The Bethlehem Star....
On one of Historic Bethlehem’s most admired streets, just a half block up from Main
Street, this 1835/45 historic, brick home was built prominently between a 1700’s
wheelwright shop and a general store. The property was home, for over 150 years, to
both Moravian Church offices and Saucon Mutual Insurance. Over that time, property
records were housed in a vault on the first floor of 74 W. Market. Saucon Mutual
Insurance (est. 1832) provided insurance for the early Moravian community property
owners. The two top floors served as a private residence, a unique enhancement for the
time.
For the last 25 years it has housed offices for a financial services company.
Located in Bethlehem’s Central Business District, in charming Historic Bethlehem, this
property offers a great opportunity to invest in a highly visible and high volume location.
Dual front entrances and an intriguing floor plan provide flexibility for your future
design. Potential uses should be investigated with the City of Bethlehem.
This historic building boasts 9’-10’ ceilings and period appointments, a nod to a stunning
legacy. From the top floors there are wonderful views of the Moravian Church Belfry
and the Star of Bethlehem.
For sale
$650,000
72 W Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
4beds
3,300sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1830
1,742.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 04:57am
Listed by:
Nancy W. Ahlum,
Dorey, Carol C Real Estate 610-346-8811,
Natalie Marasco 267-897-0468,
Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 761923
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Office
Bedroom
- Description: Wall-to-wall carpet; drop ceiling; ceiling fan; window with deep sill and blinds
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 19.00
Bedroom
- Description: Painted wood door with transom; wall-to-wall carpet; 2 windows with blinds; Daiwa mini split air conditioner
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 15.00
Bedroom
- Description: Wall-to-wall carpet, 10’ high ceiling; 2 windows with deep sills and blinds; radiator; baseboard molding; wood bookcase
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 19.00
Bedroom
- Description: Wall-to-wall carpet; 2 windows with deep sills; Daiwa mini split air conditioner; wood built-in closet with storage above; closet with rod
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 16.00
Family room
- Description: Wall-to-wall carpet over wood floor; drop ceiling with lighting; 2 windows with blinds; single wall with chair rail and beadboard wainscoting with crown molding rail; picture rail; closet with built-in wood shelves
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 24.00
Foyer
- Description: Wall-to wall carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 4.00 x 21.00
Other
- Description: Oak floor; ceiling light; crown molding; vanity lights; window with textured glass lower panel; beadboard wainscoting; wood vanity with cabinet, drawers, and corian top with seamless sink; cast iron radiator; bathtub/shower with ceramic tile surround
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00
Half bath
- Description: Oak floor; 2 lighted sconces; crown molding; window; pedestal sink; chair rail with beadboard wainscoting; built-in wood medicine cabinet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 3.00 x 9.00
Kitchen
- Description: Wall-to-wall carpet; drop ceiling with ceiling fan; Daiwa mini-split air conditioner; 2 windows and deep sills; cast iron radiator; wood cabinets and peninsula with corian countertop, seamless sink, and soap dispenser; ceramic tile backsplash
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 18.00
Living room
- Description: Wall-to-wall carpet over wood floor; ceiling fan; lighted sconce; window with blinds; crown molding; picture rail; closet with built in wood shelves; Manufacturers National Association walk-in vault with ramp, double doors
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 16.00
Other
- Description: Pine plank floor; window with blinds; tall wood cabinets with slots and shelves; extra tall wood built-in with cabinets; mid height wood cabinets
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 15.00
Heating
- Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Features
- Attic, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Softwood
- Basement: Concrete
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,300
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1,742.4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: P6NE1D 14 V16 0204
- Zoning: BC
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Rubber,Slate
Condition
- Unknown
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Bethlehem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,031
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
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