Lehigh County property record for 1539 Kelchner Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,694 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,623 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641873277882-1 |
| Primary APN | 641873277882-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Base Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,694 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 72.5 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | B641873277882 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELCHNER MANOR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
1539 Kelchner Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 7395260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST SOURCE TITLE AGENCY INC, FIRST SOURCE TITLE AGCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009727 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021009727 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000042149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042149 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Document Number | 2021042149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042149 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST SOURCE TITLE AGENCY INC, FIRST SOURCE TITLE AGCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021009727 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021009727 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Property Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000000593 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 1539 KELCHNER RD BETHLEHEM PA 180181536, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000000593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 593 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 7, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1539 Kelchner Rd was $4,623.
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 | $4,623.00 | $157,200 Land $37,600 Building $119,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,464.00 | $157,200 Land $37,600 Building $119,600 | |
| 2013 | $157,200 Land $37,600 Building $119,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1539 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 1539 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 423 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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