Bethlehem was built by Bethlehem Steel, and a lot of its housing went up for the people who worked there. Many South Side rowhomes and twins date from the steel era, and they're now a century old or close to it. The city straddles two counties, Northampton and Lehigh, which matters when an estate needs to be opened. If you own a Bethlehem house that needs work or that you can't manage anymore, we'll make you a cash offer as-is.
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Bethlehem neighborhoods we buy in
We buy across Bethlehem, including the South Side, the historic North Side, West Bethlehem, Mount Airy, Northeast Bethlehem and the neighborhoods around Lehigh University. We also buy in nearby Fountain Hill, Hellertown, Bethlehem Township and Freemansburg, and in Allentown.
What we see in Bethlehem houses
- Steel-era rowhomes and twins. Shared walls, old masonry and roofs, and outdated wiring and plumbing.
- Historic homes. Older homes near the historic districts, where exterior work can need city approval.
- Student rentals. Houses near Lehigh University with years of tenant wear.
- Older systems. Boilers, oil tanks and lead paint.
Why Bethlehem owners sell to us
Census estimates put renters at about half of Bethlehem households, so many of our calls come from landlords. We also hear from families settling a parent's house and owners facing repairs they don't want to make.
See our pages for an inherited house, probate, a house that needs repairs, being a tired landlord, or a vacant house.
Probate, taxes and foreclosure in Bethlehem
Most of Bethlehem is in Northampton County, where estates are opened with the Northampton County Register of Wills in Easton. Homes on the west side of the city are in Lehigh County and go through the Lehigh County Register of Wills. Pennsylvania inheritance tax applies to most heirs, and the realty transfer tax is about 2% in most places. See our Pennsylvania page.
Questions Bethlehem sellers ask
Which county is my house in?
Check your tax bill or deed. Most of the city is in Northampton County, and the west side is in Lehigh County. We'll confirm it with the title company either way.
Will you buy a student rental mid-lease?
Yes. We can buy with tenants in place and honor existing leases.
Do I need to fix anything before selling?
No. We buy as-is.