Annie S. Kemerer House C.1885

One Address. Many Possibilities.
A familiar presence on Main Street since [hidden information], 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.