Lehigh County property record for 1559 Kelchner Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,719 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641873193039-1 |
| Primary APN | 641873193039-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 405 ft deep x 214 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Old Parcel Number | B641873193039 1 |
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| Street Address | 1559 KELCHNER RD |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 005 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOTRE DAME HILLS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of June 5, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1559 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023003852 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1559 KELCHNER RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1536 |
| Document Number | 0000006431 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,670.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 71 YEATS RUN NORTHAMPTON PA 180679440, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-9440 |
Source: Lehigh County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
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.
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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