Northampton County property record for 1227 Lorain Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,173 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $675 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-15-1563-4144 |
| Primary APN | 4862-15-1563-4144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,173 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1227 LORAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-2708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING ACRES |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
1227 Lorain Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1227 LORAIN AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 17-1204865 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017-1 / 204865 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1227 LORAIN AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2708 |
| Document Number | 0000025819 |
| Book / Page | 2017-1 / 204865 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017025819 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | VAST ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1227 LORAIN AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2708 |
| Document Number | 0000025820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017025820 |
| Name | UBS BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1227 Lorain Ave was $675.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $675.00 | $62,500 Land $16,800 Building $45,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,524.00 | $62,500 Land $16,800 Building $45,700 | |
| 1995 | $125,000 Land $33,600 Building $91,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1227 Lorain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1227 Lorain Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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