517 Thomas St

Bethlehem, PA 18015

$479,000
Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,310 Sq. Ft.
$366 / Sq. Ft.
1,310
Sq. Ft.
$366
per Sq. Ft.
a red brick building with large windows
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove top oven
a view of kitchen with sink microwave and refrigerator
a view of kitchen with sink microwave and refrigerator
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of kitchen with a sink stainless steel appliances and a window
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and entryway
a room with a bed and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a mirror
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of a kitchen with kitchen island stainless steel appliances wooden floor and view living room
a view of entryway with wooden floor
an entryway with wooden floor and windows
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of entryway
a view of entryway
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a window
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
wooden floor with view of hallway
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove and a wooden floor
a view of entryway
a living room with a bed and a television
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and stairs
a living room with furniture and wooden floor

Description

Fully renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bath home located in South Bethlehem’s Student Overlay District, within walking distance to Lehigh University. This fully rented, income-producing property has been completely remodeled and updated, offering modern finishes throughout. Features include a large updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl waterproof flooring, high ceilings, gas heat and gas hot water, in-unit washer and dryer, and a security system. Property is fully furnished, including...Fully renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bath home located in South Bethlehem’s Student Overlay District, within walking distance to Lehigh University. This fully rented, income-producing property has been completely remodeled and updated, offering modern finishes throughout. Features include a large updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl waterproof flooring, high ceilings, gas heat and gas hot water, in-unit washer and dryer, and a security system. Property is fully furnished, including LED flat screen TV, making it a turnkey investment ideal for student housing. Convenient to campus, downtown Bethlehem, restaurants, and public transportation. Excellent opportunity for investors seeking strong rental demand in a prime location. The amount of detailing that has been given to the finishes truly bring this property to life. The bathroom is completely custom, with beautifully designed tiles, European vanities, glass enclosures, and many other features. Other values include: security camera system, video intercom. Come tour today!
  1. Listed by Anthony Ramos • Century 21 Ramos Realty
    P: (484)-695-4887 C: (484)-695-4887 century21ramosrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 517 Thomas Street

Senior Community
No
Subdivision Name
Not in Development
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2026 10:53 AM

Property Details for 517 Thomas Street

StatusActive
MLS #770509
Days on Market30
Taxes$2,855 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees$1,850 semi-monthly
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Single Family Residence / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,040 SF
CountyNorthampton County

Location

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Building Information for 517 Thomas Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,040 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,272 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,335

Property Taxes

$238

HOA Dues

$3,700

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Property Information for 517 Thomas Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42095
  • Directions: 4th St to Filmore to Hillside left on Thomas
  • Latitude: 40.607987
  • Longitude: -75.370186
  • MLS Area Major: Bethlehem-South
  • Zoning: Rm-Residential
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: P6SE1C 11 14 0204
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,855
  • Tax Assessed Value: $30,500
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Bethlehem
  • High School District: Bethlehem
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Bethlehem
Parking
  • Parking Total: 3.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1310.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.024
  • Lot Size Area: 1040.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1040.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Unknown
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Heating: Yes
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: Yes
Multi Family
Multi Family Innformationn
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $.00
  • Fuel Expense: $.00
  • Gardener Expense: $225.00
  • Gross Income: $3,900
  • Insurance Expense: $1,100.00
  • Maintenance Expense: $1,850.00
  • Net Operating Income: $34,557
  • Operating Expense: $4,443.00
  • Other Expense: $.00
  • Professional Management Expense: $.00
  • Trash Expense: $420.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $848.00
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $3,250.00
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 3250.00
  • Unit Type Area: 1310.0
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 5
  • Unit Type Occupant Type: Occupied
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $3,250.00
  • Unit Type Unit Num: 1

Property History for 517 Thomas Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #770509

$479,000—
Dec 2, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1452968782

$129,900—
Dec 2, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #691861918

$129,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #770509

$479,000
12/02/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1452968782

$129,900
12/02/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #691861918

$129,900

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

Public Records for 517 Thomas Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,400Additions$24,100Total$30,500
Tax Record2025$329 ($27 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,319 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,319 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,133 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRMCountyNORTHAMPTONAPNP6SE1C 11 14 0204

Schools near 517 Thomas Street

This home is within Bethlehem Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Donegan El School
Public - PK to 5
Broughal Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Freedom High School
Public - 9 to 12
Holy Infancy School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Donegan El School
PublicPK to 5

Broughal Middle School
Public6 to 8

Freedom High School
Public9 to 12

Holy Infancy School
PrivatePK to 8

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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More information about 517 Thomas Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015

517 Thomas Street is a multi-family home for sale in Bethlehem, PA 18015. This property was listed for sale on January 14, 2026 by Century 21 Ramos Realty, it's currently listed at $479,000. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on December 2, 2020. This listing's school district is Bethlehem Area School District. Nearby schools include Donegan El School, Broughal Middle School and Freedom High School. 517 Thomas Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,310 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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