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Two-Unit Duplex Residence

229 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18017

New
229 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
$289,000
For Sale
$289,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Freemansburg Boro, PA

Property Size2,362 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$122.35
Days on Market3

Property Features for 229 Main Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
12R44
Parking features
Garage
Standard status
Active
APN
P7NW2B-10-5-0212
Size
2,362 SF
Lot size
0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
3243

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric (Heating), Hot Water(Heating)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1900
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Building materials
AluminumSiding
Listing Agency BHHS Regency Real Estate
811 N 19th Street, Allentown, PA
Listed by Brandon J. Carrigan
Added: Jul 16 Checked: Jul 18 at 1:06 am
MLS# 780545 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-unit duplex investment property includes two separate residential units. Each unit features a living room, a spacious kitchen, and two bedrooms and one bathroom, providing a functional, repeatable layout.

The property is located at 229 Main Street in Freemansburg Boro, Pennsylvania (Northampton County). The offering is described as an opportunity for either tenant occupancy or owner occupancy depending on how the units are used.

As presented, the current rents are below market value, and the home can be considered for income growth after a new owner takes over the building.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex investment property in historic Freemansburg Borough
  • Each unit includes a living room, spacious kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom
  • Year built 1900 with aluminum siding

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $24.4k $10.32
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$0.76
EGI $22.6k $9.56
− OpEx −$6.8k −$2.87
NOI $15.8k $6.69
2,362 SF · lease $10.32/SF/yr · vacancy 7.41% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$225.7K
$197.5K – $263.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,799 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.47%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$197.1K
$172.5K – $230.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,798 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.77%
Theoretical Best
Mixed Use
$347.3K
$303.9K – $405.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,314 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.41%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Law Firm Nail Salon Building Supply Pharmacy Gym & Fitness Center Restaurant (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit duplex offers two-bed, one-bath layouts in each unit with a living room and spacious kitchen.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 229 Main Street Bethlehem, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $289,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex investment property in historic Freemansburg Borough; Each unit includes a living room, spacious kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom; Year built 1900 with aluminum siding
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