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229 Main St, Freemansburg, PA, 18017

4beds
2baths
2,362sqft
$281,000
$119price/sqft
$2,107/moest. monthly cost
$84,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

2-Unit Duplex Investment Opportunity! Discover this versatile two unit property in the heart of historic Freemansburg Borough. Perfectly positioned for convenience and income potential, this home offers easy access to Southside Bethlehem, vibrant downtown Bethlehem, major commuter routes, the D&L Trail, parks, and all the Lehigh Valley has to offer. Each unit features a living room, spacious kitchen and 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, providing comfortable, functional layouts ideal for tenants or owner occupants. The current rents are below market value and can be adjusted when new owner takes over the building adding additional income potential for years to come. Whether you're a savvy investor looking for a turnkey rental property or a homeowner wanting to live in one unit while renting the other to offset your mortgage, this setup delivers flexibility and strong potential. Come see this amazing opportunity for yourself.

Getting Around

28
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
47
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
4/10
Northeast Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.5 mi
3/10
Liberty High SchoolGrades 9-122.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family,Single Family Residence

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Electric,Gas,Hot Water
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 2,362 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: P7NW2B1050212
  • Zoning: 12R44
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,787 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,420$17,040
Home Insurance *$91$1,092
Property Taxes $337$4,044
Electricity $259$3,109
Total$2,107$25,284
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$72,240/yr
40% on housing$63,210/yr
45% on housing$56,186/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.8%
8.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.2%
-3.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$119This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18017$194
Northampton County$197

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 18017$220
Northampton County$207

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-17Price change$276,000
2026-08-02Price change$281,000
2026-07-17Listed for sale$289,000
2023-12-13Sold$240,000
2023-11-05Pending sale$264,900
2023-10-09Price change$264,900
2023-08-05Listed for sale$274,900
2007-04-16Sold$149,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrandon J. Carrigan
BrokerageBHHS Regency Real Estate

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