Northampton County property record for 1551 Shipman St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $530 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-11-2973-8305 |
| Primary APN | 4862-11-2973-8305 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1551 SHIPMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-2517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | DIST:04 CITY/MUNI/TWP:BETHLEHEM CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | RENTZHEIMER FARM DEV SEC B |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1551 SHIPMAN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997190716 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $530.00 (-87.79%) | $49,100 (-) Land $15,800 Building $33,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,339.00 | $49,100 Land $15,800 Building $33,300 | |
| 1995 | $98,200 Land $31,600 Building $66,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
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.
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 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 |
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