Coldwell Banker Home Page

Local Realty Service Provided By: Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Property view
Listing view 2
Listing view 3

917 Main St, 
Bethlehem, PA 18018

$885,000


4

Beds


5

Baths


3,426

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Michael J Strickland

Kurfiss Sotheby'S International Realty, (215) 794-3227

Last updated:

September 18, 2026, 01:12 PM

MLS#

PANH2010568

Source:

BRIGHTMLS

About This Home

917 Main St

One Address. Many Possibilities. A familiar presence on Main Street since c.1885, the Annie S. Kemerer house is one of those Bethlehem properties that reveals itself gradually. From the street, its handsome brick façade speaks to the city’s architectural heritage. Beyond it lies something unexpected: approximately 3,426 SF of above-grade space, multiple living areas, covered and screened porches, an expansive garden-like backyard and a detached 3-car garage with rear access. Though recognizable to those familiar with the neighborhood, the property is not listed on the Historic Registry — an interesting distinction for a building with such a strong sense of history and place. The residence is configured as four apartments across three floors, creating an immediate investment dimension as well as intriguing possibilities for its future. Multiple kitchens and baths, large rooms, tall windows and flexible spaces reflect the property's evolution through generations of use. For an investor, that translates into a substantial multi-unit property enhanced by amenities not easily duplicated in an in-town setting. For the residential buyer, it presents an entirely different proposition: the opportunity to reimagine the space into an extraordinary single residence or explore a hybrid arrangement tailored to modern, multi-generational living. Outside, a covered porch and generous screened porch overlook a remarkably deep lawn framed by mature landscaping and garden beds. The setting is unexpectedly private, an urban oasis and not the conventional city backyard. Approximately 582 SF of basement provides additional storage and mechanical space, its painted masonry walls and arched openings revealing another layer of the home's construction and history. This house offers compelling, historic character without museum-like preciousness; substantial interior space without sacrificing outdoor living; multi-unit functionality with the potential for residential reinvention. And a 3-car garage and deep yard in a location where both are genuine luxuries. After approximately 140 years, the building has already lived several lives. Its next one may be the most interesting yet.

Home Facts

Single Family

5 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1885

Subdivision & Development:

NONE AVAILABLE

Price Summary

885,000

$258 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

PANH2010568

Last Updated:

September 18, 2026, 01:12 PM

Added:

11 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

5

Full Bathrooms:

4

Interior

Living Area:

3,426 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Victorian

Building Area:

3,426 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1885


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

8,276


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$885,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$258 per Sq. Ft.

Source:BRIGHTMLS
The information being provided by Bright Mls is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should therefore be independently verified. © 2026 Bright Mls All rights reserved.

Contact an Agent

Yes, I would like more information. Please use and/or share my information with a Coldwell Banker ® affiliated agent to contact me about my real estate needs. By clicking Contact, I request to be contacted by phone or text message and consent to being contacted by automated means. I understand that my consent to receive calls or texts is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Alternatively, I understand that I can access real estate services by email or I can contact the agent myself.

If a Coldwell Banker affiliated agent is not available in the area where I need assistance, I agree to be contacted by a real estate agent affiliated with another brand owned or licensed by Anywhere Real Estate (BHGRE®, CENTURY 21®, Corcoran®, ERA®, or Sotheby's International Realty®). I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms of use and privacy notice.

Contact an Agent

Yes, I would like more information. Please use and/or share my information with a Coldwell Banker ® affiliated agent to contact me about my real estate needs. By clicking Contact, I request to be contacted by phone or text message and consent to being contacted by automated means. I understand that my consent to receive calls or texts is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Alternatively, I understand that I can access real estate services by email or I can contact the agent myself.

If a Coldwell Banker affiliated agent is not available in the area where I need assistance, I agree to be contacted by a real estate agent affiliated with another brand owned or licensed by Anywhere Real Estate (BHGRE®, CENTURY 21®, Corcoran®, ERA®, or Sotheby's International Realty®). I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms of use and privacy notice.