1459 James St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1459 James St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.098 acres (4,312 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$58 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNP7SW1D 3 20C 0204

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNP7SW1D 3 20C 0204

Exterior

Lot Area4,312 sqft (0.098 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1459 JAMES ST
CityBETHLEHEM
StatePA
Zip18015
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeRM
Legal DescriptionDIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number20C
JurisdictionNORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil DivisionBETHLEHEM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3032
Census Tract11300

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address100 BRANDYWINE BLVD STE 302, 302, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-4002
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number21-1188351
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityBethlehem City
CountyNorthampton County
Unified School DistrictBethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$58.00 (-87.84%)$5,400 (-) Land $5,400
2024$477.00$5,400 Land $5,400
1995$10,800 Land $10,800

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2011–2020)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2020 · 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF BETHLEHEM
serves 117,259 people · EPA ID PA3480046
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable
1,000 / 40
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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