1098 Laurel Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1098 Laurel Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 3,143 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	0.357 acres (15,594 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$619,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,410 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4963-10-3127-4502`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4963-10-3127-4502`
Alternative APN	`M7SW1 12 7 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,143 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	15,594 sqft (0.357 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	500 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1098 LAUREL DR
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-1911
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Subdivision	BEAUFORT PARK
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	10200

Owner

1098 Laurel Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.

Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1098 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1911
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 6, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE FIDELITY DEPOSIT & DISCOUNT BAN
May 8, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	24-1183381
Deed Book / Page	2024-1 / 183381
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	1098 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1911
Document Number	0000031612
Book / Page	2021-1 / 282905
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2021
Instrument	2021031612
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2022
Title Company	WILLOW SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, WILLOW SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,050.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1098 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1911

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031613
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Instrument	2021031613

Lender

Name	THE FIDELITY DEPOSIT & DISCOUNT BAN
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	May 8, 2017
Property Address	1098 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1911
Document Number	0000011922
Book / Page	2017-1 / 092669
Instrument Date	May 5, 2017
Instrument	2017011922
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1098 LAUREL DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1911

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011923
Date	May 8, 2017
Instrument	2017011923

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE AMERICA INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1098 Laurel Dr was $1,410.

Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Bethlehem City
County	Northampton County
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,410.00	$130,600 Land $29,200 Building $101,400
2024	$11,543.00	$130,600 Land $29,200 Building $101,400
1995			$261,200 Land $58,400 Building $202,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1098 Laurel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2004.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (2004–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 7
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1098 Laurel Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF BETHLEHEM serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV Cable	1,000 / 40
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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