maintained and lovingly cared for - plus the ease of one floor living - add that to the fantastic location - desirable, convenient yet tucked away North Bethlehem neighborhood - this is the complete package!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/03/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Janice B. Steckel • RE/MAX Real Estate
    P: (215) 776-1613 C: (215) 776-1613 janicesteckelrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 490 Bierys Bridge Road

Status
MLS #
742394
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$9,088 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.89 AC / 38,760 SF
Senior Community
No
Subdivision Name
Not in Development

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$550,000

Avg days on market

2

Sale-to-list ratio

107.8%

[Bethlehem, PA]

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Location

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Building Information for 490 Bierys Bridge Road

Stories1Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.89 AC / 38,760 SF

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Property Information for 490 Bierys Bridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42095
  • Directions: From 22, take 512 exit. Left on Bath Pike, left on Biery's Bridge
  • Latitude: 40.66583
  • Longitude: -75.36867
  • MLS Area Major: Bethlehem-North
  • Zoning: RR-RESIDENTIAL
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: M6SE1 2 9 0204
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,088
  • Tax Assessed Value: $100,500
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Bethlehem
  • High School District: Bethlehem
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Bethlehem
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2268.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 2268.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.89
  • Lot Size Area: 38760.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 38760.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1960
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Exercise room with sauna
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Cabinetry, Speed Queen W&D
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 6.00
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Gorgeous vanity, shower, tile, towel warmer
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 6.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Currently used as dressing room with cabinetry, carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Comfortable size, carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Stunning en suite, large vanity, steam shower, stunning tile
  • Room Dimensions: 12.50 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Spacious with nice sized closet, carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 20.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Description: Stylish fireplace surround, HW
  • Room Dimensions: 20.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Description: Floor to ceiling windows, HW, modern fixture
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Description: Beautiful cabinetry, granite, SS, counter seating, island table, HW
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.00
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 11
  • Room Description: Floor to ceiling windows, HW, beams
  • Room Dimensions: 26.00 x 24.00
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 24.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 490 Bierys Bridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #742394

$670,000
Aug 21, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1541158938

$670,000

+2.8% / yr

Jul 29, 2024

Pending

GLVRMLS #742394

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #742394

$670,000
08/21/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1541158938

$670,000

+2.8% / yr

07/29/2024

Pending

GLVRMLS #742394

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 490 Bierys Bridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,100Additions$50,400Total$100,500
Tax Record2026$1,085 ($90 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,268 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,268 SqFtStories1Lot Size38,768 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningRRCountyNORTHAMPTONAPNM6SE1 2 9 0204Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 490 Bierys Bridge Road

This home is within Bethlehem Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Garden Elementary School
PublicK to 5

East Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Freedom High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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