Lehigh County property record for 1457 Kelchner Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.847 acres (36,907 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,596 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641872393856-1 |
| Primary APN | 641872393856-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Base Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 36,907 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 283 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | D641872393856 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1457 KELCHNER RD |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-1516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 008 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
1457 Kelchner Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1987.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1457 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1987 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001394260 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1457 Kelchner Rd was $6,596.
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $6,596.00 | $224,300 Land $77,400 Building $146,900 | |
| 2024 | $6,370.00 | $224,300 Land $77,400 Building $146,900 | |
| 2013 | $224,300 Land $77,400 Building $146,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1457 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 1457 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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