Lehigh County property record for 1434 Kelchner Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.604 acres (26,325 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $321,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,084 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641872689353-1 |
| Primary APN | 641872689353-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 26,325 sqft (0.604 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 263 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1434 KELCHNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 013 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE HILL MANOR |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
1434 Kelchner Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1434 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AFFINITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20237913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1434 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000023580 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623580 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES, UNIVERSAL SETTLEMENT SERVICE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1434 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000023580, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623580 |
| Name | AFFINITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 7, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.99% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1434 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000007913 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE PREMIER SETTLEMENT SE, KEYSTONE PREMIER STLMT SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1434 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000007914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007914 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1434 Kelchner Rd was $6,084.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of March 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,084.00 | $206,900 Land $66,100 Building $140,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,875.00 | $206,900 Land $66,100 Building $140,800 | |
| 2013 | $206,900 Land $66,100 Building $140,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1434 Kelchner Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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 1434 Kelchner 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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.
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 486 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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