Northampton County property record for 1265 Stark Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,715 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.701 acres (30,579 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $898 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4961-12-4689-8679 |
| Primary APN | 4961-12-4689-8679 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,715 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 30,579 sqft (0.701 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1265 STARK RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18017-1049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1S |
| Legal Description | DIST:14 CITY/MUNI/TWP:HANOVER TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 17702 |
1265 Stark Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1265 STARK RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997181401 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 1265 STARK RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1049 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1265 STARK RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-1049 |
| Document Number | 0000003470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2023-1/28998 |
| Instrument | 2023003470 |
| Name | EMBASSY BANK FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18002 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1265 Stark Rd was $898.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $898.00 | $83,200 Land $27,100 Building $56,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,065.00 | $83,200 Land $27,100 Building $56,100 | |
| 1995 | $166,400 Land $54,200 Building $112,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1265 Stark Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 Claims | 3 (1985–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 risk around 1265 Stark Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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