Lehigh County property record for 1561 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,093 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 642813700647-1 |
| Primary APN | 642813700647-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Base Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,464 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 642813700647 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1561 8TH AVE |
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-1838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOTS: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWOOD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 9100 |
Source: Lehigh County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023030425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEHIGH PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1561 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1838 |
| Document Number | 0000030425 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEELHOUSE ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1561 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1838 |
| Document Number | 0000030426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030426 |
| Name | UMORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
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 | $4,093.00 (+3.54%) | $139,200 (-) Land $36,600 Building $102,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,953.00 (+0.89%) | $139,200 (-) Land $36,600 Building $102,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,918.00 | $139,200 Land $36,600 Building $102,600 | |
| 2013 | $139,200 Land $36,600 Building $102,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 | 2 in force |
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 142 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 | 300 / 20 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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