1543 Maple St, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Property Records

Northampton County property record for 1543 Maple St, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.096 acres (4,182 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$195,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$508 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4863-09-2501-8836`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4863-09-2501-8836`
Alternative APN	`N6SE2D 14 7 0204`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,334 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	4,182 sqft (0.096 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1543 MAPLE ST
City	BETHLEHEM
State	PA
Zip	18017-5946
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RT
Legal Description	DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY
Legal Block	14
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Township / Civil Division	BETHLEHEM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4004
Census Tract	10601

Owner

1543 Maple St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1543 MAPLE ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5946
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 24, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	020-122118
Deed Book / Page	2020-1 / 22118
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NORTHAMPTON PA
Recording Date	Jan 30, 2020
Property Address	1543 MAPLE ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5946
Document Number	0000002803
Book / Page	000001 / 022118
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2020
Instrument	2803
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 21, 2020
Title Company	WEICHERT CLOSING SERVICES COMPANY, WEICHERT CLOSING SVCS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,950.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1543 MAPLE ST BETHLEHEM PA 180175946, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-5946

Mortgage

Document Number	2804
Date	Jan 30, 2020
Book Page	000001/022122
Instrument	2804

Lender

Name	USAA
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 29, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1543 Maple St was $508.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Bethlehem City
County	Northampton County
Unified School District	Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$508.00	$47,100 Land $13,600 Building $33,500
2024	$4,163.00	$47,100 Land $13,600 Building $33,500
1995			$94,200 Land $27,200 Building $67,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1543 Maple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 31, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1543 Maple St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 827 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20