Northampton County property record for 159 E Washington Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,418 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $675 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4862-12-3382-317 |
| Primary APN | 4862-12-3382-317 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 E WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHLEHEM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18018-2540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Northampton County records · APN 4862-12-3382-317
Assessment roll updated March 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 E WASHINGTON AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 02, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES FIRST FCU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 01, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 01, 1999 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 03, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000947 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 159 E WASHINGTON AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2540 |
| Document Number | 0000000947 |
| Book / Page | 2024-1 / 7911 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 03, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 E WASHINGTON AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2540 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON PA |
| Property Address | 159 E WASHINGTON AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-2540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000020802 |
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| Date | Aug 02, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017-1/165185 |
| Instrument | 2017020802 |
| Name | PEOPLES FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2037 |
Source: Northampton County records · Assessment roll updated March 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Bethlehem City |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $675.00 (-87.78%) | $62,500 (-) Land $18,500 Building $44,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,524.00 | $62,500 (-) Land $18,500 Building $44,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,524.00 | $62,500 Land $18,500 Building $44,000 | |
| 1995 | $125,000 Land $37,000 Building $88,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 31, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Service Electric Television Cable | 1,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Lehigh WiFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 827 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BETHLEHEM serves 117,259 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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